Nine years after her traumatic Paris robbery, Kim Kardashian returned to the city — and made a bold statement with her jewelry.
On Tuesday, May 13, The Kardashians star arrived at the Palais de Justice in Paris with her mother, Kris Jenner, to testify in the trial of the suspects accused of orchestrating the 2016 heist.
For the high-profile appearance, the SKIMS founder wore a sleek, black, structured blazer with a peplum hem, paired with a matching figure-hugging skirt.
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Kim Kardashian Sports Expensive Jewelry for Paris Robbery Case
Despite the nature of the case, Kardashian didn’t shy away from sparkle. She accessorized with a striking $1.5M diamond necklace from Samer Halimeh New York and completed the look with an $8,100 Briony Raymond Sloan Pavé Diamond Ear Cuff in 18k gold.
Social media users defended her choice of jewelry, with one person commenting, "she shouldn't have to live in fear."
PEOPLE chatted with Laura Taylor, a jewelry expert at Lorel Diamonds, who said, "This isn’t just another public appearance; it's the first time she has come face to face with the people who tied her up, held her at gunpoint, and stole millions worth of jewelry. She knew the cameras would be there, the images would be shared globally, and in typical Kim fashion, she made sure she was in control of how she was seen."
Kim Kardashian Recalls 2016 Paris Robbery
The mother of four is expected to take the stand in the trial of 10 individuals facing charges connected to the 2016 robbery. According to the BBC, during her testimony on May 13, she was asked whether she believed she was going to die during the harrowing ordeal. Her response: "I absolutely did think I was gonna die."
The incident took place during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016, where the reality star experienced a terrifying ordeal when five armed men forced their way into her room at the No Address Hotel in the middle of the night. The intruders tied her up at gunpoint and locked her in a bathroom before making off with millions of dollars in jewelry.
