Jewelry

Met Gala 2019: The Jewels They Wore

By Stephanie Sporn
Between headdresses and literal heads, the accessories at this year’s Met Gala were as showstopping as expected, given the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition is Camp: Notes on Fashion . With most celebrities interpreting the theme as more-is-more and anything-goes, jewels tended to take a back seat to the sea of feathers and sequins, however, a few stars certainly put jewelry at the forefront. Here are 20 of the most impressive and original jewelry looks, from Ashley Graham’s Gucci hairpins to Jennifer Lopez’s 129.48-carat purple sapphire necklace by Harry Winston.

1. Bella Hadid

Thanks to Jeremy Scott of Moschino, two ladies alone had enough jewels for virtually all of the Met Gala’s attendees: Bella Hadid and Gwen Stefani. Complementing her glittering gloves, Hadid wore 90 carats of Colombian emeralds and diamonds in her Lorraine Schwartz earrings, as well as a 40-carat emerald ring.

2. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez in Harry Winston gives her recently gifted engagement ring a run for its money. Lopez paired Versace with Winston’s Purple Dragon necklace, featuring a 129.48-carat purple sapphire and diamonds, as well as vintage diamond chandelier earrings from 1972, Secret Cluster diamond bracelets, a cushion-cut diamond ring and finally, a sunflower diamond ring.

3. Harry Styles

Met Gala co-chair Harry Styles was the standout men’s look this year, between his Gucci ensemble and single pearl earring, which featured a whimsical bumblebee.

4. Ashley Graham

Also dressed in Gucci, Ashley Graham made her hair a canvas for jewels and pins by the Italian fashion house, as well as those by Jennifer Behr. Behr's styles include the Gemma, Perla and Gia bobby pins, and the Gretel barrette. Graham’s look is giving us major brooch inspiration!

5. Lily Collins

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Hours before the Met Gala, Cartier teased Lily Collin’s stunning emerald necklace, which is from the house’s newest high jewelry collection: Magnitude. Collins wore Giambattista Valli with Cartier necklace and earrings featuring emeralds, onyx and diamonds.

6. Gal Gadot

Givenchy Haute Couture and Tiffany & Co. proved to be an angelic combination for Gal Gadot's Met Gala look, a genius display of diamonds and pearls.

7. Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner electrified the red carpet in her metallic Louis Vuitton jumpsuit and drop earrings, complemented by her glittery hair.

8. Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell can do no wrong on the red carpet, and her flamingo-pink Maison Valentino ensemble and Bulgari diamond arm party were right on theme.

9. Ruth Negga

Time and time again, Irene Neuwirth and Ruth Negga create red carpet magic. This time, Neuwirth made a custom Superbloom headband and rings for Negga who wore Louis Vuitton.

10. Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore’s peridot-colored Maison Valentino gown was one of the Met Gala’s most unique shades. The actress’s vibrant hues continued with what appears to be stunning black opal tassel earrings.

11. Taylor Hill

Taylor Hill was an absolute screen siren in her diamonds, slinky Ralph Lauren gown and feather coat.

12. Natasha Lyonne

Taking Klaus Nomi as inspiration, Natasha Lyonne's geometric look featured Jean Paul Gaultier and bold gold David Webb jewels.

13. Camila Morrone

Camila Morrone’s Elie Saab Couture gown and gloves were made complete by Beladora earrings, ring and no less than 30 diamond bracelets.

14. Yara Shahidi

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Yara Shahidi’s paired her frosty blue silk mini suit by Prada, further embroidered with Swarovski crystals, with colorful jewels by David Webb.

15. Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner was a fiery vision in her brilliant Atelier Versace gown with orange jewels to match.

16. Amber Valletta

Amber Valletta wore Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard diamond and emerald earrings, both of which added fierce pops of green.

17. Lady Gaga

Among the Met Gala co-host’s four quick-changes, our favorite Lady Gaga jewelry look was this one, featuring a whimsical butterfly necklace, comprised of over 28 carats of princess-cut diamonds, from the 2019 Tiffany Blue Book Collection.

18. Halsey

Wearing Prabal Gurung, Halsey was decked out in gold Jennifer Fisher jewels, including JF Gold XL, Medium and Small Stripe cuffs, as well as the Sphere, Tube and Stripe rings.

19. Zoe Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz looked striking in her cutout Yves Saint Laurent gown and diamond chandelier earrings.

20. Priyanka Chopra

In a futurist look that we don’t typically see from Priyanka Chopra, the star paired Dior Haute Couture with pink ombré effect earrings by Chopard.

Lead Image: Kendall Jenner. Photograph by Karwai Tang/WireImage.

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