The Most Expensive Earrings Ever Made

Everyone has different opinions when it comes to what their favorite piece of jewelry is. However, you often find that a lot of people gravitate toward earrings. They’re a great way to make a statement while also being subtle enough not to take attention away from the rest of your ensemble. 

Something else that’s great about earrings is that they’re usually pretty affordable. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on them to get a pair that should work with your outfit. That’s not to say that they can’t get quite expensive, though. Some of these jewelry pieces reportedly come with price tags that are at least seven figures, making them the most expensive earrings ever made.

Empress Eugenie’s pearl drop earrings auctioned for $3.3 million

When we think of the name Eugenie, we think of Prince William and Harry’s cousin. However, there are other royal Eugenies in history, including the last Empress of France. Just like the modern royal, she had some very pricey jewelry in her collection, including a pair of some of the most expensive earrings ever made. These were a set of natural oyster-made pearl drop earrings set in diamond which apparently sold at auction for $3.3 million. The bespoke item was evidently one in high demand when it went up for sale.

The Lorraine Schwartz emerald earrings from the 2009 Oscars are apparently worth $3.4 million

When you look at all the expensive jewelry that celebrities wear on the red carpet, you start to notice the same designers popping up. Lorraine Schwartz is one of them. Her jewelry has been worn by the likes of Sofia Vergara, Megan Thee Stallion, and Beyoncé, just to name a few. The designer’s most expensive earrings, though, are apparently what Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars in 2009. Featuring 115-carat gemstones, these emerald earrings have a reported value of $3.4 million. It’s a shame they didn’t bring Jolie luck at the ceremony.

The Colombian emerald earrings are supposedly now worth as much as $4.8 million

It seems as though emeralds are a popular choice when it comes to the most expensive earrings ever made. Another set that allegedly boasts a hefty price tag is a set of square-cut Colombian emerald earrings. Featuring 11.75-carat jewels at the center, they’re supposedly valued at around $4.8 million. It’s a lot to pay for something that could easily be hidden behind your hair. However, given it’s apparently been a prized possession of stately families and notable celebrities, the price tag might not be that surprising.

The Golconda diamond earrings are colorless and reportedly valued at $12.8 million

There aren’t many pairs of earrings that are valued at more than seven figures. However, one that is supposedly this expensive is the Golconda diamond earrings that were processed from a mine in India. Looking every part as expensive as they are, the earrings reportedly feature 23.11-carat diamonds that are notable for being colorless. If you wanted a pair of these for yourself, you’d have to dig real deep to afford them. After all, they’re apparently valued at as much as $12.8 million.

The Miroir de l’Amour diamond earrings are apparently worth $17.6 million

Another of the world’s rarest earrings that are allegedly worth eight figures is The Mirror of Love - or the Miroir de l’Amour - diamond earrings. When these were sold at Christie’s Geneva auction, they went for as much as $17.6 million. It was a lot to pay for a set of earrings, which apparently weigh 55.25 carats and 50.47 carats, respectively. However, the marquise cut of these Boehmer et Bassenge earrings is something that you don’t see a lot of, so the hefty price tag was inevitable.

The Apollo and Artemis blue and pink diamond earrings sold at auction for $57.4 million

When something gets auctioned at Sotheby’s, you know that it’s going to go for a significant price. That was certainly the case with the Apollo and Artemis blue and pink diamond earrings, which are allegedly the most expensive earrings ever made. They reportedly sold for $57.4 million, an eye-watering amount when you consider how small they are. If you’re someone that easily loses earrings, you’d probably be terrified to own these. Interestingly, the 14.54-carat blue Apollo diamond earring is apparently more valuable than the 16-carat pink diamond earring. The former went for roughly $42 million, while the latter was much lower at around $15 million.

We could only ever dream of being able to afford earrings like these. At least we don’t have the pressure of needing to know where they are at all times in case they go missing or get stolen.