The 14 Most Jaw-Dropping Diamonds and Accessories Ever Seen on the Met Gala Red Carpet

The Met Gala is called fashion’s biggest night for a reason.

The annual event has been around since 1948, but the concept of a themed gala wasn’t introduced until nearly 30 years later in 1973. Since then, celebrities have been hitting the red carpet in statement looks that often include custom couture and millions of dollars worth of diamonds.

Cardi B donned a massive diamond necklace complete with a 141-carat emerald pendant in 2024, while Dua Lipa debuted an over 200-carat diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co. at the 2023 Met Gala.

Dramatic headpieces (think: intricate halos to beaded caps) are also popular accessories for Met Gala attendees. In 2021, Iman shut down the gala’s red carpet when she arrived in a gold feathered headpiece and jumpsuit by Harris Reed that took 400 hours to create, per Vogue.

Take a look back at some of the most jaw-dropping diamond and accessory moments from over the years.

Cardi B’s Kamyen Diamond-and-Emerald Jewelry in 2024

Cardi B stepped out at the 2024 Met Gala in a voluminous Windowsen gown (dubbed the biggest dress of the night) with the jewelry to match. She paired the black tulle dress with a Kamyen diamond necklace, which featured a 141-carat Colombian emerald pendant. The singer completed the look with emerald-and-diamond chandelier earrings, bangles and cocktail rings.

Demi Moore’s Cartier Diamond-and-Emerald Jewelry in 2024

Another star who opted for green jewels at the 2024 Met Gala was Demi Moore. She paired her floral Harris Reed dress with 10 carats of Cartier diamond-and-emerald jewelry that had previously never been worn. The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace.

Dua Lipa’s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace in 2023

Dua Lipa arrived at the 2023 Met Gala as a Chanel bride in a tweed ballgown, previously worn by supermodel Claudia Schiffer. However, the centerpiece of her look was a stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace. Set on the brand’s Lucida Star necklace was a never-before-worn white Legendary diamond that weighed over 200 carats and closely resembled the iconic yellow Tiffany diamond.

Priyanka Chopra’s Bulgari Blue Diamond Necklace in 2023

Priyanka Chopra stunned at the 2023 Met Gala in a black Valentino gown and ruffle-lined cape, which she accessorized with a platinum-and-diamond necklace. The Bulgari piece featured the Laguna Blu diamond, an 11.6-carat gem that has a rare aquamarine hue and pear shape.

Blake Lively’s Lorraine Schwartz Bronze Diamond Jewelry in 2022

Blake Lively incorporated the “Gilded Glamour” theme for the 2022 Met Gala into every aspect of her ensemble, from her copper Versace gown to her custom Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. She opted for drop earrings with 90 carats of nude-colored diamonds and Colombian emeralds before finishing off the look with a copper tiara, which featured 100 carats of bronze-colored diamonds and tourmaline gemstones.

Iman’s Gold Feather Headpiece in 2021

Iman turned heads at the 2021 Met Gala in a golden masterpiece by Harris Reed that took 400 hours to create. The model paired a metallic gold jumpsuit, which featured a hoop skirt cage, with a gold feathered headpiece. She complemented the massive tiered halo with Fred Leighton diamond-and-citrine earrings, gold cuffs and a 13-carat diamond ring.

Jennifer Lopez’s Harry Winston Purple Sapphire-and-Diamond Necklace in 2019

Jennifer Lopez was sparkling from head to toe at the 2019 Met Gala in her silver fringe beaded Versace dress that had a matching fringe headpiece. She styled the look with a variety of Harry Winston jewels, including a 129.48-carat purple sapphire-and-diamond necklace and 29.59-carat vintage diamond chandelier earrings from 1972.

Rihanna’s Beaded Headpiece and Cartier Diamond Pendant in 2018

As a co-chair of the 2018 Met Gala, Rihanna wore a statement look by Maison Margiela that embodied the theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” Her bejeweled mini dress and collared robe were accessorized with a matching beaded papal mitre, a ceremonial headdress of bishops, by Stephen Jones Millinery. The singer also wore pearl anklets and a Cartier pendant necklace, which featured diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls and opals.

Madonna’s Neil Lane Diamond Body Chain in 2016

Madonna paired her risqué Givenchy gown with 400 carats of Neil Lane diamonds at the 2016 Met Gala. She wore a diamond pendant as a headpiece and draped several more diamond pendants across her dress to create a luxe body chain.

Beyoncé’s Lorraine Schwartz Black Diamond Earrings in 2014

Beyoncé paid homage to Diana Ross with her disco-inspired look at the 2014 Met Gala. She wore a sheer black gown with beaded embellishments by Givenchy and paired it with a matching beaded birdcage veil. The singer traded a necklace for statement chandelier earrings from Lorraine Schwartz, which featured several black diamonds.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s Gold Mohawk Headpiece in 2013

Sarah Jessica Parker nailed the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” theme at the 2013 Met Gala with her gold mohawk headpiece by Phillip Treacy, which featured black feathers and perfectly complemented her printed Giles Deacon gown. She further accessorized with diamond drop earrings and a diamond necklace from Fred Leighton.

Bridget Moynahan’s Cartier Diamond Necklace in 2006

Bridget Moynahan wore a strapless black gown to the 2006 Met Gala, a sleek choice that accentuated her massive diamond necklace. The piece featured over a dozen diamond pendants in a variety of sizes, each set in a halo of smaller diamonds and hanging from a thin diamond chain.

Nicole Kidman’s Fred Leighton Diamond Fringe Earrings in 2003

Nicole Kidman co-chaired the 2003 Met Gala in a sparkling Gucci by Tom Ford gown that suited the “Goddess: The Classical Mode” theme. She styled the sheer one-shoulder dress with diamond fringe earrings by Fred Leighton that reached all the way down to her shoulders.

Princess Diana’s Sapphire-and-Pearl Choker in 1996

Princess Diana made her one and only appearance at the Met Gala in 1996, wearing a navy silk slip dress by Dior. She accessorized with her famous pearl-and-sapphire choker necklace and matching drop earrings. The sapphire-and-diamond pendant on the necklace was originally a brooch that was gifted to Diana by the Queen Mother.

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