Spotting the stars sporting glitzy diamond bracelets or sapphire encrusted necklaces while walking down the red carpet is often half the appeal of award shows. And there’s really nothing like watching a motion picture only to fall in love with an iconic pair of earrings or a ring gifted by a lover in the most romantic of moments. And that’s why we’ve rounded up Hollywood’s most memorable and luxurious jewelry moments just for you. From 30 million dollar pieces to hand-crafted gems, get ready to feel inspired by these stunning jewels.
Carrie Underwood’s $31m Necklace
This item on the list might be a bit surprising for some people. It’s one of the most expensive items ever donned by a star, but it wasn’t worn by an actor or actress and didn’t even appear during a film award show. It’s actually Carrie Underwood’s $31 million necklace. The piece was 381 carats of pear, oval, marquis, and white diamonds, according to People magazine. The necklace was made by a jeweler called Johnathon Arndt.
Based in Beverly Hills, the brand has gained more and more attention in recent years for some of its work that has been showing up on red carpets.
Beyonce’s $12m Necklace
One of the most successful singers of all time, it’s no surprise that Beyonce is on this list. She was spotted wearing a pretty unique diamond necklace at the 2017 Grammy awards. It turned out that necklace was worth around $12 million just by itself and featured some 400 carats in diamonds. The necklace was designed by famed jeweler, Lorraine Schwartz, who has worked with Beyonce on other occasions.
However, the drop necklace worn to the 2017 Grammy awards might be far and away the most stunning piece worn by Beyonce and designed by Schwartz. It’s definitely one of the most expensive.
Nicole Kidman’s Satine Necklace
The stunning Satine necklace worn by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge was, unlike some other movie pieces, actually made using real diamonds. That’s right, the extravagant necklace pictured in this photo was real, and it was made using a 100-year-old technique, according to the website, Haruni. It also has a slightly odd story surrounding what happened to the necklace after the movie was finished. It was supposed to go up for auction but never made it.
Jeweler Stefano Centuri created the necklace using around 1,300 diamonds, weighing some 134 carats. Before it was set to go to auction, it was estimated that the necklace would fetch around $1 million. However, the designer withdrew it at the last second, saying that he simply could not part with it.
Sandra Bullock’s $6.4m Bracelet
Sandra Bullock was spotted at the 2014 Oscars wearing a $6.4 million bracelet by Lorraine Schwartz, but this wasn’t the only piece she was wearing by the famous designer. She was also wearing a pair of $1.8 million earrings during the event. These classics paired diamonds and platinum and worked with her dress to create a more traditional Hollywood look. However, there is no denying that there is nothing traditional about the price tag.
The designer who crafted the two pieces is known for making jewelry for some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. This includes the likes of the Kardashians and Blake Lively.
Carey Mulligan’s Flapper Bracelet
The Great Gatsby is a story about decadence and judgment during a time that largely followed the same themes of the movie and book. So, it’s no surprise that the iconic flapper-style bracelet worn by Carey Mulligan in the movie is still in style some 100 years after the Jazz Age. The art deco-style bracelet is adorned in pearls and is linked to a diamond ring via chain.
We just can’t stop staring at these iconic pieces. We’ve truly never seen anything like these before – not even on the red carpet.
Emilia Clarke’s Dragon Necklace
Emilia Clarke’s dragon necklace can be seen worn by her character, Daenerys, during the hit HBO show, Game Of Thrones. And while the series may have sputtered off towards the end, that doesn’t mean Daenerys is any less of an iconic character. And her choker in the shape of a dragon is almost as iconic as the character who donned it. Just take a look at this gorgeous, bold piece!
Forget a regular choker; it’s all about a dragon surrounding your neck now. At least if Game of Thrones has anything to say about it.
Cate Blanchett’s $18m Chopard Set
One of the most legendary actresses in Hollywood showed up to the 2014 Oscars looking the part. Her entire set was estimated to be worth a jaw-dropping $18 million. It included a pair of earrings featuring some 62 opals, along with a bracelet that included brown diamonds weighing around 49 carats set in white gold. Blanchett was also spotted wearing a 4-carat diamond ring, according to The Jewelry Editor publication.
All of these items were made by Swiss jeweler Chopard, which specializes in high-end timepieces and jewelry. From looking at the price tag, their pieces must be extremely high-end.