Kim Kardashian‘s name is back in the headlines as the trial for her 2016 Paris robbery case has gotten underway.
A group of 10 suspects, dubbed the “Grandpa gang,” are facing charges of robbing the reality TV star at gunpoint. Kardashian is expected to take the stand and testify. It’s believed the assailants saw a large diamond ring Kardashian showed her followers via social media just before the robbery took place. Some of the accused are in their 60s and 70s and spoke in a Paris courtroom saying they are “retired” now.
The case has put the spotlight back on KK’s extensive jewelry collection including the stunning pieces seen in her new Instagram photo dump taken during a beach vacation with her children.
Here’s more on that, plus why wearing your jewels where the SKIMS founder did has risks.
Kardashian flaunts high-value jewels while on vacation with her kids
Kardashian vacation snaps include shots of activities like zip-lining and paddleboarding. And one pic on the beach with her feet in the sand stands out because of the striking bling shining on her right ankle.
The diamond experts at U.K. retailer Steven Stone talked about the risk of wearing such expensive jewelry by the sea.
Maxwell Stone shared with Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “Kim Kardashian is known for incorporating vibrant coloured gemstones into her jewellery collection. While she often gravitates towards diamonds and amethysts, she’s recently developed a noticeable fondness for pink sapphires … Though Kim has not explicitly stated her preference for pink sapphires, her recent choices strongly suggest an emerging affinity for this striking gemstone.”
He added: “Ideally, it’s best to avoid wearing jewelry on the beach or in environments with prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The friction between your skin and the pieces can cause irritation, while sweat and heat can dull the shine of precious metals and gemstones. But with Kim’s multi-million dollar net worth, it’s clear she’s not too concerned about damaging her jewelry — she can always replace it with something even more spectacular.”
The jaw-dropping price of Kardashian’s ankle jewelry
Stone took a closer look at each bracelet Kardashian wore on her ankle to estimate the total cost of the jewels.
“Kim wore four anklets, with the standout being a dazzling yellow and white diamond tennis bracelet,” he noted. “Each princess-cut diamond appears individually held by prongs, spaced slightly apart. Given the size of the stone, I’d estimate the bracelets value at around $30,000. Two of the anklets seem to be classic tennis bracelets – one a slim, full diamond piece valued at around $7,000, and the other featuring pink baguette cut sapphires set closely together, which I’d estimate to be worth $9,000.
“The most captivating piece of the collection is the pink sapphire and diamond anklet. Featuring several pink sapphires, each estimated to be around 3 carats, I’d value it at approximately $10,000. To put the size of the stones into perspective, the average engagement ring in the UK typically features a 1-carat diamond. The pink sapphires are set in a halo design, interspersed with round-cut white diamonds that enhance the light entry, creating an exquisite sparkle. While the sapphires are pink rather than blue, the bracelet evokes the essence of Kate Middleton’s iconic engagement ring, which originally belonged to Princess Diana.”
The expert concluded: “In total, Kim was sporting approximately $56,000 worth of jewellery around her ankle at the beach — likely to be the most diamonds a celebrity has worn anywhere on their body, aside from their neck, wrists, or fingers, since Rihanna stunned the world with a dazzling 9-carat diamond on her toe.”
