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Met Gala 2026, under the theme “Costume Art,” put luxury jewelry at the center of the red-carpet look, with several standout pieces described as near-performance in their visual impact. Guests leaned into statement designs spanning classic references, high jewelry craftsmanship, and highly personalized symbolism.
Emily Blunt wore a pearl body necklace from Mikimoto valued at about $500,000, described as creating soft, artistic layers of pearls. Anne Hathaway, continuing a long relationship with Bulgari, selected a gold necklace inspired by the classical laurel. Co-host Venus Williams wore Swarovski crystals, featuring a neckplate necklace designed by herself and incorporating meaningful symbols such as Watts Towers.
Sudha Reddy drew major attention with a giant $15 million necklace from her private collection, featuring a 550-carat Tanzanite with deep violet-blue hues. Hailey Bieber kept a minimalist approach with jewelry from Belperron’s “Virgin Gold” collection, described as a refined gold finish that echoes ancient Greek jewelry and aligns with the Met Gala’s fashion-and-art dialogue.
Beyoncé wore a diamond set from Chopard that included a cuff bracelet with a 50.99-carat emerald-cut emerald, two pairs of diamond earrings, and a white-gold 18K necklace from the Fairmined line with total diamond weight over 146 carats. Sabrina Carpenter’s look paired a film-roll-inspired ensemble with Chopard diamond drop earrings and 18K white-gold earrings totaling 9.59 carats, plus two Chopard eternity bands in white gold encrusted with diamonds. She also wore a 54.84-carat diamond necklace and another 48.15-carat diamond piece cascading down the back of her dress.
Bvlgari jewelry anchored the overall look. Anne Hathaway wore the Bvlgari Vimini necklace in 18K yellow gold set with pavé diamonds. Lisa wore a sapphire necklace from the Eclettica collection alongside High Jewelry earrings, while the Serpenti line—including a necklace, bracelet, rings, and a High Jewelry watch—was described as contributing to a cohesive, striking appearance.
Tiffany & Co. presented a contemporary interpretation of enduring craftsmanship, with ambassadors including Rosé, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Amanda Seyfried, Carey Mulligan, and Chase Sui Wonders. Rosé selected a platinum and diamond choker featuring a 4.26-carat cushion-cut center stone, paired with matching earrings and a ring.
Suki Waterhouse wore a white-gold diamond Broderies crown inspired by feather motifs, paired with a Mauve bracelet inspired by leaf shapes, both from the Histoire de Style collections. Sarah Paulson wore the Ruban Diamants necklace in white gold and diamonds with Etoile de Paris diamond earrings, while Daisy Edgar-Jones wore Laurier earrings from Histoire de Style Untamed Nature. The brand’s diamond chains draped across Vittoria Ceretti’s back were described as a dramatic focal point against her black gown.
The article frames the luxury jewelry market as not shrinking but diverging, with a broader range of high-end pieces gaining prominence. It also points to new drivers shaping the premium segment as 2026 begins, and notes that the global luxury resale market remains substantial and growth-oriented.
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