The Best Jewelry Looks From the 2023 LACMA Gala

The LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles is an annual celebrity extravaganza, but this year’s soirée felt more glamorous than ever. With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, major film premieres were conspicuously absent, but that didn’t stop Hollywood’s A-listers from showing up in droves and bedecking themselves with a mesmerizing array of jewels. Gucci, the evening’s presenting sponsor, certainly had its moment to shine, as many attendees chose to adorn themselves with striking gems from the renowned Italian label.

Now, let’s talk about the gala’s most sparkling highlights. Jennifer Lopez stole the show with a 161-carat pink tourmaline necklace from Gucci’s latest jewelry collection that could rival the crown jewels. At the same time, Kim Kardashian channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe, reminding us that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” And then there was Lupita Nyong’o, dripping in a mesmerizing display of jewels from the esteemed De Beers. Get ready to be bedazzled as we take you on a sparkling journey through the dazzling world of the LACMA Art + Film Gala’s most radiant jewelry moments!

See past LACMA Gala jewelry looks right here!

 

Jennifer Lopez's jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

Jennifer Lopez's jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

JENNIFER LOPEZ: Jennifer Lopez’s jewelry game was next-level opulence at the gala. You couldn’t help but be captivated by her necklace, featuring a jaw-dropping 161-carat cushion-cut pink tourmaline from Gucci’s newest Allegoria high jewelry collection. With a diamond bow clasp and a chain bedazzled with 72 fancy tourmalines, totaling 88 carats, it created a mesmerizing chromatic gradient. But J.Lo didn’t stop there. She added a delightful multi-gemmed bracelet from the same collection and adorned herself with Gucci’s iconic lion logo earrings and a ring studded with diamonds and gleaming emerald eyes. When it comes to shining bright, she’s the undisputed queen of the red carpet!


Jessica Chastain's earrings at 2023 LACMA Gala

JESSICA CHASTAIN: Jessica Chastain is no stranger to delivering unforgettable earring moments on the red carpet, and this time was no exception. She rocked a never-before-seen exclusive pair of gemstone earrings from Gucci’s latest high jewelry collection, Allegoria. It was a debut that left us all in awe, proving once again that when it comes to style, Chastain knows how to make an entrance. These earrings were not just accessories; they were a statement!


Lupita Nyong'o jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

 

LUPITA NYONG’O: Lupita Nyong’o is a true diamond darling, and at the gala, she stuck to the classics, opting for a stunning array of diamonds. But the crown jewel of her ensemble? It was undoubtedly her ‘Swan Lake’ necklace, showcasing various diamond cuts, courtesy of De Beers


Samara Weaving's jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

SAMARA WEAVING: When it comes to making a dazzling statement, model Weaving has it down to an art form. She bedecked herself in a mesmerizing ensemble of diamonds and emeralds from REZA Jewelry including their dazzling Dentelle earrings and their show-stopping Eventail and Reveal rings.


Lenny Kravitz's necklace at 2023 LACMA Gala

LENNY KRAVITZ: This rocker proved that men can rock a diamond necklace with the utmost style and confidence. Sporting a cascading white diamond fringe necklace adorned with black diamond accents from House of Kantor, he made a statement that was loud and clear – diamonds know no gender! Kravitz, you’re rewriting the rules of men’s fashion, one dazzling necklace at a time.


Salma Hayek's jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

SALMA HAYEK-PINAULT:  When it comes to ear candy, Salma takes the cake with Boucheron’s Lierre de Paris asymmetrical pendant earrings. It’s like Mother Nature herself decided to bedeck her ears with diamonds on pink gold vines! And as if that wasn’t enough, she took her finger game to the next level with a two-finger ring from Gucci’s latest Allegoria High Jewelry collection that’s a mini gem garden!


Yara Shahidi's earrings at 2023 LACMA Gala

YARA SHAHIDI: Of course, it’s no surprise that the ever-stylish brand ambassador Shahidi chose Cartier to adorn herself for the event. What made our jaws drop were her $187,000 Panthère de Cartier earrings, an absolute showstopper. With 310 round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling approximately 5.63 carats, and those striking emerald and onyx details, they were like tiny works of art dangling from her ears. Shahidi’s jewelry game was on point, and she left us all in awe!


Kim Kardashian's necklace at 2023 LACMA Gala

KIM KARDASHIAN: It’s like Kim Kardashian stepped right out of the silver screen and channeled the iconic Marilyn Monroe in “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”! Everything about her look was a dazzling tribute, from the pink strapless gown to those elegant elbow gloves. And the pièce de résistance? A mega diamond drop necklace courtesy of the fabulous Lorraine Schwartz. Kim didn’t just channel Monroe; she brought the glamour and sparkle of old Hollywood back to life!


Kirsten Dunst's jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

KIRSTEN DUNST: Kirsten Dunst is serving up some major Twiggy vibes with her crystal-embellished Gucci dress! But she didn’t stop there; she decided to add an extra dose of sparkle to her ears and fingers, and she did it with flair thanks to Briony Raymond’s diamond jewels. Her look is like a time machine to the ’60s, and we’re here for all that dazzling nostalgia!


Jasmine Tookes jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

JASMINE TOOKES: The model absolutely shone with her choice of accessories. Her Diamond V-shaped clip earrings were like twin stars illuminating the night, and then there was that stunning $75,000 diamond and gold choker necklace, both from Joseph Saidian & Sons, embracing her neck with a touch of pure elegance and opulence.


Julia Garner's earrings at 2023 LACMA Gala

JULIA GARNER: Julia Garner’s gala look was a lesson in less-is-more elegance. The actress chose to keep it simple yet stunning, adorning herself with just one piece of jewelry: a pair of chic Nikos Koulis 18k white gold ‘Oui’ diamond and black enamel stud earrings. Sometimes, all it takes is a touch of black-and-white brilliance to steal the spotlight!


Halle Bailey's jewelry at 2023 LACMA Gala

HALLE BAILEY: Bailey’s jewelry game at the gala was nothing short of mesmerizing. She sported a pair of $37,600 Midnight Aquamarine earrings from Graziela Gems, adding a touch of elegance and a pop of color to her ensemble. To top it off, she graced her neck with a stunning Kallati diamond necklace, making a statement that was both radiant and refined.


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Ghoulish Glam: The Spookiest Jewelry Worn by Celebrities

Celebs aren’t immune to the bewitching charms of Halloween; they embrace the spooky season with just as much enthusiasm as we do! In the spirit of this eerie holiday, we’re delving into the crypt of celebrity fashion, unearthing some of the spookiest and most hair-raising jewelry moments. From Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton’s infamous vials of blood, which took “commitment” to a whole new level, to Billy Porter’s penchant for sparkling spider gems that would make any arachnophobe shiver, it’s a chilling journey through the ghoulishly glamorous side of Hollywood. So, grab your cauldron, light your pumpkin-scented candles, and join us in this star-studded Halloween jewelry extravaganza – it’s going to be a “boo”-last!

MACHINE GUN KELLY’S BLOODY SYRINGE EARRING:

Machine Gun Kelly's Syringe earring filled with blood

Machine Gun Kelly sure knows how to make a statement, and he had us all doing a double take at the Tribeca Film Festival during the premiere of his film “Taurus.” What caught everyone’s eye? Well, it was that hard-to-miss syringe earring, complete with a daring blood droplet. But here’s the kicker – whose blood could it be? Your guess is as good as ours, but we’re ready to place our bets on it being a tribute to his love, Megan Fox.


ANGELINA JOLIE & BILLY BOB THORNTON’S BLOOD-FILLED LOCKETS:

Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie's blood lockets

Remember the days when Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton had us all intrigued with their unconventional romance? They took “wearing your heart on your sleeve” quite literally, adorning themselves with vials of each other’s blood during their marriage. In an interview with People.com, Thornton shed light on the origins of this unique gesture.

He explained, “The necklaces were a very simple thing. ‘Hey, let’s poke our fingers with a pen and smear a little blood on there, and when we’re away from each other, we’ll wear the necklace.'” It started as a sweet, intimate idea between the two lovebirds. However, as these things tend to go, by the time the press got hold of it, the story sounded more like they were carrying around gallons of blood, rather than a tiny drop of it.

What’s more, Jolie had even acquired clear lockets for this purpose, adding a touch of romance to their gesture. Thornton revealed, “She thought it would be interesting and romantic if we took a little razor blade and sliced our fingers, smeared a little blood on these lockets, and you wear it around your neck just like you wear your son or daughter’s baby hair in one.” Love can take many forms, and for Angelina and Billy Bob, it was a symbol of their unique connection that left us all fascinated.


MEGAN FOX AND MACHINE GUN KELLY’S BLOOD VIAL PENDANTS:

Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly's Blood Vial necklace

It’s no secret that love can take some unconventional forms, and it seems Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox might be taking a page from the Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton playbook. MGK made headlines when he revealed that he wears a vial containing Megan Fox’s blood around his neck – a gift from the actress herself.

This romantic revelation, shared on Valentine’s Day, left many raising their eyebrows at the uniqueness of the gesture. The decision to create this blood-bound connection was, as MGK explained, prompted by the distance that separated them when Megan had to travel to Bulgaria for a movie shoot. In his own playful words, the gift of “her DNA” became their version of commitment. Talk about taking the concept of being “bonded in blood” to a whole new level.


TIMOTHEE CHALAMET’S BONE-CHILLING NECKLACE:

Timothee Chalamet's bone necklace at Venice Film Festival

Timothée Chalamet had us all trembling with excitement at the London premiere of ‘Bones and All’ during the Venice Film Festival. The heartthrob paid a stylish tribute to his film, turning heads by donning a dazzling Vivienne Westwood choker that was absolutely blinged out. But here’s the kicker – it wasn’t just any choker; it was adorned with linked femur bones!

This audacious fashion choice sent shockwaves through the red carpet, proving that Chalamet knows how to make even bones look chic. It’s the kind of bold statement that only someone like Timothée can pull off with such effortless charm.


ZENDAYA’S SPARKLING SPIDER WEB EARRINGS:

Zendaya's spider earrings at London photo call of Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Euphoria’s own Zendaya swung onto the red carpet at the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ London photo call, but she wasn’t just wearing any old bling. Nope, she decided to get all webby with it and donned a pair of sparkling web earrings by none other than the celebrity favorite, Jacob & Co.

Now, these aren’t your average earrings; they’re what you might call “Jacob’s Web.” Picture this: two large white pearl-and-diamond spiders, decked out with about 752 round-cut gems, adding up to a whopping 3.62 carats. Zendaya’s nod to the Spider-Man universe is as spectacular as it is witty. Who knew that superhero fashion could be so… precious?


MARGOT ROBBIE’S SPIDEY EARRINGS FOR WOLF OF WALL STREET PREMIERE:

Margot Robbie's spider earrings at Wolf of Wall Street premiere

Flashback to 2013, and Margot Robbie made quite the unconventional jewelry statement on the red carpet, celebrating her breakout role in “Wolf of Wall Street.” At the film’s premiere, she dazzled everyone with her bold choice of edgy diamond and pearl spider earrings from none other than Jacob & Co. which certainly spun their web of intrigue that night.


BILLY PORTER’S  LOVE FOR ARACHNID-THEMED JEWELS:

Billy Porter's spider cuff at 2020 Grammy Awards

Billy Porter is no stranger to making a statement on the red carpet, and he sure knows how to rock the arachnid aesthetic. Back in 2020, at the Grammy Awards, he had us all crawling with excitement as he sported a giant Alexis Bittar crystal spider cuff that clamped onto his wrist, adding a touch of glam to the music awards’ red carpet.

Billy Porter's Erickson Beamon spider brooch at 17th Annual DKMS Gala

But that’s not where Billy’s spider fascination ends. In a more recent fashion coup, he attended the 17th Annual DKMS Gala, opting to replace a traditional bow tie with Erickson Beamon’s extraordinary tarantula brooch, entirely covered in sparkling crystals. It was a bold move that showcased his flair for pushing fashion boundaries, proving that spider-themed accessories are the perfect way to weave a web of style on the red carpet.


DOJA CAT’S CREEPY CRAWLERS:

Doja Cat's spider earrings at 2023 MTV Video Music AwardsDoja Cat's spider earrings at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Doja Cat, the queen of quirky surprises, gave a cheeky wink to her album cover at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. She sauntered down the red carpet flaunting Balenciaga Gothic creepy crawlers as her choice of bling. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill earrings; they’ll set you back $1,250, and they’re dripping in matte antique gold brass with more bling than a disco ball – thanks to a dazzling mix of crystal, black, and ruby rhinestones. And what’s even more fabulous is that they decided to crawl up Doja’s ear tip like they had their own VMA afterparty up there.


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Taylor Swift Scores Extra Points with $21 Bracelet at Kansas City Chiefs Game, Proving Love for #87 Travis Kelce!

Taylor Swift has certainly mastered the art of showing her love in style, and this time, she’s wearing her heart on her wrist, quite literally! The 33-year-old “Midnights” songstress recently graced the Kansas City Chiefs game to cheer on her sweetheart, Travis Kelce. As the Chiefs faced off against the Los Angeles Chargers, Swift was spotted in a VIP box, exuding her trademark charm and enthusiasm. What caught everyone’s eye, though, was her adorable fashion statement – a $21 friendship bracelet showcasing Travis Kelce’s jersey number, 87, nestled between two hearts, courtesy of Erimish.

Taylor Swift's 87 friendship bracelet

Taylor Swift's 87 friendship bracelet

Talk about team spirit and love combined! Swift proves once again that she’s not just a pop sensation but also a pro at winning hearts, both on and off the stage.

Taylor Swift's Cartier necklace at Kansas City Chiefs football game

And as if her heartwarming wrist accessory wasn’t enough, Taylor Swift didn’t stop there! Our eagle eyes spotted an 18K yellow gold $32,100 Juste un Clou necklace from Cartier adorning her neck.

Taylor Swift's bracelets at Kansas City Chiefs football game

Along with her heartwarming Travis Kelce bracelet and that jaw-dropping Cartier necklace, she added a chic bracelet stack to her game-day ensemble. This stack featured a fabulous Jacquie Aiche evil eye bracelet, priced at $5,250, and a diamond bar bracelet, equally impressive at $4,250, both from the same jeweler.

Taylor Swift's bracelets at Kansas City Chiefs football game

Oh, the plot thickens! Among the dazzling array of bracelets gracing Taylor Swift’s wrist, our keen eyes didn’t miss a Foundrae belcher bracelet valued at $3,440, complete with an enameled heart medallion worth $995. Could it be a romantic gesture from Travis Kelce, following in the footsteps of Hollywood’s gift-giving extraordinaire, Ben Affleck?

We can’t help but wonder if the tight end, Travis, decided to take a cue from the playbook of love and surprise Taylor with this exquisite Foundrae heart bracelet. Regardless of its origin, it’s a piece that perfectly complements her already stunning accessory game. Whether it’s a gift or a personal addition, one thing’s for sure – Taylor Swift’s style game is stronger than ever, and we’re here for it!

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