- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Love Island's Olandria Wears $10M Necklace to Oscars Party, But Felt "Scared" the Whole Night
The reality star was cautious about the hefty price tag of her eye-catching accessory at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:05pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Love Island USA star Olandria Carthen turned heads at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party in a custom white backless gown with a plunging neckline. But the real showstopper was the multi-million-dollar necklace she wore with the look, which left the 27-year-old feeling "scared af the whole night." Olandria took to social media to share her nerves about the $10 million price tag of the stunning accessory.
Why it matters
Olandria's experience highlights the pressure and anxiety that can come with wearing extremely valuable jewelry, even for celebrities attending high-profile events. As one of the most visible stars from the popular dating show Love Island USA, Olandria's fashion choices are closely watched, putting an added spotlight on the risks of donning such a pricey piece.
The details
Olandria wore a custom white Pajtim Raci gown with a plunging neckline and sheer floor-length skirt to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. The standout accessory was a multi-million-dollar necklace that the reality star said cost a staggering $10 million. In social media posts, Olandria admitted she was "scared af the whole night" about wearing the expensive jewelry, even jumping when people reached in to hug her.
- Olandria attended the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 15.
The players
Olandria Carthen
A 27-year-old reality star who appeared on the most recent season of Love Island USA.
Nic Vansteenberghe
Olandria's boyfriend, who was also a contestant on Love Island USA.
Amaya Espinal
A fellow Love Island USA contestant who won the most recent season alongside her partner Bryan Arenales.
What they’re saying
“The back necklace? 10 milli!!! I was scared af the whole night ngl [not gonna lie].”
— Olandria Carthen, Reality Star
“LMFAOO nah fr!!! Jumping everytime ppl reach for a hug.”
— Olandria Carthen, Reality Star
“Be yourself. Don't lose who you are. There's going to be moments where it is tough because you're isolated for three months, but that's going to be a unique experience that you are going to grow from, and something that you probably will never experience again.”
— Amaya Espinal, Love Island USA Winner
“Be present.”
— Amaya Espinal, Love Island USA Winner
The takeaway
Olandria's experience highlights the pressures and anxieties that can come with wearing extremely valuable jewelry, even for celebrities attending high-profile events. As a rising reality TV star, Olandria's fashion choices are closely watched, putting an added spotlight on the risks of donning such a pricey piece. Meanwhile, fellow Love Island alum Amaya Espinal offered advice to future contestants, encouraging them to stay true to themselves and make the most of their unique villa experience.
