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The 34 Best and Brightest Jewelry Moments at the 2024 Met Gala

The stars were out and shining for the first Monday in May.

by Christina Holevas

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When it comes to major jewelry, the red carpet at the Met Gala—what’s known as “fashion’s biggest night” and is arguably the haute couture event of the year—never disappoints. This year’s Met was no exception, with stars pulling out the best and brightest (literally) pieces to accompany their artful looks. The 2024 Met Gala carpet was notable not just for its big carat count (some stars exceeded 70!), but also for its innovative jewelry styling. Many attendees wore diamonds and other precious stones in unexpected ways, draping necklaces over their shoulders or in their hair. For all of our favorite jewelry looks from the Met steps, keep on scrolling.

Sydney Sweeney in DeBeers
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The actress emphasized her ethereal look (and new hairdo) with a dripping, nearly 40-carat diamond necklace and earrings from DeBeers.

Cardi B in A.Jaffe
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Cardi B went all emerald (and diamond) in A.Jaffe jewelry.

Rosalía in A.Jaffe
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A major necklace with white and yellow diamonds, along with large diamond studs (both from A.Jaffe), stood out even beneath Rosalía’s veil.

Gigi Hadid in Chopard
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Gigi Hadid gave old Hollywood glamour in white and yellow diamonds from Chopard.

Karol G in Messika
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With an already embellished look glimmering on her illusion gown, Karol G upped the shine by also wearing Messika diamonds in her hair.

Dua Lipa in Tiffany & Co
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The singer accessorized her steampunk-Goth look with a Tiffany & Co. spiked necklace, which has over 22 total carats of diamonds. She paired the stunner with a smattering of diamond earrings.

Jennifer Lopez in Tiffany & Co.
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Jennifer Lopez wore a jaw-dropping necklace from Tiffany’s Celéste Collection featuring over 75 carats of diamonds.

Elle Fanning in Cartier
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The actress donned white gold and diamond drop earrings and a pair of Strap bracelets from 1926 and 1929.

Ayo Edebiri in Boucheron
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Ayo Edebiri chose pendant earrings set with aquamarines and paved with diamonds, along with a coordinating aquamarine ring, both from Boucheron.

Cailee Spaeny in Bulgari
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The Priscilla actress wore a demure pair of ear clips and a cuff bracelet from Bulgari.

Chloë Sevigny in Ana Khouri
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The perennial New York “It” girl had on an Ana Khouri choker made of Fairmined gold with a 21-carat floating white diamond.

Sabrina Carpenter in Bucherer Fine Jewelry
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The “Espresso” singer wore a delicate necklace and earrings from Bucherer Fine Jewelry.

Kaia Gerber in Tiffany & Co.
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Kaia Gerber served elegance in a pendant, earrings, and ring with morganite and diamonds from Tiffany & Co.

Emma Chamberlain in Cartier
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Chamberlain wore a necklace and earrings from Cartier’s Nature Sauvage high jewelry collection.

Jon Batiste in Cartier
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Jon Batiste clipped a swinging diamond brooch from Cartier onto his lapel.

Linda Evangelista in Ana Khouri
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The model wore 91-carat green tourmaline, and white diamond and Fairmined gold earrings from Ana Khouri.

Michelle Williams in Chanel
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Williams added diamonds from Chanel’s high jewelry collection to her pink pixie.

Anok Yai in Swarovski
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The model literally dazzled in an embellished bodysuit and a necklace and earrings from Swarovski.

Dwyane Wade in Cartier
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Wade draped two necklaces from Cartier over the lapel of his lilac suit.

Hari Nef in Anabela Chan
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The model wore dripping chandelier earrings and an oversize cuff from Anabela Chan.

Taraji P. Henson in Buccellati
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Henson wore Buccellati’s Rete con Perle necklace in yellow and white gold with pearls, along with Étoilée button earrings in yellow and white gold and a coordinating Étoilée bracelet.

Jeff Goldblum in Tiffany & Co.
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Goldblum accessorized his suit with a cluster of three Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger brooches and a diamond-embellished watch from the brand.

Amelia Gray in Messika
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The model wore the Solar Diva high jewelry necklace from Messika, featuring a 35-carat yellow diamond.

Rachel Zegler in Chopard
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Zegler wore drop earrings in 18 karat white gold featuring 36.15 carats of diamonds from Chopard.

Eiza Gonzalez in Cartier
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Gonzalez contrasted her pink gown with an emerald and diamond necklace from Cartier.

Pamela Anderson in Pandora
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Anderson elegantly draped two necklaces from Pandora across her collarbone.

Leon Bridges in Joseph Saidian & Sons
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Bridges amped up his Willy Chavarria look with artfully placed brooches from Joseph Saidian & Sons.

Imaan Hammam in Swarovski
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The model went for the gold in a Swarovski crystal top, earrings, and cuffs.

Isabelle Huppert in Cartier
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The French actress added two bold Cartier earcuffs to her sleek Balenciaga ensemble.

Sebastian Stan in Cartier
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Stan placed three Cartier brooches on his cummerbund (an innovation!).

Demi Moore in Cartier
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Moore wore an emerald necklace and earrings from Cartier’s newest Chloris high jewelry collection.

Aurora James in Ana Khouri
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James opted for an Ana Khouri necklace made of white diamonds, south sea pearls, Brazilian rosewood, and Fairmined gold.

Penelope Cruz in Chanel
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Cruz chose a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring from Chanel’s Tweed high jewelry collection.

Mike Faist in Loewe
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Winning most unexpected accessory of the evening, the actor wore a radish brooch from Loewe with his suit.