She has long described herself as a woman with a modest middle-class background with one eye on the bottom line – but that hasn’t stopped Kamala Harris from amassing a wardrobe of jewels that even Melania Trump would covet. Along with Harris, fans of the high-end designer include Naomi Watts, Tracee Ellis Ross, Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Paulson, Busy Philipps, and Ruth Negga. Harris also owns a Cartier Roadster – which would have cost $2,467 when she bought it in 2007, according to The Watch Regulator – but is now available on resale sites for an altogether more modest $1,800. In a TikTok video, Swiss watch expert The Watch Regulator says the arm candy would have cost $5,535 when she purchased it while the 18-carat gold Cartier Panthère she favored in 2001 would have set her back $13,554 at the time. Similar models now retail for $23,100. But not everyone has the funds to create a jewelry collection like the Democrat nominee’s which includes three Cartier watches, including the $16,500 steel and gold – www.backtoglamour.com/blog/2024/07/22/the-setting-makes-use-of-sterling-silver-2/ – Ballon Bleu timepiece she has repeatedly been photographed in. One of the standouts in Harris’ collection is a now sold-out pearl and turquoise piece that she wore to debate Mike Pence in Utah during the 2020 presidential race. Style website Kamala’s Closet says the stunning necklace cost an eye-watering $26,440. The rest of Harris’ jewelry collection is even more impressive and includes multiple pearl pieces by ritzy Los Angeles jeweler Irene Neuwirth. Along with watches, she is also a fan of the brand’s fine jewelry, among them an Amulette de Cartier necklace set with lapis lazuli and a single diamond that cost $2,010, seen on the then California senator in a 2019 social media video. Her collection dates back to the early 2000s when she was seen wearing an 18-carat gold Cartier Panthère watch (left) which would have set her back $13,554 in 2001, and now cost over $23,000, according to one Swiss watch expert. Then there is a $15,380 rose gold and labradorite necklace that appeared on the Vice President for her 2021 Vogue cover along with a matching pair of $2,660 studs.

Harris’s Tiffany collection and retail for over $2,000.

Labradorite is a semi-precious stone that is associated with enhancing magic, mystique and psychic abilities. A similar pair costs $11,900. One of the most striking pieces in her jewelry wardrobe is the $46,000 pearl and diamond ‘Eclipse’ necklace by Wilfredo Rosado – who previously worked at Armani. More modest are her jewels by Italian designer Marco Bicego, among them a relatively inexpensive pair of gold stud earrings that can be picked up in most big department stores and cost just $990. She also wore the necklace to this year’s Juneteenth celebrations and also owns a matching pair of pearl drop earrings from the brand that are now sold out but cost a cool $12,000 to buy. The Tiffany earrings became the subject of controversy last month when a social media conspiracy theorist accused Harris of wearing Bluetooth earphones disguised as pearl earrings to aide her during the presidential debate against Republican rival Donald Trump. The earrings however were part of Harris’s Tiffany collection and retail for over $2,000. Critics baselessly alleged the gold pearl loops – which Harris has worn several times before – were actually a pair of smart audio earrings engineered by German start-up company NOVA. Tiffany is another favorite with Harris resplendent in the $18,500 gold link necklace during her visit to the border last week. Neuwirth isn’t the only jewelry brand beloved of Harris however. Harris also owns a bold gold and mother-of-pearl necklace by the designer which is available from Saks 5thAvenue and costs $4,450. Even more stunning is a pair of diamond and gobstopper pearl earrings custom-made for Harris to wear to the 2021 inaugural celebration. Another custom piece by Irene Neuwirth seen on Harris is a gray Tahitian pearl and gold chain necklace. Although the Vice President’s necklace is unavailable to buy, a chain set with a single Tahitian pearl costs $19,300.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase.

So she decided to make her own.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. So she decided to make her own. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams.