Red carpet jewelry is serious business, and even more serious when the event in question is the Oscars. The most prestigious awards ceremony of the year brings with it some major bling, the price tags of which would make any rational adult’s jaw drop. These breathtaking pieces of high jewelry are the result of careful planning, with some of the top A-listers getting compensated with mean dollar figures in return for simply wearing them. The rest, as they say, is history – the most memorable looks go on to become iconic in both fashion and film, discussed globally in the days and weeks (and even months and years) that follow.
So exactly what moments are we talking about here? Everything from Angelina Jolie’s emerald earrings (that started the trend for colored gemstones on the diamond-dominated red carpet) to the ‘Heart of the Ocean’ necklace from Titanic worn by the late Gloria Stuart (who made history with her nomination at the age of 86) and a Tiffany & Co. piece that broke all records in 2019. Ogle at these pricey pieces – and several more – in Savoir Flair’s gallery, below.
