The 2025 Met Gala served diamonds, drama, and dandyism in dazzling doses. This year’s theme, “Tailored for You,” took its cue from the Costume Institute’s exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a celebration of Black history, culture, and fashion that placed a spotlight on the art of sharp suiting and self-expression.
But let’s be honest—the tailoring may have told the story, but the jewelry screamed the headline. From Heidi Klum, who casually wore a $20 million floating solitaire diamond like it was no big deal, to Isha Ambani, who showed up in jaw-dropping diamonds and gemstones straight out of the family vault, her look was dripping in legacy and luxury.
Dandies, legends, and fashion risk-takers alike gilded themselves in Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Ana Khouri, and more, proving that when it comes to Met Gala moments, the jewels are just as tailored as the tuxes.
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RIHANNA: Rihanna might’ve had the world buzzing over baby number three, but her Met Gala jewels deserved just as much attention.
Tucked under her cravat? A Cartier High Jewelry Sérénité watch-and-pendant necklace in 18k white gold and diamonds — yes, it transforms into a watch. Talk about stealth wealth. Estimated price tag? Somewhere near $2.8 million.
Riri also slipped a Cartier Collection brooch from 1925 onto her pocket—think platinum, white gold, onyx, enamel, and diamonds with a ribbon flourish. On her collar? An Art Deco Bulgari double-clip brooch from FD Gallery.
Top it all off with diamond studs, a sapphire and diamond ring from Joseph Saidian & Sons, and ruby cuff buttons from Manish Malhotra, and Riri once again proved: when it comes to layering fine jewelry, she’s in a league of her own.
On her way to the Met Gala and debuting her baby bump for the first time, Rihanna layered brooches worth a closer look. Her trio included a Lang Antiques Victorian Yogo sapphire, pearl and diamond flower pendant/brooch pinned to her fur stole alongside a Joseph Saidian & Sons Art Deco diamond and onyx lapel watch brooch and a Briony Raymond New York antique Victorian ‘en tremblant’ diamond brooch.
DOJA CAT: Doja Cat dialed up the drama and channeled peak ’80s decadence—think Grace Jones energy—in a Marc Jacobs pinstripe and leopard zoot suit, made even louder with oversized David Webb door knocker earrings. Around her neck? A $259,870 enamel Paper Clip necklace, plus a diamond rose brooch for good measure.
But it didn’t stop there—Doja hit the after-parties in Webb’s Midnight Spectrum earrings and a Cascade necklace dripping in emeralds and sapphires. With jewels like that, of course, she partied past midnight.
COCO JONES: One of the night’s most unforgettable necklines? That belonged to Jones, who wore a custom Manish Malhotra creation that threw the rulebook out the window. Drenched in vivid tanzanites and brilliant-cut diamonds, the pièce de résistance was its jaw-dropping 20-carat tanzanite.
SARAH SNOOK: If “more is more” was a dress code, she nailed it. Snook turned her satin bow tie and lapel into a jewel-studded display with vintage pins & rings from Saidian, a Rahaminov Diamonds brooch, and a ring from Mindi Mond—pulling off a darkly glamorous look that gave broochcore a whole new edge.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA & NICK JONAS: Debuting ahead of schedule, the Magnus Emerald necklace—featuring a jaw-dropping 241.06-carat emerald, the largest faceted stone Bvlgari has ever set—landed squarely on Priyanka Chopra’s neck for the Met Gala. But Nick Jonas wasn’t playing second fiddle. He showed up in a Tiffany L’Envol Wing brooch dripping in pearls and diamonds, plus a diamond brooch over 13 carats that gave more than a nod to Chalamet’s legendary 2021 placement. This was a couple’s jewelry power move if we’ve ever seen one.
GABRIELLE UNION & DWYANE WADE: Gabrielle Union turned up the heat in Tiffany & Co.’s Ray of Light necklace—pink and red spinels + diamonds blazing at her neck. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade dove into the same treasure trove, surfacing with a diamond starfish brooch that made waves of its own
AURORA JAMES: Activist and designer Aurora James let her jewelry do the talking at the Met, stepping out in Ana Khouri’s sculptural 18k gold collar, set with glinting diamonds and anchored by a striking 11.10-carat white diamond cradled in rock crystal. A quiet flex—bold, brilliant, and unforgettable.
MONA PATEL: Tech and tailoring? Yes, please, because Mona Patel nailed both. She hit the Met Gala carpet in a custom Thom Browne suit with a moving mechanical spine—yes, it actually shifts back and forth—studded with what looked like crystals (or maybe diamonds?) in a slick nod to her MIT and tech roots. But the real scene-stealer? Her Thom Brown dachshund bag, which rocked a 1000-carat emerald-cut diamond leash (because, of course, it did). Add in the diamond studs and what looked like sparkly cuff buttons, and it’s clear: this was one high-wattage, high-IQ look.
DEMI MOORE: We weren’t sure what to make of Demi Moore’s tie-inspired Thom Browne look at first glance—but one thing was crystal clear: her diamond game was on point. Cascading earrings and double cuffs from sustainable label Shiphra Jewelry brought serious sparkle (and balance) to the avant-garde ensemble.
LAURYN HILL: Was Hill the most regal guest Pharrell brought to the Met? Quite possibly. The singer arrived draped in a striking suite of jewelry—earrings, ring, and a bold necklace—all crafted by British Ghanaian artist and V&A jewelry curator Emefa Cole. Forged from SMO gold responsibly sourced from a single, fully traceable mine in Côte d’Ivoire, each sculptural piece channeled the power and presence of Ghanaian royalty. A look with roots, purpose, and plenty of punch.
TRACEE ELLIS ROSS: Gotta love Tracee Ellis Ross. When she wears jewelry, she dons the boldest and best. She kept it simple with just two rings: L’Enchanteur’s hand-carved sugilite ring set in 14K gold with diamonds on one finger and a 47.09-carat rubellite tourmaline ring from Material Goods on the other.
VITTORIA CERETTI: Model Vittoria hit the Met Gala carpet serving up some serious layering lessons! Think three layers of pure diamond decadence: a Belle Époque diamond choker, a Mid-Century diamond necklace, and a Victorian Diamond bib. And that diamond anklet with the pear drop? Definitely giving off some Rihanna vibes. All from Briony Raymond.
ISHA AMBANI: Did Isha Ambani just raid the family vault for the Met Gala? You bet she did! Rocking a 481-carat Cartier diamond necklace straight from her mom’s collection, this showstopper was inspired by the iconic 1931 piece designed for India’s Maharaja of Nawanagar. Fun fact: This historic necklace was the centerpiece of a heist in the 2018 film Ocean’s 8—yep, they made a prop version for the movie! To top it all off, she accessorized with a pair of Moi Jonah bird brooches in her hair and two massive Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger rings, plus more gems sewn into her cape!
CARDI B: Cardi B may have been dripping in diamonds courtesy of Messika, but it was her unexpected Burberry brooch that had us doing a double-take. Custom-made in cubic zirconia and rhodium, the thistle-shaped piece wasn’t just fashion—it was symbolism. Long associated with resilience, strength, and protection, the thistle speaks to enduring adversity and thriving despite it, making it a poignant nod to the perseverance of Black communities. Style with substance? Cardi delivered.
ZENDAYA: Zendaya didn’t just turn heads from the front at the Met Gala—she made sure to captivate from behind too! A Serpenti brooch in white gold and emerald peeked out just below her collar, proving that even the back of her look deserves attention. Her hand shimmered with a Bvlgari platinum ring featuring a stunning round diamond, and her ears were graced with a pair of round fancy color diamonds that took her ensemble to a whole new level.
ANNE HATHAWAY: Bvlgari chose the Met Gala to unveil its latest high jewelry collection on global ambassador Anne Hathaway, the jaw-dropping Cosmic Vault necklace with its show-stopping 123-carat sapphire surrounded by diamonds, onyx, and rubellite.
TEYANA TAYLOR: Teyana Taylor may have been among the first to hit the red carpet, but she made a lasting impression. Inspired by her 2018 track Rose in Harlem, she rocked a Ruth E. Carter-designed look complete with serpentine chains, a collection of Renaissance-inspired brooches, and a watch-fob-inspired necklace, all from David Yurman. It’s giving a Harlem Renaissance fantasy.
ANDRA DAY: Who piled on the most accessories at the Met? That crown goes to Andra Day. She brought full theatrical flair, casually clutching a pair of black crystal and pearl opera glasses from A-morir and one of Cartier’s latest showpieces: a $16,800 calfskin jewelry bag dotted with amethyst, garnet, and green onyx cabochons.
Her high-jewelry Kalung necklace from Cartier, dripping in diamonds, amethysts, and garnets, doubled as a statement tie against her hot pink suit—and yes, that was a La Panthère hairpin sparkling in her updo.
JANELLE MONAE: Are diamonds going to be made from tequila? Maybe! After all, Janelle Monae rocked one pinned to her tie while channeling a futuristic dandy at the Met. From the surrealist Cameron Hughes clock-monocle dangling from her hat (which, by the way, totally worked) to jewels by Selim Mouzannar and Marie Lichtenberg’s Eye Scap ring, worth $10,560, along with a Vacheron Constantin watch, she was the ultimate future visionary.
But let’s get back to that Tequila diamond. 1800 Tequila teamed up with jewelry designer Jonathan Raksha to craft a 5.5-carat emerald-cut stone from actual liquid 1800 Cristalino tequila. As Monae said on her Instagram, “As a futurist, and knowing the impact traditional diamond mining has had on African nations, it was important my custom piece reflected a more conscious and considered approach to luxury.”
ANNA WINTOUR: The Vogue editor didn’t hold back—she layered two dazzling diamond rivières, including a 45-carat antique Victorian piece from Briony Raymond, and a 260.48 carat heart-shaped aquamarine set with an antique brooch by Lydia Courteille. A masterclass in editorial elegance with a collector’s eye.
BEE SHAFFER: Like mother, like daughter! Anna Wintour’s daughter proved that a flair for antique sparkle runs in the family, pairing Briony Raymond’s early 19th-century Georgian amethyst and aquamarine chandelier earrings with a late 19th-century gold fringe necklace from Fred Leighton. A vintage gem lover in her own right!
JODIE TURNER-SMITH: You couldn’t miss Jodie Turner-Smith in her striking Burberry look, inspired by Selika Lazevski—the pioneering Black equestrian of Belle Époque Paris. She finished the ensemble with MARLI diamond earrings, stacks of MARLI band rings, and opal fine jewelry rings by Drunk Cotton, serving elegance with a side of historical homage.
KIM KARDASHIAN: Three must be the magic number! Kim dazzled in a choker boasting 153.11 carats of pear, oval, and round diamonds set in platinum and 18k white gold, paired with two other Moussaieff high jewelry necklaces that together formed one stunning bib. And no, they’re not Lorraine Schwartz—surprised?
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HEIDI KLUM: Heidi Klum kept it simple—well, sort of. Her lone piece of Met Gala jewelry? A $10 million floating diamond from Lorraine Schwartz, suspended around her neck with what looked like fishing wire. “I just hope it’s strong enough,” she joked. “I don’t want to lose this big bubble along the way.”
NICOLE KIDMAN: Nicole Kidman’s red carpet jewelry was a dreamy collaboration with designer Cindy Chao, who turned to Mother Nature for inspiration—think diamonds arranged like delicate twigs and shimmering leaves, crafted into one-of-a-kind wearable sculptures.
HALLE BERRY: A$AP Rocky wasn’t the only one making neckwear headlines—Halle Bailey stepped out in Cartier’s Tsagaan High Jewelry suite, pairing the diamond and onyx necklace and earrings with a few dazzling rings. Word is she’s heading to Cannes next… will Cartier be packing her jewelry box again?
DOECHII: Did Pharrell have a hand in the yellow diamonds that accented Doechii’s LV look? Probably since he created the Andre Leon Talley-inspired look. She was spotted wearing a Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. brooch with a stunning 12-carat fancy yellow diamond, paired with an 8-carat yellow diamond butterfly ring.
FKA TWIGS: FKA Twigs took a cue from Josephine Baker at the Met, pairing her look with a curated mix of Fred Leighton and Kwiat pieces. But the real scene-stealers? Her Leighton diamond vine pendant earrings—delicate, dramatic, and full of vintage bite.
SERENA WILLIAMS: Tennis legend turned style MVP, Serena Williams served up serious glam at the Met. Her mint green silk dress got a perfect match in Mateo New York’s green amethyst Asscher and pear drop rings. She topped it off with 1960s diamond wing earrings featuring approx. 6-carat pear-shaped drops, but the real power move? That 1950s Fred Leighton diamond and platinum swirl brooch—pinned in her hair. A grand slam in vintage sparkle.
TESSA THOMPSON: A dandy look done right? Tessa Thompson nailed it with a vintage sapphire and diamond flower brooch from Saidian Vintage Jewels pinned just so, plus stacks of black-and-white diamond bands from EFFY that added just the right amount of attitude.
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