The standout jewellery moments from the 2026 Met Gala

As the 2026 Met Gala embraced the theme “Fashion Is Art,” jewellery moved beyond a finishing touch to take centre stage. From high-carat statements to sculptural, unexpected styling, the red carpet redefined how jewellery shapes a look. Here are the standout jewellery moments of the night

Beyoncé in Chopard

Photo: Getty Images

Co-chair Beyoncé anchored the night in a Chopard necklace from the Garden of Kalahari collection, centred on a 6.41-carat diamond and surrounded by 140 carats of stones. Paired with Precious Lace earrings, the look drew from the Kalahari Desert’s natural diamond origins.

Venus Williams in Swarovski

Photo: Getty Images

Another co-chair, Venus Williams, balanced sport and glamour in a custom Swarovski necklace inspired by Wimbledon plates. Worn with a black mesh crystal gown, the look felt cohesive, with jewellery and dress working as a single, reflective surface.

Isha Ambani in Lorraine Schwartz

Photo: Getty Images

As the daughter of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, Isha Ambani delivered one of the night’s most opulent moments. A 50-carat emerald choker by Lorraine Schwartz – once worn by Angelina Jolie – was layered with over 1,800 carats of diamonds, including a 150-carat heirloom necklace borrowed from her mother, Nita Mukesh Ambani.

Lisa in Bulgari

Photo: Getty Images

Marking her second appearance, Lisa arrived in a Bulgari necklace centred on a rare 50-carat cabochon sapphire, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds. Matching bracelets and rings completed the look, though the deep blue stone remained the undeniable focal point.

Rosé in Tiffany & Co.

Photo: Getty Images

Meanwhile, Rosé opted for precision over excess, wearing Tiffany & Co.’s Palm necklace from the Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden collection, inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s sketches of palm trees in motion. Styled with a Saint Laurent gown by Anthony Vaccarello, the look felt clean and controlled.

Sabrina Carpenter in Chopard

Photo: Getty Images

Sabrina Carpenter reworked Chopard’s diamonds into something unexpected, looping two necklaces – totalling over 100 carats – around her fingers so they trailed behind her gown. A diamond crown, also by Chopard, completed the look, reinforcing its playful, directional take on high jewellery.

Anne Hathaway in Bulgari

Photo: Getty Images

Fresh off the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway wore a Michael Kors Collection gown with Bulgari’s Magnifica diamond spike necklace. Mismatched earrings – a gold spike and a diamond stud – added intentional asymmetry to the structured look.

Emily Blunt in Mikimoto Akoya

Photo: Getty Images

On the other hand, Emily Blunt, co-star of The Devil Wears Prada 2, stood out as the only guest in pearls. Her custom Mikimoto Akoya pearl body chain, paired with matching earrings and a ring, offered a subtle contrast to the diamond-heavy red carpet.

Amanda Seyfried in Tiffany & Co.

Photo: Getty Images

Amanda Seyfried shifted the tone with colour, pairing a pink Prada gown with Tiffany & Co. jewellery set with blue zircons, emeralds and diamonds. The mix of stones added depth without overwhelming the clean lines of the look.

Irina Shayk in Alexander Wang

Photo: Getty Images

Closing the list, Irina Shayk took a jewellery-first approach in a bold Alexander Wang look constructed from vintage pieces. The standout was a custom jewellery bra formed from diamond and rare-stone necklaces, tennis bracelets and watches.

Also see: Watch shoot: Split seconds