Amazon’s Most Expensive Holiday Item - Diamond Earrings

Amazon.com sold a pair of $94,000 diamond earrings, its highest-priced item so far this holiday season. The drop earrings are set with two 2.5 carat yellow diamonds and two 1 carat white diamonds for a total carat weight of 8.34 carats. The GIA certified diamonds are set in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.

The online retailer says high-end jewelry has been more popular than ever with Amazon.com shoppers this holiday season. Customers have purchased several thousand styles of jewelry including pieces of 18 karat gold, diamond solitaire rings, diamond stud earrings and pearl strands in varying shapes, sizes and colors.

“We're delighted that more and more customers are turning to Amazon.com for luxury jewelry shopping,” said Steven Goldsmith, vice president, Amazon.com Jewelry.

Amazon revealed that the last order placed on December 22 in time for Christmas delivery contained 14 karat yellow gold four prong 4mm square sapphire stud earrings.

Several high-end designer watches have also been popular with customers, including the Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Men's Watch and the Omega Men's Seamaster 300 M Chrono Diver Watch.