Kim Kardashian’s 10 Most Famous Diamond Moments
Kim Kardashian brings on the glitz and glam in every aspect of her life.
Published: January 30, 2026
Written by: Sarah Cassuto
Kim Kardashian is more than a reality television star; she is a business mogul and a cultural phenomenon. From headline-grabbing fashion moments to her beauty empire and the success of her shapewear brand, SKIMS, she moves through life shining in diamonds.
Her style is bold, glamorous, and sometimes controversial. Whether she’s walking a red carpet, debuting a streetwear fit, or dropping a new beauty look, Kim makes every moment feel like an event.
Meet the Author
- Sarah Cassuto graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Journalism.
- As a journalist, she has worked at publications including the New York Post, GQ, Glamour, and Teen Vogue.
One of the internet’s favorite Kardashian diamond stories was from a 2011 trip to Bora Bora, as seen on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, when Kim lost a diamond earring in the ocean, prompting her sister Kourtney’s unforgettable line: “Kim, there are people that are dying.”
Keep reading to revisit the most memorable Kim Kardashian diamond moments over the years.
1) Kim Kardashian Wore Elizabeth Taylor’s Earrings to Paris Fashion Week
An unforgettable diamond moment came at Balenciaga’s Fall 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week, where Kim paid tribute to one of her muses, Elizabeth Taylor. Kardashian centered the look around a pair of chandelier earrings once owned by Taylor herself.
Originally gifted to Taylor by her third husband, Mike Todd, the earrings were later purchased by Lorraine Schwartz at Christie’s auction house in 2011 as a homage to their friendship.
Kim wore a gown inspired by Taylor’s dress from the film Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She accessorized with the famous earrings, featuring three round-cut diamond drops suspended from an intricate openwork plaque adorned with round-cut diamonds arranged in delicate floral and bow motifs and two custom diamond necklaces designed by Schwartz, totaling an extraordinary 250 carats.
2) Khloé and Kim Kardashian Wore Lorraine Schwartz Diamonds to Anant Ambani’s Wedding
Understated has never been Kim’s vibe. She attended Anant Ambani’s wedding in 2024 with her sister, Khloé Kardashian. They both embraced the maximalist glamour in diamonds.
For the Friday night wedding festivities, Kim sparkled in more than 150 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, paired with a scarlet Manish Malhotra lehenga. Two statement necklaces anchored the look: a 35-carat marquise-cut diamond suspended from a 55-carat chain and a 23-carat pear-cut diamond on a 40-carat chain.
Her maang tikka headpiece weighed 28 carats and featured multiple pear-shaped diamonds. Instead of traditional rings, the mom of four wore a hand piece featuring an 8-carat moval diamond, a 10-carat old-cut pear-shaped diamond, and a 5-carat square-cut diamond.
Kim and Khloé wore matching earrings that included two pear-shaped diamonds, one weighing 9 carats and the other an impressive 20 carats.
3) Kim Kardashian’s 153-Carat Moussaieff Necklace at the 2025 Met Gala
At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” Kim embraced the dress code fully. The centerpiece of her look was a 153.11 carat Moussaieff diamond necklace, complemented by diamond drop earrings and diamond rings from the brand.
To further underscore the theme of the evening, she added the Boucheron Vendôme Liseré ring, featuring a 4.18-carat pear-cut diamond accented with black lacquer that added sophistication to her look.
4) Kim Kardashian Wore a 17-Carat Diamond to the TIME 100 Party
In 2015, Kim Kardashian was named one of TIME magazine’s Most Influential People, earning the superlative “first lady of #fame.” When she returned to the gala in April of 2023 as an honoree for her brand, SKIMS, diamonds once again took center stage.
Kim layered a 17-carat pear-shaped diamond pendant, with a silver-and-white beaded choker featuring a cross pendant, and a crystal pendant necklace. An array of diamond rings completed the look, reinforcing her status as a pop culture icon.
5) Kim Kardashian’s Defiant Diamond Moment at Paris Court Appearance
Some of Kim’s most significant diamond looks aren’t tied to glamour but symbolize her strength and resilience. During a trip to Paris in October 2016, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint by masked men in her hotel room during Paris Fashion Week. The jewelry taken was worth approximately $10 million. One of the most notable pieces stolen was her $4 million Lorraine Schwartz diamond engagement ring from Kanye West.
Nearly a decade later, Kim returned to Paris in the spring of 2025, in court decked in diamonds, making a powerful statement. She styled a vintage black John Galliano blazer dress with a 52.17-carat, $3 million diamond necklace by Samer Halimeh New York, a 22-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring, and Briony Raymond diamond ear cuffs.
6) Kim Kardashian Rocked Brown Diamonds to Jeff Bezos’ Wedding
Brown diamonds are having a major moment, and Kim Kardashian made her love for this trend apparent at Jeff Bezos’ and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding. For the occasion, she layered two show-stopping necklaces from Moussaieff: a 105.69-carat multicolored diamond style suspended with a 50.46-carat fancy light yellow-brown diamond pendant, and the other a 63.23-carat white diamond necklace.
The gems didn’t stop there; Kim’s earrings were set with two pear-cut fancy deep orange–brown diamonds, each weighing just over 35 carats, and surrounded by 6.43 carats of white diamonds. To complete the look, she added two Mousaieff rings, one featuring an 18.51-carat fancy dark orange-brown diamond, and the other set with a 22.99-carat fancy yellow-brown diamond. From necklaces to rings, Kardashian turned brown diamonds into a showcase of style, influence, and luxury.
7) The Kardashian-Jenners Dazzled at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
Kim Kardashian led the Kardashian-Jenners as they took on the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party in full diamond glam. Kim styled her structured Balenciaga gown with large pear-shaped diamond studs and a pinky ring by Lorraine Schwartz. Although this look was simple in terms of jewelry worn, it was still extravagant.
Younger sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner were also adorned in Lorraine Schwartz diamonds. The 818 Tequila founder wore statement pavé diamond earrings to complement her black lace Maison Margiela couture gown, while the beauty mogul and founder of Kylie Cosmetics stepped out in a red crystal-encrusted mesh gown by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, finished with an assortment of white diamond rings and 15-carat white diamond studs.
“Momager” Kris Jenner wore rock crystal and diamond earrings, paired with a geodesic dome diamond ring from David Webb valued at just over $150,000. One thing is for sure: the Kardashians’ affinity for diamonds is about more than just shining bright; it represents power and confidence.
8) Kim Kardashian Layered Diamond Chains at the 2019 Emmy Awards
Kardashian brought a classic and blinged-out moment to the 2019 Emmys red carpet. She paired a black velvet Vivienne Westwood gown with a bold display of diamond jewels. Anchoring the look were two thick diamond Cuban chains with a diamond cross pendant by Jadelle Beverly Hills, a motif she returns to time and again.
9) Kim Kardashian’s Royal Look for the 2024 LACMA Gala
One of Kardashian’s most notable diamond moments came at the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala, where she wore the legendary Attallah Cross pendant set with diamonds and purple amethyst. Previously worn by Princess Diana, the historic piece was styled with a Bulgari cluster pearl and diamond necklace and a pearl and diamond choker.
The All’s Fair actress added the piece to her collection, reportedly paying $197,453 during Sotheby’s 2023 Royal and Noble auction.
The necklace was privately commissioned by Garrard in the 1920s for a regular client. The pendant features diamond floral petal shapes and is set with square-cut amethysts and approximately 5.25 carats of circular-cut diamonds.
10) Kim Kardashian Channeled Marilyn Monroe at the 2022 Met Gala
In honor of the 2022 Met Gala theme, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” Kardashian once again delivered a historic fashion moment, stepping out in Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress. While the appearance sparked controversy over concerns about preserving the gown, Kardashian maintained that the look honored a pivotal piece of American history and served as a tribute to Monroe’s performance. Paired with the crystal-embellished nude dress were Cartier Essential Lines diamond earrings, minimal yet impactful.
Each look reflects an era of Kim Kardashian’s life, with diamonds complementing the cultural moments she creates.
