Mariah Carey may be known worldwide as the “Queen of Christmas,” but at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, she took on another title: the true Queen of Diamonds.
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Mariah Carey shined like never before as she received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and performed a medley of her greatest hits, but what truly stole the spotlight was the dazzling necklace she wore — a piece valued at an astonishing $10 million, adorned with 204 carats of diamonds.
According to Luxury Launches, the jewel designed by Levuma easily rivals some of the most iconic pieces of European royalty. More expensive than the necklace worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation and more imposing than the famous piece of Marie Antoinette, the necklace even surpassed the legendary Greville Festoon Necklace by Cartier, valued at around $8.2 million.
A look fit for royalty
For the historic night, Mariah Carey chose a striking gold jumpsuit with long sleeves, entirely covered in rhinestones. But not even the sparkle of her outfit could compete with the splendor of her jewelry. The diamond necklace was paired with Levuma’s equally stunning Rosée Éternelle earrings and a luxurious Etho Maria bracelet, designed by Wilfredo Rosado, with 72.15 carats of diamonds. The set was further complemented by a bracelet and ring from Hamilton Jewelers, with an additional 37.62 carats.
According to People, the main necklace alone required more than 600 hours of handcrafted work in Antwerp, solidifying it as a true masterpiece of high jewelry.
A lifelong fascination with diamonds
Mariah Carey’s love for diamonds is nothing new. Long before achieving the record of 19 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 — the most for a solo artist — the singer was already fascinated by precious stones. She often says that this passion was born in her childhood, when she was only six years old.
Her first VMA win, achieved 36 years after her debut at the awards, was the perfect moment to celebrate this passion. While many expected fireworks, Mariah Carey chose another kind of spectacle: the eternal sparkle of diamonds.
Source: Luxury Launches. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
