The Best Jewelry From the 2024 Academy Museum Gala

The Academy Museum Gala may be relatively new on the scene, but it has already cemented itself as a must-see for those who love a good jewelry moment. Last night’s event did not disappoint, with an array of show-stopping diamonds and vibrant gems gracing the red carpet. Saoirse Ronan dazzled with her Anita Ko diamond Ruth earrings, while Amy Adams added a splash of color with her bold David Webb coral and onyx ones. And Gabrielle Union? She gave us a first look at Tiffany & Co.’s magnificent Magnolia necklace.

The men brought their A-game too, with brooches decorating lapels in eye-catching diamonds and colored stones.

Scroll down to see the best jewelry looks of the night, and don’t forget to revisit last year’s red carpet highlights!

Gabrielle Union-Wade's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

GABRIELLE UNION-WADE: Big shoutout to Gabrielle Union-Wade for debuting this stunning Magnolia Tiffany & Co. necklace! Adorned with hand-carved milky quartz, this piece features a breathtaking 43-carat morganite, beautifully surrounded by sparkling pink sapphires and diamonds.  Let’s not forget the Pisces bracelet complete with padparadscha sapphires, rubellites, and diamonds! Remember when Dua Lipa rocked the piece at the Grammys? Talk about a jewelry moment!


Saoirse Ronan's earrings at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

SAOIRSE RONAN: Did you even have to ask? Saoirse Ronan’s Ruth diamond earrings from LA-based jeweler Anita Ko are the clear winners for Best Earrings of the Night!


Demi Moore's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

DEMI MOORE: Demi’s Tiffany & Co. Blue Book diamond bracelet was a showstopper, but those high jewelry earrings with over 8 carats of tanzanites and hand-carved chalcedonies? They perfectly matched her stunning sequin dress!


Amy Adams jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

AMY ADAMS: Best bracelet moment? That’s easy! It goes to Amy Adams, who nailed the diamond bracelet and colorful earrings combo, just like Demi at the same event. Her stunning diamond and platinum Dome bracelet was the highlight, beautifully paired with vibrant coral, black onyx, ruby, and diamond earrings worth a jaw-dropping $67,000, both from David Webb.


Kim Kardashian's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

KIM KARDASHIAN: Kim proves you can’t go wrong with a classic diamond necklace! And no, it’s not by Lorraine Schwartz—it’s Tiffany & Co.! That stunning pear-shaped diamond drop is over 15 carats, elegantly hanging from a necklace featuring 118 mixed-cut diamonds totaling over 65 carats. It just goes to show that diamonds are forever!


Margaret Qualley's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

MARGARET QUALLEY: A tiara moment at the Academy Museum Gala! Oh, Margaret Qualley said ‘YES’ to that crown moment! Chanel’s Etoile Filante head jewel had her looking like she plucked a constellation out of the sky and wore it. 🌟 Add in those La Lune Talisman earrings, and we’re officially starstruck!


Marion Cotillard's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

MARION COTILLARD: Speaking of Chanel and diamonds, can we get any cooler than Marion Cotillard rocking  Brins de Diamant earrings and Zina bracelet? She embodies elegance with that signature Chanel flair, making every moment look effortless!


Elizabeth Olsen's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

ELIZABETH OLSEN: Did she have you fooled? You do know that Olsen isn’t wearing diamonds, right? She’s dazzling in sparkly and affordable Swarovski crystals, showcasing their Matrix earrings, Sublima bangle, and a chic domed cocktail ring. Who knew you could shine so bright without the hefty price tag?


Jurnee Smollett's necklace at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

JURNEE SMOLLETT: Did you know that, according to Chanel, Jurnee Smollett’s necklace, called Summer Cruise, features long-cut sapphires and pavé diamonds that mimic the blue and white stripes on a sailor’s uniform? Plus, that stunning 1.06-carat fancy intense yellow diamond is like the perfect little button on a collar!


Eiza Gonzalez's necklace at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

EIZA GONZALEZ: Need a little diamond back drama? Eiza delivers with her eye-catching, diamond-studded, chain-linked starburst pendant necklace from David Yurman!


Olivia Wilde's necklace at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

OLIVIA WILDE: We’d be grinning like Olivia too if we had the chance to wear Tiffany & Co.’s Celeste necklace, featuring over 877 diamonds that total a dazzling 53 carats!


Sarah Paulson's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

SARAH PAULSON:  While some might say it’s a bit much, we think Sarah Paulson owns it! She paired Bulgari’s High Jewelry Serpenti Tubogas necklace with a chic yellow gold bracelet featuring a cabochon green tourmaline and topped it off with pink gold Serpenti earrings for the perfect finish. To elevate her look even further, she seamlessly added an 18K gold Tubogas five-row wrap diamond bracelet by Beladora. Talk about a jewelry moment!


Andra Day's earrings at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

ANDRA DAY: Day took a fresh spin on classic diamond hoops with her choice of REZA’s playful yellow gold and white diamond Loop earrings


Carrie Coon's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

CARRIE COON: Coon brought all the Hollywood glam with dramatic 18kt gold and diamond fringe earrings by Aletto, paired with 1950s gold and diamond bangles by Pierre Sterlé. But did you catch that flash of color from her exquisite 8-carat oval ruby and diamond ring? All from Fred Leighton.


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY:  Rosie’s Saint Laurent embellished halter neck gown was the perfect backdrop to showcase Tiffany’s legendary Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock brooch in pendant form, complete with an eye-watering 15-carat citrine.


Marisa Abela's necklace at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

MARISA ABELA: Marisa Abela showcased a chic jacket with a plunging neckline, channeling the same daring vibe as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in her stunning dress. To elevate her look, Marisa wore a Bulgari High Jewelry Tubogas necklace in pink gold featuring an oval orange topaz, along with a B.zero1 rock ring and matching earrings.


Nicole Kidman's earrings at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

NICOLE KIDMAN:  Embracing a minimal jewelry look that still packed a punch, Nicole showcased a never-before-seen pair of Messika diamond Groove earrings from their Midnight Sun High Jewelry Collection.


Joey King's jewelry at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

JOEY KING: King rocked our favorite REZA Crescent earrings along with their stunning Eventail and Petillant rings. The only thing we wished? That she had pulled her hair back to let those beauties shine even brighter!


Dwayne Wade's brooch at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

DWAYNE WADE: Wade usually goes for Cartier on the red carpet, but this time he surprised us with a stunning Jean Schlumberger Fern brooch featuring a striking 10-carat tanzanite—perhaps because his wife wore Tiffany too!


Joshua Jackson's brooch at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

JOSHUA JACKSON: Joshua Jackson added a seriously luxe touch to his look with the De Beers Enchanted Lotus brooch, which comes with an eye-watering price tag of $50,000.


Lamorne Morris brooch at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

LAMORNE MORRIS: It was only fitting for the New Girl alum to add a touch of celestial charm to his midnight blue Thom Sweeney suit, pinning on two starry antique brooches by Toni + Chloë Goutal.


Drew Starkey's brooch at 2024 Academy Museum Gala

DREW STARKEY: It’s not a red carpet without a Jean Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock brooch spotting. The one pinned on Drew’s lapel features an eye-watering tanzanite of over 52 carats!


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Best Jewelry At The 2024 MTV VMAs

Ready to feast your eyes on the 2024 MTV VMAs’ glittering highlights? This year’s event was a treasure trove of jaw-dropping jewels—from Sabrina Carpenter’s delightful diamond-shaped swing to Taylor Swift’s possibly million-dollar canary diamond studs. Add in vibrant gemstones courtesy of Tyla and Gothic-inspired crosses like Camila Cabello’s, and you’ve got a jewelry lineup that’s as entertaining as the performances. Want the scoop on the sparkliest moments? Keep scrolling for the ultimate sparkle rundown!

You can check out last year’s VMA jewelry looks right here!

Lisa's jewelry from 2024 MTV VMAs

LISA FROM BLACKPINK: K-pop queen Lisa from Blackpink rocked Bulgari’s High Jewelry Serpenti Tubogas necklace with emeralds and diamonds, but let’s be real—the ring stole the spotlight. With a 28-carat cushion morganite that was hard to miss, it might have just outshone the necklace.


Taylor Swift's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

TAYLOR SWIFT: If you’ve ever wondered what 30-carat pear-shaped canary yellow diamonds look like, just check out Taylor’s earlobes! We’re all about a stellar Swift and Schwartz red carpet moment, and those Lorraine Schwartz earrings—featuring 30 carats of pear-shaped canary yellow diamonds surrounded by bold black jade—were our favorites of the night.

Taylor Swift's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

Embracing her inner rock star, Swift took the stage dripping in a treasure trove of gems! From diamond horn earrings and bracelets by Rainbow K to pavé diamond drop hoops and rings from Ali Weiss Jewelry, she also flaunted pieces from Jade Ruzzo, Retrouvai, MATEO, Lizzie Mandler, Grown Brilliance and For Future Reference Vintage.


Megan Thee Stallion's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

MEGAN THEE STALLION: Another Schwartz moment lit up the MTV VMAs carpet, courtesy of host, nominee, and performer Megan Thee Stallion. She dazzled in not one but two enormous black and white diamond cocktail rings and a stunning diamond bracelet. Talk about a triple threat in the sparkle department!


Paris Hilton's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

PARIS HILTON: We’re taking notes from the queen herself, Paris Hilton, who stacked multiple Swarovski Millenia chokers and necklaces to craft one epic neckpiece. Talk about dripping in crystals so sparkling, they could pass for diamonds!


Camila Cabello's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

CAMILA CABELLO: Is it even a music awards show without a bold cross jewelry moment? Camila Cabello nailed the vibe, dripping in Gothic black diamond cross gems by Loree Rodkin. Channeling Madonna, maybe? Either way, she served some serious divine diva energy!


Damiano David's brooch at 2024 MTV VMAs

DAMIANO DAVID: Have we just discovered Tiffany & Co.’s next ambassador? Måneskin’s Damiano David sure seems to be vying for the title! He strutted his stuff rocking the iconic ‘Bird On A Rock’ brooch by Jean Schlumberger, complete with an enormous oval-shaped amethyst that could make any magpie swoon. Talk about a rockstar accessory!


Sabrina Carpenter's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

SABRINA CARPENTER: Diamonds were definitely on the menu for the Espresso star! She hit the carpet in De Beers’ 18k white gold ‘Swan Lake’ necklace with 23.95 carats of diamonds, a platinum ring with a 3.35-carat emerald-cut diamond, and ‘Snow Dance’ earrings with another 2.75 carats.

Sabrina Carpenter's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

Her performance was a diamond dream literally! Sitting on a diamond-shaped swing sat a Bulgari High Jewelry platinum necklace with a dazzling 21.12-carat pear spinel around Carpenter’s neck complete with matching diamond earrings.

Sabrina Carpenter's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

She capped off her VMA celebration with Messika Persian Drop earrings—yep, the same stunners Beyoncé flaunted with Jay-Z in their ‘APESHIT’ video!


Tyla's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

TYLA: The award for most colorful jewels of the night goes to Tyla, who turned heads with an aquamarine lucite necklace from Alexis Bittar and cosmic pink Luna Petite earrings from Saule. Her fingers were a candy-colored dream thanks to her Fabergé gemstone rings which included a $28,900 pink spinel and diamond stunner and a $69,500 orange topaz masterpiece.


Ayra Starr's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMas

AYRA STARR: The only female artist to rock a timepiece on the red carpet was Ayra Starr, who flaunted her wrist with a stunning 168 white diamond Jacob & Co. Jagged Gem Boutique watch. She paired it with their Angelic Diamond Drop earrings, proving that every second counts when you’re dripping in gems!


Chappell Ronan's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

CHAPPELL RONAN: Can we take a moment to appreciate the details on Chappell Ronan? Those pearl-tipped nails are pure perfection, the dainty mesh purse is a vintage dream, and don’t even get me started on that L. Shalom Cocoanut Grove Armor ring—it’s giving ultimate edgy glam vibes!


Tate McRae's jewelry at 2024 MTV VMAs

TATE MCRAE:  Did Tate McRae drop hints about her latest single It’s OK I’m OK—where she gets arrested in the music video—through her earrings and rings? Sporting diamond-studded handcuff earrings called “Love Lockdown” and pairing them with a double gold pavé ring from Jacob & Co., she’s clearly not just locking down the style game!


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