Money may not be able to buy everything, but it can certainly buy you some pretty nice bling. While most people consider luxury jewelry to range anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, celebrities classify things in terms of hundreds of thousands of dollars. And despite that fact that you probably can’t afford to drop that much change on a diamond or statement necklace, it’s nice to dream.
The 7 Most Expensive and Absurd Jewelry Pieces
Hollywood stars are known for their outlandish jewelry, so let’s take a look at seven of the most absurd and expensive pieces ever worn:
Cartier diamond necklace – Elizabeth Taylor. If you want to talk about lavish jewelry, it’s impossible to leave Elizabeth Taylor off the list. Her most iconic piece of jewelry was probably the Cartier diamond necklace she wore to the 1970 Oscars red carpet. This 69-carat diamond necklace was a gift from her husband Richard Burton, who reportedly purchased it at an auction for more than $1 million.
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry – Amy Adams. At the 2014 Golden Globes, Amy Adams was dressed to impress. She was covered in more than $8 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. This included a 30-carat Asscher-cut diamond pendant, a pair of 10-carat diamond earrings (mounted in yellow gold), and a 12-carat diamond ring. Thankfully, she won Best Actress for her performance in American Hustle, allowing her to live up to her fashion choices.
Lorraine Schwartz earrings – Angelina Jolie. At the 2009 Oscars red carpet, Angelina Jolie stole the show with her beautiful dress and glowing introduction. However, it was her choice of jewelry that we’re still talking about. She chose stunning 115-carat Lorraine Schwartz emerald earrings. The price tag? A reported $2.5 million.
Engagement ring – Catherine Zeta Jones. When actor Michael Douglas proposed to the breathtaking Catherine Zeta Jones, he held nothing back. He presented her with an awe-inspiring marquise-shaped 10-carat diamond. Horizontally set into the setting, this vintage-style rink has a very 1920’s vibe. It also boasts 28 smaller stones around the center diamond. It’s believed to be worth between $2-$2.5 million.
Engagement ring – Melaina Knauss. When Donald Trump isn’t making news running for the Oval Office, he’s busy spending his endless supply of money. This was no more evident than when he proposed to his third wife, supermodel Melania Knauss. Her ring features a 15-carat emerald-cut diamond with platinum setting. It was purchased from the renowned House of Graff in London and is flanked by leaf-like baguettes. The price tag is somewhere around $3 million.
Neil Lane diamond necklace – Jennifer Garner. Actress Jennifer Garner stunned everyone at the 2013 Oscars red carpet when she wore a Neil Lane diamond necklace worth a reported $2.5 million. The necklace, which included a reported 200-carats of darkened diamonds on a platinum setting was incredibly gorgeous. It evoked classy, vintage vibes while simultaneously complimenting Garner’s beloved smile. Interestingly, this piece was actually loaned to Garner for the evening from Neil Lane’s private collection.
Engagement ring – Jennifer Lopez. J. Lo’s ex-husband, Marc Anthony forked over a large sum of money for his then fiancé’s engagement ring. He purchased a gorgeous 8.5-carat diamond centerpiece, surrounded by other smaller diamonds. The ring was mounted on metal designed by Neil Lane and is considered Lopez’s greatest piece of jewelry (which is saying something). It’s reportedly worth $4 million.
What do you think about prices like these? Would you spend that kind of money on jewelry if you had discretionary budgets like these Hollywood stars? It’s a question we’d all love to consider, but one we probably don’t have to worry about answering. At least we can dream!
