Top Most Expensive Earrings in the World
1. Artemis and Apollo Earrings – $57.4 Million
Currently, the most expensive earrings in the world are the “Apollo and Artemis” earrings. This pair consists of two separate diamond earrings that, when combined, form a unique set. The Artemis and Apollo earrings were sold individually at a Sotheby’s auction in 2017, with a total sale price of $57.4 million. Among these, the Apollo earring fetched $42.1 million, significantly higher than the Artemis earring. Sotheby’s described these as diamonds sent from the gods, adding a mystical allure to their value.
2. Apollo Blue Earrings – $42.1 Million
Blue diamonds are among the rarest and most sought-after gemstones globally. In 2017, the Apollo Blue earring, featuring a single high-purity blue diamond with vivid color, was sold for $42.1 million, making it the second most expensive earring in the world.
3. Miroir de L’amour Earrings – $17.629 Million
The Miroir de L’amour earrings are colorless diamonds so brilliantly sparkling that they resemble mirrors. These earrings were sold for $17.629 million. The unique combination of pear-shaped diamonds with a floral cluster creates a refined beauty. With stones weighing over 50 carats, Miroir de L’amour stands out as a highly valuable piece of jewelry.
4. Bulgari Earrings – $16.099 Million
Bulgari is a prestigious luxury brand known for its high-end watches, jewelry, and handbags. These earrings feature rare colored diamonds, and despite the color differences, they were sold for $16.099 million, showcasing their exceptional quality and uniqueness.
5. The Oriental Sunrise Earrings – $12.431 Million
Yellow diamonds are less common and generally less valuable than colorless or pink diamonds, but The Oriental Sunrise earrings broke several records. These earrings feature three yellow diamonds on each side and were meticulously crafted. Despite not being perfectly flawless, they were sold for $12.431 million.
6. Ruby and Diamond Earrings – $11.552 Million
In 2016, a pair of ruby and diamond earrings was sold for $11.552 million. Each ruby is a stunning deep red with perfect clarity and color, complemented by a surrounding halo of round-cut diamonds, enhancing the overall value and elegance of the earrings.
7. Magnificent Earrings – $9.693 Million
In 2014, the Magnificent diamond earrings, known for their dazzling appearance, were sold for $9.693 million. These earrings feature colorless diamonds cut into pear shapes, each weighing over 25 carats, paired with 18k gold, making them both striking and captivating.
8. The Imperial Cushions – $9.299 Million
The Imperial Cushions earrings have an intricate design with numerous small diamonds arranged in vertical rows and a large central diamond at the bottom. The standout feature is the enormous diamond at the base. Sold in 2011 for $9.299 million, each diamond weighs approximately 23 carats.
These earrings not only symbolize luxury and opulence but also reflect exquisite craftsmanship and the pinnacle of high-end jewelry design.
