A-List Celebrities and Their Expensive Red Carpet Jewellery

When it comes to blizzards of sensational jewellery, ornate necklaces and eye-poppingly expensive rings, the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood award show is the place to be. 

Whether it’s the Oscars, the Met Gala or the Golden Globes, we can always rely on our favourite A-listers to show off some outrageously expensive statement pieces and diamond-set watches. It’s always fun trying to replicate our favourite stars’ style, whether it’s with 9ct gold jewellery or shopping for luxury watches online. 

In this blog post, we’ve collected nine of our all-time favourite red carpet looks, so prepare to be overwhelmed by extravagant style, expensive jewellery and flawless fashion. It’s almost too much luxury to take!

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Lily Collins (Met Gala 2019)

As an heir to rock royalty, Lily Collins knows a thing or two about dressing to impress. At the 2019 Met Gala she rocked a Cartier Magnitude High Jewellery necklace that sparkled with emeralds, rock crystal, onyx, black lacquer and diamonds.

In a scenario straight out of hit movie Ocean’s 8, Lily later revealed that the necklace had its own security guard and one-of-a-kind key for taking it off safely. No-one ever said looking this stylish would be simple... 

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Jennifer Lopez (2011 Golden Globes)

She told us not to be fooled by the rocks that she’s got in her 2002 anthem ‘Jenny from the Block’. With this many glittering diamonds on display however, it’s honestly hard to think straight about anything. 

At the 2011 Golden Globes, J-Lo wowed us with a stunning combo of diamond cluster earrings, a 7-carat diamond ring and a bracelet featuring over 600 diamonds. With over $5 million of jewellery on display, she showed us how to shine like a true superstar.

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Amy Adams (2014 Golden Globes)

With six Oscar nominations under her belt, Amy Adams is undisputed Hollywood royalty. It was her jewellery that caught the eye at the 2014 Golden Globes however, paired with a chic Valentino gown that lit up the awards show.

The American Hustle star flaunted a jaw-dropping $8 million worth of dazzling Lorraine Schwartz pieces, including 10-carat diamond earrings, a 12-carat diamond ring and a scene-stealing 30-carat diamond pendant.

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Billy Porter (2019 Oscars)

Bringing some masculine energy to this red carpet extravaganza, Pose star Billy Porter served an unforgettable look at the 2019 Academy Awards. Turning tradition upside down with a unique outfit that blended a gown and tuxedo, he didn’t forget to add some serious jewellery to the mix. 

The Tony-award winning star accessorised his look with millions of dollars worth of Oscar Heyman jewels, including a stunning Gold and Platinum Fancy Diamond Gardenia Brooch and complementary Platinum Diamond Necklace and Bracelet.

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Nicole Kidman (2008 Oscars)

Her unusual ‘seal clapping’ at the 2017 Oscars had everyone talking before she revealed she’d simply been trying to protect an outrageously expensive diamond ring.  However, we want to rewind a little further to celebrate iconic actress Nicole Kidman’s finest hour on the red carpet.

Back in 2008, she stunned the world by setting off her Balenciaga dress with an exquisitely beautiful necklace by L’Wren Scott. Set with more than 7,000 diamonds, this custom-made $7 million piece is rumoured to have taken 6,200 hours to create.

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Beyoncé (2017 Grammys)

Six years after telling us girls run the world, Beyoncé was every inch a vision of pop royalty as she took home two awards at the 59th annual Grammy Awards. The multi-talented star also performed two tracks from her album Lemonade — all while pregnant with twins.

Wearing an eye-catching red sequin dress by Peter Dundas, the ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)’ star lit up the stage in a dazzling 400-carat diamond necklace by Lorraine Schwartz. Beyoncé may have lost out to Adele for best album, but she proved she was unmatched in the style stakes.

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Cate Blanchett (2014 Oscars)

Celebrating her Oscar win for Best Actress in style, Blue Jasmine star Cate Blanchett showed she can compete with the very best when it comes to killer red carpet looks. Donning a sequined Armani gown at the 2014 Academy Awards, she completed the look with some elegant jewels.

The Australian actress opted for Chopard jewellery for her big night, including drop earrings with 62 white opals set in white gold and diamond pavé. All together, her extraordinary ensemble added up to around $18 million worth of award-worthy style.

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Gloria Stuart (1998 Oscars)

Showing that age is no boundary to embracing bling, Titanic actress Gloria Stuart arrived at the 1998 Academy Awards in a very special piece of jewellery. Crafted by Harry Winston, this stunning diamond necklace features an imposing sapphire as its centrepiece.

The actress could barely contain her delight as she showed off the piece, reminiscent of the famous necklace from the film, which was valued in excess of $20 million. We’re pretty sure that’s more ice than was on show in the movie’s tragic ending...

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Lady Gaga (2019 Oscars)

When it comes to timeless sophistication, you can’t go far wrong by channeling Audrey Hepburn. However, the multi-talented Lady Gaga went the extra mile to emulate the silver screen icon at the 2019 Oscars.

The singer and actress stunned the red carpet by showing off a yellow diamond from the Tiffany & Co vault, paired with matching earrings worth an extraordinary $69 million. We’re sure someone will top this look one day, but it’ll take something very special — the challenge is on!

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