Most Expensive Red Carpet Jewelry of All Time

71. Kerry Washington’s Diamond Hoop Earrings

Designer: Harry Winston
Event: 2016 Oscars
Worth: $500,000*

We’ve seen quite a few Harry Winston pieces on this list, and it makes sense why. Every jewelry piece from Harry Winston ends up making the “Best Jewelry of the Night” list after the red carpet event where it was worn is over.

Kerry Washington's Diamond Hoop Earrings ©Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com


Kerry Washington’s Diamond Hoop Earrings ©Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

Kerry Washington wore statement hoops from Harry Winston to the 2016 Oscars, making fashion bloggers swoon. The 1963 diamond hoops were 42.5-carats, and the actress paired them with a black dress and dark eyeliner. Considering the high quality of diamonds that Winston uses, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the price of these earrings was at least $500,000.