2026 Met Gala Jewelry Moments: Shop the Look
The 2026 Met Gala has officially arrived, bringing with it some of the most breathtakingly radiant jewelry moments in red carpet history. Last night, the Metropolitan Museum of Art became a canvas for the world’s biggest icons, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Sabrina Carpenter, who came together for a star-lit night to remember.
This year’s theme, “Costume Art,” paired with the official dress code, “Fashion is Art,” invited attendees to explore the human form and express their individual relationship to style as a living art form. From sculptural gold to high-carat natural diamonds, explore the best jewelry looks from the 2026 Met Gala.
Beyoncé
As one of this year’s co-chairs, Beyoncé made a legendary return to the Met Gala red carpet in a custom, crystal-covered Olivier Rousteing skeleton gown paired with Chopard’s The Garden of Kalahari Collection necklace featuring 140.carats of diamonds.
Shop the look: Harry Winston Sunflower Diamond Graduated Necklace
Lisa
Lisa from Blackpink delivered one of the evening’s most futuristic and artistic looks. She wore a custom Robert Wungown adorned with theatrical 3D arms and thousands of meticulously placed Swarovski crystals. To ensure the avant-garde gown glowed even brighter, she paired the ensemble with a Bulgari diamond necklace and matching drop earrings.
Shop the look: Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock
Rihanna
Rihanna looked sensational at this year’s Met Gala wearing a dramatic Maison Margiela gown accessorized with diamond ear cuffs and huge rings by Briony Raymond, Dyne, and Fred Leighton.
Shop the look: Cartier Juste un Clou Ear Jewel
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky delivered a masterclass in men’s high jewelry at the Met Gala 2026, sporting a soft-pink tailored Chaneltuxedo jacket paired with Bulgari high jewelry. Alongside his partner Rihanna, the duo undeniably solidified their status as fashion royalty.
Shop the look: David Yurman Memento Mori Skull Pendant
Colman Domingo
Co-chair Colman Domingo made a grand and regal entrance in Valentino, paired with exquisite Boucheron jewels. His look embodied sophistication and artistic expression, with carefully chosen pieces that enhanced the richness of his ensemble without overpowering it. Domingo continues to redefine menswear on the red carpet, and this appearance was no exception.
Shop the look: Boucheron Serpent Bohème Vintage Cuff
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway fully embraced the “Fashion is Art” dress code in a striking Michael Kors hand-painted gown. The intricate detailing of the dress was perfectly complemented by Bulgari jewels, which added a layer of timeless glamour.
Shop the look: Bulgari Serpenti Viper Necklace
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter channeled Old Hollywood glam in a custom Dior slit tulle gown. She kept the styling polished with Chopard jewelry, including a crystal-embellished headpiece, pear-shaped diamond drop earrings, and stacked diamond eternity bands. The pieces added just the right amount of sparkle, complementing the softness of the gown without overwhelming it.
Shop the look: Chopard L’Heure du Diamant
This year’s Met Gala showcased some of the most memorable jewelry moments on the red carpet. Each look reflected a strong sense of individuality, with attendees using jewelry to express personal style and creative identity. Together, the night transformed the red carpet into a gallery of self-expression, bringing the theme “Fashion is Art” to life through bold, intentional styling.
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
