<p id=”par-1_15″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/mariah-carey/?swcfpc=1″>Mariah Carey</a> was one of the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrities/?swcfpc=1″>stars</a> who performed at the 2025 <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/mtv-vmas/?swcfpc=1″>MTV VMA</a>s. </p>
<p id=”par-2_32″>The “We Belong Together” artist did so just before she received the Vanguard Award. Carey delighted fans with a melody of some of her <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/music/”>biggest hits</a> including “Fantasy,” “Heartbreaker,” and “Obsessed.” </p>
<p id=”par-3_32″>When the songbird first appeared onstage, she was draped in a silk champagne robe before she removed that to reveal a glittering gold bodysuit. But that wasn’t the only thing shining. </p>
<p id=”par-4_16″>While Carey belted out her tunes, she was dripping in some stunning diamonds worth millions. </p>
<p id=”par-5_27″>The jewelry experts at the U.K. retailer <a href=”http://www.stevenstone.co.uk/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Steven Stone</a> took a closer look at some of Mimi’s diamonds, and you won’t believe how much they cost. </p>
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<p id=”par-6_48″>Maxwell Stone told Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “Mariah’s dazzling jewels were nothing short of extraordinary. Her necklace and earrings were sourced from LEVUMA, while her bold cuff bracelet came from Ethos Maria — a fitting addition to Mariah’s already iconic collection of diamond treasures, including her celebrated engagement rings.</p>
<p id=”par-7_54″>“Handcrafted in Antwerp, her collar-style necklace is a true masterpiece. Taking more than 600 hours to create, it sparkles with 204 carats of white diamonds in a mesmerising blend of pear, marquise, and round cuts. Designed in a cascading floral motif, the showpiece is anchored by a dramatic pear-shaped diamond drop at its center.”</p>
<p id=”par-8_40″>The expert continued: “Her diamond drop earrings feature a striking multi-tier chandelier design. Composed of countless pear-shaped diamonds set in platinum or white gold, their cascading silhouette shimmered brilliantly under the stage lights, adding movement and sparkle with every turn.</p>
<p id=”par-9_42″>“Completing the look, Mariah wore a wide statement cuff bracelet. Featuring an intricate openwork design, the piece is encrusted with 72.15 carats of diamonds, with large pear-shaped and round cuts forming a bold, geometric, floral-inspired pattern — a true statement of luxury.</p>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-width=”550″ data-dnt=”true”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>A moment <img src=”https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72×72/1f979.png” alt=”🥹” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /> Thank you <a href=”https://twitter.com/MTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@MTV</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/vmas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@vmas</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ari?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Ari</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lambily?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Lambily</a> <img src=”https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72×72/1f98b.png” alt=”🦋” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /><img src=”https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72×72/2665.png” alt=”♥” class=”wp-smiley” style=”height: 1em; max-height: 1em;” /> <a href=”https://t.co/E26t0QpQ4h”>pic.twitter.com/E26t0QpQ4h</a></p>— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) <a href=”https://twitter.com/MariahCarey/status/1965177179035369630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>September 8, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
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<p id=”par-10_44″>Maxwell added: “Mariah also accessorised with a few non-bespoke treasures from Hamilton Jewelers — a dazzling $150,000 Private Reserve platinum and diamond floral bracelet adorning her right wrist, and a delicate $24,195 18K white gold Diamond Open Bypass Vine ring gracing her left pinky.</p>
<p id=”par-11_37″>“I’d estimate the necklace and matching earrings at around $12.5 million, with the bracelet worth an additional $5 million. When combined with her dazzling pieces from Hamilton Jewelers, Mariah’s ensemble amounted to an astonishing $17,674,195 in jewels.”</p>
<p id=”par-12_44″>There was some chatter online that Carey seemed a little stiff during her performance as her male dancers moved about around her. However, that was later chalked up to the fact that she was wearing high-heeled boots and the stage looked pretty slippery. </p>
<p id=”par-13_26″>Something else that had people talking and left many fans in shock was when Carey shared that the Vanguard Award was her very first Moon Man.</p>
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<p id=”par-14_30″> “I can’t believe I’m getting my first VMA tonight,” the pop icon said, before joking, “I just have one question: What in the Sam hell were you waiting for?”</p>
<p id=”par-15_37″>The “Vision of Love” hitmaker has been nominated for nine VMAs throughout her career. Later in the evening, she received her second Moon Man when she took home the Best R&B Video for her song “Type Dangerous.”</p>
<p id=”par-16_21″>Now, Carey can add those statues to her six Grammys, 19 World Music Awards, 14 Billboard Music Awards, and 10 American Music Awards. </p>