A Disney princess just isn't complete without her sparking and eye-dazzling jewels. Female main characters from classic Disney movies aren't just talked about for their beauty, but their gowns, accessories and jewels. Cinderella became well-known for her glass slipper, which is somehow actually supposed to be comfortable.
Ever wonder how much these jewels and tiaras would cost in real life? Thankfully, the insurance experts at money.co.uk, along with David Allen of Purely Diamonds got to crunching the numbers. Die-hard Disney fans will be surprised to know that even some of the most simple of accessories can cost a huge amount of money. Disclaimer: Some of these prices were converted from pounds to U.S. dollars.
Moana: $1,200
The Polynesian water princess, Moana has a hefty amount of money dangling around her neck. Her outfits and look are what would traditionally be seen around the island. What caught the audience's attention was her necklace. Experts estimate that the necklace alone can cost up to $1,200.
While the necklace is mostly held together by twine, its interwoven with pearls. When Moana was a teen she came upon “The Heart of Te Fiti," which allowed for the creation of life and islands. Experts say that the stone is most likely a volcanic gemstone called green obsidian.
Mulan: $2,o00
Many fans of Mulan found themselves begging their parents for a replica of the titular character's hair comb. In the original animated movie, Mulan isn't seen wearing much jewelry or high-end pieces. The only time she gets glammed up is to meet the matchmaker. Here is where the audience is introduced to the famed hair comb that she leaves behind after leaving for the army.
Breaking down her jewelry, she wears a set of yellow gold earrings that could cost over $1,000 on today's market. Experts believe her necklace to be made of jade, a common stone seen in Asian culture. It's estimated to be roughly 200 carats and would cost over $500. Believe it or not, her hair comb is only estimated to cost over $300 and is probably made of jade and enamel.
Raya: $3,500
Raya is the new Disney princess anticipated to hit the big screen in 2021. Raya and the Last Dragon follows the journey of a young warrior named Raya (Kelly Marie Tran), who is searching for the last dragon in the world. Combing through the official trailer, Raya isn't seen wearing dazzling jewels, but she is adorned with solid arm and wrist bands, as well as one in her hair.
Experts believe that her hairband has an estimated value of roughly $2,600. This is because it might be made of solid gold. Her wristband and ring are said to be made of rhodium-plated silver. Each ring could cost over $200 and each wristband, over $600.
Merida: $6,634
Merida isn't the typical Disney princess. Between her skills in archery, sword fighting, and her tough attitude, Merida wouldn't be seen with much sparkle. Instead, the movie and the character focus on her Celtic heritage, hence why Merida's accessories include a belt buckle and wristband.
Experts believe both items to be made of gold and copper. These materials are often used in jewelry, but it's their origin that makes them pricey. Experts assume that they're likely from ancient mines in Scotland, making them hefty in weight.
Jasmine: $7,300
It wasn't uncommon to see children dressed as the Princess of Agrabah, Jasmine from Aladdin, when the movie came out. The pieces included in this analysis aren't from the live-action film, but from the animated movie. Jasmine became well-known for her aqua blue ensemble and matching jewelry.
Her headband could only be made of the finest silk, while the centerpiece is a blue topaz with a yellow gold setting. Experts believe this would cost over $2,000. Thinking logically, solid gold earrings and a necklace would be too heavy for daily wear, so experts assume Jasmine's necklace and earrings are plated in 24 karat gold.
Cinderella: $55,000
Disney's most iconic princess and one of the most well-renowned characters is Cinderella. People could only dream of meeting their fairy godmother and being transformed into a princess, complete with sparkling glass slippers. And Cinderella's whopping jewelry bill comes from the slippers alone.
For the live-action movie, Swarovski made replica slippers for the princess, and experts believe that they would have a value of over $53,000, so it's best not to scuff them. Cinderella's earrings would range from $1,500 to $2,000, depending on which types of pearls are used in her earrings.
Aurora: $70,000
Princess Aurora's tiara and necklace from Sleeping Beauty may be on the simpler side, but it cost a fortune. For her necklace, experts assume it to be gold plated, making it roughly over $3,000 in value. But the real moneymaker is her tiara.
This tiara probably isn't plated and it's safe to assume it's made of solid yellow gold. For a touch of color and sparkle, the tiara is adorned with gemstones and the piece would have an estimated value in real life of over $66,000.
Tiana: $130,000
Princess Tiana from Princess & The Frog outranks many of the other princesses. Tiana is a hard worker, driven and follows her dreams. Not to mention, she gets turned into a frog. So she deserves some nice bling. And her jewelry is extremely nice, seeing as her beautiful contemporary emerald tiara is made of white gold and detailed with diamonds.
The tiara alone would cost roughly $130,000. Her necklace, on the other hand, is likely made from a stone called apatite and would cost up to $300.
Rapunzel: $200,000
The first time Disney fans get to see Rapunzel on the big screen was in the 2010 movie Tangled. Rapunzel is taken from her home as a baby and kept in a secret tower by Mother Gothel, who uses Rapunzel's magic golden hair to restore her youth. Fed up with her boring life, Rapunzel breaks free with the help of an outlaw bad boy, Flynn Rider.
The major jaw-dropping jewelry piece seen in the movie is the famed tiara and the one that Flynn steals. Even in the movie, the tiara is immensely detailed and full of craftsmanship. The three main pieces are large opalescent moonstones and the tiara is also adorned with rubies, pearls, emeralds and diamonds, all set in yellow gold. Experts estimate the tiara alone would cost $200,000.
Elsa & Anna: $1,030,000
The highly acclaimed Disney movie Frozen wins the prize for having the most expensive jewelry of all Disney princesses. Elsa's jewelry would cost roughly $800,000 in real life, while Anna's is an impressive $230,000. Anna's main source of jewelry is her tiara set in yellow gold, with seven carats of tourmalines, 12 carats of citrines and 10 carats of diamonds. Besides the jewels, there's also value in the craftsmanship, making it worth its price point.
Elsa is tagged as Disney's snow princess, with magical powers to control the ice and snow. While she dazzles in her blue dress and ice castle, she also sports some accessories with a hefty price point. At her coronation, Elsa has a scepter likely made of solid gold set with sapphires. Experts believe it to cost over $100,000. The gold orb is set at over $159,000. Her tiara is a show stopper at over $530,000 and is made of yellow gold with a 20-carat sapphire.