When it comes to fashion's most glamorous night, the Met Gala delivers drama, fashion, and jaw-dropping luxury. Held annually on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala is the fundraising event that marks the grand opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit. It draws the world’s biggest names in fashion, film, music, and media, all dressed according to a specific theme.
2025 Met Gala: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”
This year’s exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrated the artistry and influence of Black fashion throughout history. It paid homage to tailoring, craftsmanship, and self-expression through style. Naturally, celebrities turned up in breathtaking ensembles—but the real stars of the blue carpet (yes, the carpet was blue this time) were the glittering, priceless jewels that upped each look to the level of couture heaven.
From rare diamonds and vintage treasures to custom high-jewelry masterpieces, here’s a closer look at the most dazzling and expensive jewellery spotted at the this year’s Met Gala:
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Isha Ambani in Personal Heirloom Necklaces
Isha Ambani graced the red carpet wearing a vintage-inspired solitaire necklace from her personal collection, featuring an 80.73-carat cushion-cut diamond. Fans have also pointed out that the necklaces bears a resemblance to the Cartier Jeanne Toussaint piece featured on Anne Hathaway in Ocean's 8. The necklace in Ocean's 8 was a replica based on the real artifact that was commissioned by the Maharaja of Nawanagar in 1931 and created by Jacques Cartier. The Indian heiress brought tradition and sentiment to the red carpet by layering personal family necklaces. With kundan, polki, and uncut diamonds set in heritage goldwork, her jewellery told a story of legacy and luxury.
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Rihanna in Cartier
Rihanna made a late entrance—but all eyes were on her Cartier High Jewelry watch-and-pendant necklace in 18k white gold and diamonds. She paired it with a vintage Cartier watch brooch from 1925 featuring platinum, onyx, black enamel, ribbon, and diamonds. The mixer of vintage and contemporary Cartier made this one of the most stylistically layered jewellery moments of the night.
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Priyanka Chopra in Bulgari
Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads in the Bulgari Magnus Emerald Necklace and Emerald Reflection Ring from the brand’s vibrant Polychroma collection. The bright green emeralds set against glittering diamonds gave her ensemble a regal intensity, accompanied by equally dazzling high-jewellery earrings.
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Kim Kardashian in Moussaieff
Leave it to Kim Kardashian to wear a choker featuring 153.11 carats of diamonds. Designed by Moussaieff, her high jewelry set included pear, oval, and circular shaped diamonds set in platinum and 18k white gold. Her pendant earrings, totaling over 17 carats, added just the right touch of extravagance to her barely-there gown.
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Anne Hathaway in Bulgari
Anne Hathaway served as a modern muse for Bulgari’s newest High Jewelry collection, unveiled at the Gala. Her tailored Carolina Herrera white shirt was perfectly paired with a sapphire and diamond necklace that drew gasps for its craftsmanship and immense value. Her look was the perfect union of elegance and edge.
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Lisa in Bulgari
Lisa of BLACKPINK brought history to the red carpet. Wearing a Bulgari ancient silver coin necklace, she seamlessly combined the ancient with the avant-garde. Her jewelry ensemble included diamond-studded rings and earrings that added modern dazzle to her archival centerpiece.
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Nicole Kidman in Cindy Chao’s Four Seasons
Known for her red carpet refinement, Nicole Kidman wore Four Seasons Foliage earrings, a Branch bangle, and an Emerald Flora ring from Cindy Chao’s White Label Collection. Each piece was a sculptural work of art, merging nature’s forms with high-wattage brilliance.
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Hailey Bieber in Tiffany & Co.
Hailey Bieber stunned in a Tiffany & Co. High Jewelry necklace featuring a massive 25 carat diamond, accompanied by 12 carat diamond earrings and a 6 carat diamond ring. Her Audemars Piguet watch added a luxe timepiece to an already gleaming look.
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Lala Anthony in Lorraine Schwartz
Red carpet host Lala Anthony sparkled in Lorraine Schwartz’s diamond spiral up-the-ear earrings, a diamond wrap cuff, a cocktail ring, and diamonds woven into her bun—totaling approximately 90 carats. Her look was a tribute to both fun and fabulous.
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Sarah Snook in Rahaminov
Succession star Sarah Snook brought vintage glam in a Rahaminov diamond brooch at her collar featuring an 11.9 carat tourmaline, matched with select pieces from Saidian Vintage Jewels. Understated yet bold, it was a lesson in red carpet restraint and refinement.
Final Thoughts: When Jewellery Becomes the Star
At the 2025 Met Gala, jewelry wasn’t just an accessory—it was a narrative of heritage, extravagance, and self-expression. From century-old vintage pieces to bespoke modern marvels, these treasures added meaning and magic to the night’s couture. The stars may have worn them, but the jewels stole the show.
