The earrings, once gifted to Taylor by her husband Mike Todd, were part of a memorable story the actress recounted in her book 'My Love Affair With Jewelry.' Initially purchased as costume jewelry in 1957, Todd had them secretly remade in real diamonds, surprising Taylor with the switch at a New York event.

F or Demna’s final couture show for Balenciaga, he cast longtime friend of the brand Kim Kardashian. The ninth look in a salon-style procession of 34, she was a vision in ivory satin with heaps of glittering diamonds—and it’s a look you might have seen before.

The star is no stranger to a Balenciaga catwalk, but she upped the ante by wearing a priceless piece of fashion history.