Heart Of The Ocean

The Heart of the Ocean necklace became legendary thanks to the blockbuster movie Titanic. Its striking blue pendant captivated millions of viewers and sparked comparisons with one of the most famous real-life gemstones in the world: the Hope Diamond, also known as the Bleu de France.

While both jewels share the allure of a deep blue stone, the similarities end there. The Hope Diamond is a genuine blue diamond weighing over 45 carats, once owned by King Louis XIV of France. Its long and fascinating history spans royal courts, disappearances, and museum displays — nothing like the fictional tale of Titanic.

The real-life story that inspired the movie Titanic may have originated from a historical jewel: a sapphire surrounded by brilliant diamonds. This necklace was said to have been gifted to a young English saleswoman, Kate Florence Phillips, by her lover Henry Samuel Morley, just before they boarded the Titanic in 1912.

The couple planned to leave England behind and start a new life together in San Francisco, far from social conventions. But their dream was shattered by the tragedy of the Titanic. Henry was among the many who perished, while Kate survived, carrying with her only a few personal belongings, including the precious necklace.

There are many replicas of the Heart of the Ocean jewel – from affordable versions using simple blue glass to luxurious creations featuring Swarovski® crystals or even real sapphires and diamonds. However, the piece worn by Kate Winslet’s character in the movie Titanic was actually made with blue-colored cubic zirconia.

After the movie’s worldwide success, the prestigious jeweler Asprey & Garrard was commissioned to craft a high-end interpretation of the necklace using genuine precious stones.

The beautifully crafted necklace featured a Ceylon sapphire surrounded by nearly 103 sparkling diamonds. Céline Dion was the first to wear this exceptional jewel during the 1998 Oscars ceremony. She performed the iconic "My Heart Will Go On", the unforgettable Titanic movie theme, with this elegant creation around her neck.

This luxury necklace was meticulously crafted as a heartfelt tribute to the romantic atmosphere of the film Titanic, though it was not part of the official production nor worn by any actors during the movie.