Why did Rose keep the Heart of the Ocean so long?
In Titanic, the elderly Rose throws the Heart of the Ocean off a boat; that has been discussed in similar question here:
Why did Rose throw the diamond necklace overboard?
But why did she keep the diamond with her this long, even when she never used it during her bad days? Why did she keep the reminder of Cal this long? She could have thrown it away a long time ago.
Best Answer
It's not stated anywhere in the movie or on the internet why she kept that diamond for long.
Why she kept the diamond this long with her, even when she never used it during her bad days.
She could, but it wouldn't be very easy.
Right before old Rose starts to tell the story, Brock Lovett says that a claim was made against insurance for the loss of the diamond by Nathan Hartley, Cal's father. Now since that insurance company paid for it, it is the legal owner of the diamond. If she did donate it or sell it, it would automatically be subject to claim by that insurance company.
Why did she keep the reminder of Cal this long?
Well, this diamond is not the reminder of Cal only. It is also reminder of Jack. She got her portrait drawn wearing the Heart of the Ocean. It is the only thing that reminds her of Jack. So, this could be the reason why she kept that diamond for long.
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The Heart of the Ocean in the Titanic film is not a real piece of jewellery, but is hugely popular nonetheless. The jewellery is, however, based on a real diamond, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is one of the world's most valuable diamonds; its worth is estimated at around 350 million dollars.Why did Rose not give the diamond?
I also somewhat understand why Rose didn't sell the diamond at all, even after she was safe from that particular repercussion. Having come from money and fled an empty life stuffed with the same, selling Cal's gift would have meant that she was in some way dependent on his largesse to survive.What happened to the Heart of the Ocean necklace?
Out of all the necklaces in the world, The Heart of the Ocean would have to be one of the most iconic. 20 years after that dramatic shot, the necklace is still creating interest. Because as it turns out, that fictional diamond went on to sink a whole company into the watery depths of near-bankruptcy.Titanic Deleted Scene - The Ocean Heart
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Answer 2
I don't think there is an answer in the film or anything else that is remotely canon but -- wouldn't you?
It was the only physical remembrance she had of her Great Love. Jack was dead, the drawings were at the bottom of the ocean, she had nothing like a letter or a ring, there was no grave to visit.
Incidentally, only on second viewing did I realize we were meant to think that Rose was planning to throw herself into the sea at the end. It was filmed to recall the first suicide attempt, in particular, her bare foot stepping on the lowest rail (Cameron, like Tarantino, has a little foot-fetish going on). I think we were supposed to be surprised that she even had the diamond, even though Cal tells Livejoy (and us) she does some 30 minutes ahead of time.
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