Everyone knows that the star-studded life can be more than a little diamond-studded. But sometimes the jewelry pieces chosen by directors can be more than a little outrageous when you see them on-screen. Sometimes the jewelry is exorbitantly expensive, sometimes obsessed over and other times it is simply beautiful. Included here are a few of the most outrageous pieces of jewelry that have been used on the big screen.

Keira Knightley’s Brooch

Keira Knightley was incredibly memorable in her portrayal of Anna Karenina, but perhaps did not shine quite as brightly as the diamonds. Knightly called up her connections at Chanel to gain access to jewelry for the movie, and boy, did they put out! Knightly wore a brooch in a scene where she is home and supposedly pregnant that was worth over $2.5 million. In addition to this brooch, Knightley revelled in the wearing of multiple other million dollar necklaces during filming. [Read more…]