When it comes to high jewelry, necklaces are where master artisans truly push the limits of what is possible. From legendary historical gemstones to jaw-dropping creations encrusted with hundreds of carats of rare diamonds, these pieces represent staggering fortunes.
Here are the 10 most expensive necklaces in the world:
1. A Heritage in Bloom – $200 Million
Crafted by legendary master jeweler Wallace Chan, this masterpiece took thousands of hours to complete. It features a staggering 383.4 carats of total gems, anchored by a brilliant 104-carat internally flawless colorless diamond cut from a massive 507-carat rough stone.
2. L'Incomparable Diamond Necklace – $55 Million
Created by Mouawad, this necklace features the world's largest internally flawless brownish-yellow diamond, weighing a massive 407.48 carats. The colossal centerpiece is suspended from a delicately intricate rose-gold vine framework studded with another 90 white diamonds totaling 230 carats.
3. The Blue Moon of Josephine Necklace – $48.4 Million
Though named for its phenomenal 12.03-carat fancy vivid blue cushion-cut diamond pendant, this stunning piece set an auction record for its sheer brilliance, exceptional clarity, and intense, natural color saturation.
4. The Heart of the Kingdom Ruby Necklace – $14 Million
Created by House of Garrard, this breathtaking piece features a rare 40.63-carat Burmese ruby shaped like a deep red heart. The centerpiece is framed by a dazzling cascade of 155 white diamonds set in platinum.
5. Hutton-Mdivani Jadeite Bead Necklace – $27.4 Million
Once belonging to socialite Barbara Hutton, this legendary Cartier piece consists of 27 magnificent, perfectly matched jadeite beads of translucent emerald-green hue. Each bead is of exceptional quality, and the clasp is a striking blend of rubies, diamonds, platinum, and gold.
6. De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond Necklace – $25 Million+
Showcasing a breathtaking 10.10-carat oval-cut fancy vivid blue diamond, this custom creation marries incredible cutting precision with a clean, ultra-modern white diamond drop design that highlights the stark, mesmerizing color of the central gem.
7. The Red Emperor Necklace – $10 Million+
Built around rare and intensely hued red and pink diamonds, this striking piece represents some of the most sought-after colored stones on Earth. Its complex layout and meticulous craftsmanship drive its multi-million dollar status.
8. Christie's Diamond Necklace – $8 Million
A timeless classic that went under the hammer for a cool $8 million, this symmetrical beauty features a heavy stream of perfectly graded, flawless white diamonds engineered to sit fluidly against the collarbone.
9. The Star of Hong Kong Diamond Necklace – $6 Million
Featuring a magnificent 101.84-carat pear-shaped D-color flawless diamond as its anchor, this piece is an extraordinary showcase of sheer stone clarity, brilliance, and high-end luxury design.
10. The Diamond and Emerald Necklace by Bulgari – $6 Million
Originally purchased by Richard Burton for Elizabeth Taylor as a wedding gift, this exquisite Bulgari creation features a series of detachable hexagonal emerald-and-diamond pendant drops mounted on a rich cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds.
