# Victory Earrings Michelle Obama's $11,000 Election Night Bling By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-11-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/political-bling-michelle-obamas-11000-victory-earrings References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/11/michelle_obamas_11000_earrings.html) & [brownsfashion](http://www.brownsfashion.com/contentM/Michelle_Obama.htm) The red and black Narciso Rodriguez scoop-neck dress that Michelle Obama rocked on Election Night has received a lot of attention from the fashion-focused. The fact that Mrs. Obama accessorized the wardrobe, however, has practically gone unnoticed. The future First Lady glammed up her much criticized dress with very [expensive earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-and-jared-atelier). Designed by the exclusive jewelry house Loree Rodkin, “the white-gold, 18 karat, [diamond-encrusted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marrow-martini), triple-dangle baubles were priced at $11,000,” notes New York Magazine. Even though Obama’s bling does not compare with Cindy McCain’s ultra expensive jewelry, I feel that a mention was warranted in view of the fuzz created by her dress. And unlike the defeated [Republican](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection) VP Sarah Palin, Michelle’s expensive jewelery was not purchased with money from her husband’s party. Image Credit: ([Vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/jewellery/news/081107-michelle-obama-in-loree-rodkin.aspx) and [Luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/11/10/michelle-obamas-diamond-earrings/)) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expensive Accessories:** There is a growing trend of accessorizing outfits with expensive jewelry, creating opportunities for luxury jewelry brands. - **Fashion Attention to Detail:** Fashion-focused individuals are paying attention to the accessories worn by public figures, highlighting potential opportunities for jewelry designers and stylists. - **Political Fashion Statements:** The political sphere is influencing fashion choices, leading to opportunities for designers to create politically themed accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Jewelry:** Luxury jewelry brands have the opportunity to capitalize on the trend of accessorizing outfits with expensive jewelry. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers and stylists have the potential to benefit from the increased attention to accessories as a statement of personal style. - **Political Merchandise:** With political fashion statements becoming more prevalent, there is an opportunity for designers to create politically themed accessories and merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Empowering Pavé Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-match.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-pendant.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Edgy Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts.md) - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Ombre Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy-ombr-stack.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Bridal-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms.md)