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We Found Michelle Obama’s SXSW Jewelry Stack—and It’s Surprisingly Affordable

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The former first lady and newly-minted podcast host sported Kendra Scott jewelry during her recent appearance at SXSW.

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Michelle Obama wore stackable silver rings, so we got stackable silver rings. Or, at least, sleuthed to find out where her pieces were from. On March 13, 2025, the former first lady and her new podcast co-host and brother Craig Robinson stopped by South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX, to do a live taping of their new podcast titled IMO or “in my opinion.”

The new podcast touches on subjects Obama is used to discussing, like inspiration, life hacks, career advice, and so much more. During the SXSW conference appearance, the former first lady even discussed the nasty rumors about her and her husband’s marriage that have been swirling around the internet. Spoiler alert: she doesn’t pay attention to the haters.

As Obama graced the stage, she looked comfortable and chic in a clay-colored denim set by Rabanne. She polished off the look with a number of pieces from local Austin jewelry brand Kendra Scott—and some of the items may be more affordable than you think.

Michelle Obama SXSW Outfit
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First, she wore lab-grown drop diamond earrings that retail for nearly $9,000. Although this is definitely a splurge, the diamonds are much more affordable than they would be if they were naturally mined. Her pair is dubbed the Lab Grown White Diamond Custom Elisa Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold ($8,950) on the Kendra Scott website, and they perfectly matched her relaxed denim vibe while adding a bit of light-catching glimmer to her on-stage look. The earrings are also available in yellow gold at the same price.

On her hands, she wore a few Kendra Scott Larissa Band rings in sterling silver that feature a hammered metal finish and are perfect for stacking. And the best part? Each ring is just $40. She finished off the look with a sparkling cubic zirconia stunner, also by Kendra Scott.

Obama is known to rock a high-low look, and the CZ Emery Silver Band Ring is the perfect companion to those $9,000 earrings. Plus, it’s currently on sale for just $54.97. Shop her SXSW jewelry lineup below.

Lab Grown White Diamond Custom Elisa Drop Earrings
These luxe earrings are selling out quick.
Emery Silver Band Ring in White CZ
Down From $70
Subtle with a side of sparkle.
Larissa Band Ring in Sterling Silver
This simple ring is perfect for layering.

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