Mariah Carey's $400,000 Necklace Set by Mimi So Features Gemstones From Six Countries
Carey wore the ZoZo multi-gemstone black opal necklace, which holds a value of $298,000, according to the brand. The piece features a black opal considered an extremely rare and valuable gemstone from Lightening Ridge, Australia, according to the designer. The piece is further highlighted by other unique boulder opals from Queensland, Australia.
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The necklace's multicolor design is achieved with red and neon pink Spinels from Tanzania; natural, unheated blue-purple, yellow sapphires from Sri Lanka; vivid blue-greens to mint green from Namibia; Mandarin Garnet Orange from Madagascar, and aquamarine from Brazil.
One trapezoid diamond accent serves as a final touch to the first necklace. All of the gems featured in the jewelry piece are mounted on handmade 18-karat yellow gold settings.
The second piece worn by Carey is the ZoZo pastel opal gemstone necklace. Valued at $98,000, the design features a pastel series of lavender, pink spinels, green tourmalines and powder blue sapphires with diamond accents. The gems originate from several countries, such as the statement necklace, as well as tanzanite from Tanzania and aquamarine from Brazil.
Boulder opals from Australia are also included in the design of Mimi So's necklace, featuring 18-karat gold.
'I designed these necklaces with a modern take on wearing art, splashes of paint color,' So told WWD. The pieces are available to order through the designer's website, mimiso.com, and at the Just One Eye store in Los Angeles.
Carey's new necklaces coincide with the release of her forthcoming 16th studio album, 'Here for It All,' which will be released on Sept. 26. The singer tapped Mimi So, who collaborated with Carey's stylist to craft the necklaces, to visually echo the vibrant themes and vibe of Carey's new album.
'She [Carey] is a major connoisseur of jewelry, and she found these to be a fresh take on luxury to celebrate her new album,' the designer said.
The one-of-a-kind accessories will feature throughout Carey's promotional tour for her new album. The singer also wore the pieces in the teaser for her new song 'Sugar Sweet,' featuring Kehlani and Shenseea.
'I am over the moon @mariahcarey an amazing fearless artist gifted herself these two Zozo necklaces! She wore them right out! You have to understand, I grew up listening to MC and a fan of her music! This lifted my spirits today,' So shared on her Instagram account @MimiSoJewelry on July 27, when the teasers came out.
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