15 Legendary Earrings That Made History.

If you love earrings and jewels, then this video meant to find you. By the end, write down only one pair of earrings you think you would love to have in your jewelry box and why. So, our number 15, Duchess of Parma Girondole earrings. These are among the grandest surviving aristocratic diamond earrings from the 19th century. The earrings are traditionally associated with Marie Therese of Savoy, Duchess of Parma, wife of Duke Charles II of Parma. Each earring features cushion-cut diamonds supporting three pear-shaped diamond pendants, a classic Girondole design that became fashionable in the 18th century. The earrings remained in the Bourbon Parma family for generations and later appeared at the 2018 auction with their noble provenance intact. Sold roughly for $700,000, the earrings are owned and managed by the fine jewelry house V Muse Jewelry, who loan them out for prestigious events like for Le Bal des Débutants in Paris. Number 14. Bvlgari Pearl and Diamond Pendant Earrings. Worth $2.39 million, these spectacular pearl and diamond earrings belonged to the legendary Italian actress, Gina Lalo Brigida. Created by Bvlgari, they combine large natural pearls which belonged to Empress Zita and were part of the Habsburg crown with brilliant cut diamonds in a refined mid-century design. The tops could be taken down and replaced by other surmounts. Gina wore Bvlgari jewels throughout the golden age of Italian cinema and became one of the brand's most celebrated clients. The earrings were later offered during the historic sale of her jewelry collection, now part of private collection, but their elegance perfectly reflects the glamorous style of 19th-century jewels along the post-war Rome and the era of La Dolce Vita. Number 13. Bvlgari Seven Wonders Emerald Earrings. The Seven Wonders Emerald Earrings were also among the most important jewels owned by Gina Lalo Brigida. Made by Bvlgari, a pair of ear clips, each suspending a detachable pear-shaped Colombian emerald, is framed by 67 brilliant cut and baguette diamonds totaling 26.5 carats. Their vivid green color is characteristic of the finest Muzo emeralds, long prized by collectors and royal families. When jewels from Gina's collection were auctioned, these earrings attracted international attention because of their extraordinary gemstones and were bought back by Bvlgari to create an ultimate perure, now known as the Seven Wonders. Number 12. Joyas de Pizar Diamond Studs. These diamond earrings form part of Spain's famous Joyas de Pizar collection, the historic jewels reserved only for the queens of Spain. King Alfonso XIII gifted them to Queen Victoria Eugénie as a wedding present in 1906. Now slightly modified, the earrings feature large central diamonds surrounded by smaller diamonds and were frequently worn by Queen Victoria Eugénie during her reign. They later passed to Queen Sophia and today are regularly worn by Queen Letizia at state banquets and major royal events. While few royal earrings have remained in continuous use by successive queens, this pair is worn for more than a century. Number 11. Mirror of Love Earrings by Behmer. Worth $17.6 million, these earrings were created by the prestigious Paris jeweler Behmer and named the Mirror of Love. Their design centers on remarkable pear-shaped diamonds suspended from elegant diamond mounts. The name refers to the idea that perfectly matched diamonds reflect one another like mirrors. The earrings became famous through international exhibitions and high-profile auctions featuring important historic gems, and sold at 2016 Christie's Geneva Magnificent Jewels. Their refined proportions and exceptional stones place them among the finest modern diamond earrings ever produced. Number 10. Queen Marie Amélie Diamond and Pearl Earrings. Now listed with a price of $8 million, these magnificent earrings belonged to Queen Marie Amélie of France, wife of King Louis-Philippe I. Combining large natural pearls with 98 diamonds, they exemplify royal jewelry from the first half of the 19th century. Pearl and diamond combinations were especially popular among European queens because they projected both wealth and dignity. Moreover, such pearls with provenance have prices higher than just diamonds. The earrings survived the fall of the French monarchy and remained treasured family heirlooms. Their royal provenance makes them particularly significant among historic pearl jewels. Number 9. Elizabeth Taylor Girondole Earrings. Among the most recognizable jewels owned by Elizabeth Taylor were her diamond Girondole earrings gifted by Mike Todd, now worth almost $400,000. They were custom-made to replicate a costume pair Taylor had fallen in love with while in Paris. While Taylor amassed one of the greatest private jewelry collections of the 20th century, main part of them were gifts from her husbands. The 18th century style earrings consist of delicate floral and bow motifs in platinum, suspending three dangling round-cut diamond plaques. She wore them to major Hollywood events and portrait sessions, often with the Mike Todd diamond tiara, helping revive interest in antique-style jewelry. Following her death, pieces from her collection achieved remarkable prices at auction, with this one bought by jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz. But these earrings were just a beginning. Number 8. Elizabeth Taylor Cartier Ruby Earrings. Elizabeth Taylor's Cartier ruby earrings formed part of her famous ruby suite, gifted by Mike Todd. The earrings feature richly saturated three oval, cushion, and circular-cut rubies, surrounded by circular and baguette-cut diamonds in classic platinum and gold Cartier settings. Purchased in 1968, Todd surprised Taylor with the gift while she was swimming at their rented villa, La Fiorentina, in France. She described the suite as looking like the sun, lit up, and made of red fire. She frequently wore the earrings alongside the matching necklace and bracelet at gala events. The set remains one of the most famous ruby jewelry ensembles ever assembled by Cartier. Number 7. Elizabeth Taylor Bulgari Emerald Earrings. Taylor's Bulgari emerald earrings are among the most iconic and personal celebrity jewels of the 20th century. They feature vivid emerald drops paired with brilliant diamonds in a distinctly Italian design. Richard Burton famously purchased numerous Bulgari jewels for Taylor during the filming of Cleopatra. The actress often wore the earrings with the matching emerald necklace and brooch. While the complete emerald suite, which also included a necklace, a pendant, a ring, and a bracelet, fetched a combined total of roughly $23 million, earrings alone were sold for $3.2 million. Their association with one of Hollywood's most celebrated love stories has only increased their fame. Number 6. Red Butterfly's Earrings by James Currens. Now let's look into the world of high luxury jewels where the Red Butterfly's Earrings are among the most artistic creations by American jeweler James Currens for Fady Jewelry Company. Designed as delicate butterflies in flight, the earrings incorporate vibrant red oval-shaped rubies weighing between 2.11 and 5.05 carats, accented by a cluster of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds. Currens became known for creating highly sculptural jewels inspired by nature. Sold for $4 million, the earrings demonstrate his ability to combine technical mastery with imaginative design. Today they are admired as examples of wearable jewelry art rather than traditional gemstone pieces. Number 5. Danish Antique Diamond Earrings. And if there is a pair of earrings which can be transformed into multiple designs, rearranged with sections taken apart, these are historic antique Danish diamond earrings which date from the 19th century. Their design reflects the antique diamond elegance favored in Scandinavian court jewelry. The diamond buttons hold diamond pendants from Anne of Orange and the diamond buttons from hereditary Princess Caroline, which can be worn within diamond floral elements, which can also be worn at various lengths, making them among the most versatile jewels in any royal collection. They have appeared at royal celebrations, state portraits, and gala events, often worn by Queen Margrethe, and only now we can see some of the configurations worn by Queen Mary. Their enduring use demonstrates the timeless appeal of classic diamond craftsmanship. Number 4. Graff Sweethearts. The Graff Sweethearts are among the most celebrated diamond earrings created by Graff. The pair consists of two exceptionally rare heart-shaped diamonds, carefully selected for color, clarity, and symmetry. Perfectly matched heart-shaped diamonds of 51.53 and 50.76 carats were cut from the same rough stone, which are extraordinarily difficult to obtain. Valued at tens of millions, they famously anchored Graff's $500 million hair and jewel campaign from 2013 year, which became the remake of the oldest jewels in hair advertising. The Sweethearts represent the pinnacle of modern diamond matching and cutting. Number 3. Swedish Vasa Diamond Earrings. The earrings date back to the 18th century and originally belonged to Queen Louise Ulrika of Sweden, and are named after the House of Vasa. They are made of a brilliant cut diamond stud, a delicate diamond bow, and a large elongated pear-shaped diamond pendant, surrounded by a halo of smaller stones. Since Queen Carola of Saxony gifted them to Princess Victoria of Baden, they have been worn by several Swedish queens and princesses at major state occasions, but are more favored by the current Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine. Their historic significance is matched by their remarkable craftsmanship, and few Scandinavian royal earrings possess such a direct connection to national history. Number 2. Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings. The Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings originated from the extraordinary jewelry collection of Dame Margaret Greville. Following her death, many of her jewels entered the British royal collection through a bequest to Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother. The earrings feature elaborate cascading diamond elements that create exceptional movement and brilliance. They have been worn by several generations of British royals, including Queen Elizabeth II, and now are favorite of the Princess of Wales. Their combination of royal provenance and spectacular design makes them among the most famous chandelier earrings ever created. And finally, the ultimate winner, Apollo and Artemis Diamond Earrings. Worth $57.4 million, this pair contains two of the most important diamonds ever sold at auction. The Apollo Blue, a fancy vivid blue diamond weighing 14.54 carats, and the Artemis Pink, a fancy intense pink diamond weighing 16 carats, were mounted as a matching pair of earrings. Named after the twin deities of Greek mythology, they were unveiled by Sotheby's in 2017. The earrings achieved international fame because matching colored diamonds of such quality are exceptionally rare. Their combination of rarity, size, and color places them among the most valuable earrings ever created. And I must say, not even royals can wear such masterpieces. Possibly these earrings will simply stay as part of someone's large jewelry collection, as a masterpiece, but not as wearable jewels, as you may need 10 bodyguards to protect them. And how do you think? If you like jewelry, welcome to subscribe to our channel for more remarkable videos and jewelry stories. Don't forget to write a comment to help us spread the video. Have a nice day.