Melania Trump Owns Some Insanely Expensive Jewelry

Throughout her days as a billionaire businessman's wife and first lady, Melania Trump has worn her fair share of outfits that totally missed the mark. But there's one thing she never misses: some serious bling. We're talking about some one-of-a-kind pieces — some worth more than what people could make in a lifetime. 

When it comes to Melania's extravagant jewelry collection, forget the usual luxury staples like Van Cleef & Arpels' Vintage Alhambra necklaces or Cartier Love bracelets. The first lady favors rare, exclusive treasures. These are pieces most people couldn't even dream of affording, let alone track down to purchase. From massive diamond stud earrings reserved for her rare up-do days to one of the world's rarest watches covered in diamonds, Melania's collection is a masterclass in opulence. 

And while Melania has been caught wearing some seriously outdated trends, her jewelry pieces are arguably the epitome of timeless elegance. The first lady casually rotates through seriously jaw-dropping statement pieces, including rings with diamonds as big as a walnut, oversized gold necklaces, and custom designs worth more than a median-priced home in the States. So while Slovenian immigrant may have had a modest upbringing, the world class jewelry collection she's acquired in adulthood proves that anything is possible. 

Melania Trump accompanied Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia in May 2017 wearing a modest black Stella McCartney jumpsuit that nodded to cultural norms. Howeve, she couldn't resist making her look stand out with some serious bling. Around her neck sat what appeared to be a now-discontinued 18-carat yellow gold Cartier Maillon Panthère necklace. Melania's accessory took the usual slim design and turned it into a chunky, collar-style stand out piece. While standard models currently go for anywhere between $20,000 to $60,000, her oversized piece may have been worth up to six figures — proof she doesn't do subtle. 

Melania Trump's most prized jewelry piece might be her emerald-cut Graff engagement ring, reportedly 15 carats, a show-stopping symbol of luxury. She's seen wearing it all the time, but the ring itself has quite a fascinating lore. In 2005, Donald Trump claimed to The New York Times he scored the Graff ring for a deal, but the company's chairman, Laurence Graff, later told Forbes such a thing never happened. The publication noted that The Times later reported that the ring was valued at $1.5 million dollars at the time of the sale. 

In honor of luxury watch brand Vacheron Constantin's 250th anniversary, Melania Trump hosted a celebration wearing what appears to be a Kalla Duchesse watch in white gold, fully encrusted with diamonds. This watch is more than a timepiece, it's a statement of elegance and respect for the brand's exquisite craftsmanship. The first lady owns the larger of the two available sizes, which reportedly features more than 800 diamonds and adds up to around a whopping 58 carats. And all the diamonds on the watch are a dazzling reminder Melania means serious business when it comes to her bling. 

When Melania Trump isn't feeling the need to make a major statement with her bling, she opts for "casual" pieces like her $250,000 wedding band, also from Graff. While it's not what most of us would call everyday wear, with a husband that has an estimated net worth of around $5 billion, dropping $250,000 on everyday jewelry is like normal people buying a $25 accessory. Even her low-key pieces are exorbitant, proving that for Melania, even casual days mean jewelry that costs more than most would spend on accessories in a lifetime.

Melania Trump has had quite the style transformation, but there's one thing that hasn't changed: her love for wearing her hair down. Yet on the rare occasion she opts for an up-do, you'll never see her ears bare. Melania pulls out her most extravagant earrings, and her go-tos seem to be the massive diamond stud earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels. Single-diamond studs from this exquisite French jewelry brand are so rare, they're not even listed on the website. The company does, however, detail its highly selective process for choosing stones — giving people a sense of just how extraordinary and expensive these earrings must be.

Whenever Melania Trump wears her hair down, she usually keeps earrings minimal or just skips them. But at the Red Cross Gala in 2017, the First Lady donned a ravishing pink Christian Dior gown,  she broke this rule, and it was with good reason. She let her emerald studs bordered with diamonds take center stage and even her cascading hair couldn't stop those beauties from shimmering with every flash. Interestingly, Melania has yet to be spotted wearing these earrings again, suggesting she likely wore them for a gala as a display of serious wealth and power—much like Cleopatra, a lover of emeralds, did during her reign.

To congratulate her husband's second inauguration, Melania Trump wore a stunning Herve Pierre gown and accessorized her look with a dazzling diamond brooch from Harry Winston that was created in 1955. Not only is the rare vintage piece estimated to be worth six figures, it also carries a storied legacy. While many believe it was a piece she owned, it was actually loaned to her for the special evening. A piece so rare and exclusive reminds us that even Melania can't always buy the world's most coveted jewels, but she certainly has the resources to borrow them. 

Donald Trump gifted his wife another massive Graff diamond ring for their 10-year wedding anniversary. The billionaire president paid $3 million for the 25-carat stunner. Melania Trump wanted the make sure the world noticed her ring as she opted to wear it with a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble for her official first lady portrait. The combination drew headlines and raised eyebrows about the extravagance shown by a public servant's wife. Perhaps that's why for her 2025 portrait, she ditched the lavish jewels in favor of a simple tailored suit. Smart move, Melania. It's a bit gauche to always show everyone how lavish your lifestyle is.