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The stars sparkled on fashion's greatest night. The Met Gala's red carpet in 2021 was strewn with megawatt diamond and precious stone jewellery. From Rihanna's enormous Bulgari choker to Ciara's borrowed Super Bowl ring from husband Russell Wilson, this year's guests were dazzled by more than flashing cameras. We've compiled a list of some of our most memorable jewellery moments.
Troye Sivan’s Cartier Necklace
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Sivan accessorized his Altu by Joseph Altuzarra ensemble with a Cartier Essential Lines platinum and diamond necklace and an 18K yellow gold and diamond Cartier love ring.
Ciara in Russell Wilson’s Super Bowl Ring
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Although Ciara's husband, Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson, was not present on the Met Gala red carpet this year, his presence was felt very strongly through the quarterback's Super Bowl XLVIII ring, which was elegantly piled with Hoorsenbuhs rings. Additionally, fine jeweller Repossi contributed several extra carats.
Normani’s Lorraine Schwartz Pendant
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Normani teamed her mustard yellow Valentino gown with Lorraine Schwartz's pear pendant necklace and two rings, one featuring a white and blue diamond blossom and the other with a blue marquise diamond surrounded by tiny white diamonds. This beautiful costume was a change from the singer's typical wild side, as seen in her most recent song video, which we like!
Jordan Alexander’s Matching Diamond Daisies
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Jordan Alexander looked stunning with a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Daisy necklace and matching earrings. The multicoloured jewels and diamonds compliment her vibrant Christopher John Rogers gown well.
Paloma Elsesser’s Diamond Danglers
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Paloma Elsesser wowed gala attendees in a Zac Posen crimson red gown following a week of ruling the runways at New York Fashion Week. Her Ana Khouri diamond and gemstone ear cuffs provided a touch of traditional Hollywood elegance with a twist.
Margaret Qualley’s Chanel Crown
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Chanel had Margaret completely covered, practically from head to toe! Draped in diamonds from the house's high jewellery collection, the actress channeled Little House on the Prairie with an added touch of glitz.
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Paloma Elsesser wowed gala attendees in a Zac Posen crimson red gown following a week of ruling the runways at New York Fashion Week. Her Ana Khouri diamond and gemstone ear cuffs provided a touch of traditional Hollywood elegance with a twist.
Margaret Qualley’s Chanel Crown
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Chanel had Margaret completely covered, practically from head to toe! Draped in diamonds from the house's high jewellery collection, the actress channeled Little House on the Prairie with an added touch of glitz.
Lupita Nyong'o in Diamonds and Denim
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Lupita Nyong'o opted for a very Dallas look on the red carpet this year, mixing diamonds (from De Beers) with jeans (from Versace). Although it is said that jewelry is one-size-fits-all, these exquisite strands with a pear-shaped pendant appeared as if they were custom-made for the Black Panther actor.
Gabrielle Union’s Icy Teardrops
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Gabrielle Union’s Icy Teardrops
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Gabrielle Union wore an Iris van Herpen gown that took 1400 hours to make and wore a Messika diamond necklace with pear and marquise cut diamonds.
LaQuan Smith’s Oversized Emerald
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Smith's pairing of the Azature emerald necklace with Tom Ford suiting evoked a most magnificent moment in nature: the suit resembled a thick velvety tree bark, while the green gemstone resembled lush greenery.
Precious Lee’s Fountain Choker
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Precious Lee dazzled in a magnificent Area ensemble coupled with a Jacob & Co. cascade diamond necklace made of 18k white gold and princess cut diamonds. More is more when it comes to the Met Gala.
Quannah Chasinghorse’s Authentic Turquoise
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The 19-year-old model struck the mark with her Met Gala ensemble, which featured a Dundas x Revolve gown paired with real Diné silver and turquoise jewelry that her aunt personally transported to New York. Chasinghorse's appearance was a watershed moment in Indigenous people's participation at fashion's biggest night.
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The 19-year-old model struck the mark with her Met Gala ensemble, which featured a Dundas x Revolve gown paired with real Diné silver and turquoise jewelry that her aunt personally transported to New York. Chasinghorse's appearance was a watershed moment in Indigenous people's participation at fashion's biggest night.
Anok Yai’s Paraiba Pendants
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Anok Yai accessorized her look with an Ana Khouri tourmaline Paraiba necklace, a diamond bracelet, and rings. All were ethically and sustainably sourced, lending her Oscar de la Renta gown an air of conscious fashion.
Julia Garner’s Double Earrings
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Julia Garner came early on the Met Gala carpet wearing a crystal Stella McCartney gown and Harry Winston earrings set with pear-shaped sapphire, ruby, and platinum diamonds.
Karlie Kloss’s Floral Bouquet
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Julia Garner came early on the Met Gala carpet wearing a crystal Stella McCartney gown and Harry Winston earrings set with pear-shaped sapphire, ruby, and platinum diamonds.
Karlie Kloss’s Floral Bouquet
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For Karlie Kloss, the evening was all roses and no thorns, as she teamed her American rose-red Carolina Herrera gown with a set of De Beers diamond blossom earrings.
Cynthia Erivo’s Bold Roberto Coin Rings
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Cynthia Erivo gave her goddess-like Jeremy Scott ensemble an edge with coiled snakes and Roberto Coin's dramatic platinum and diamond jewels.
Giveon’s Serpent and Pearls
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Singer Giveon wore a Bulgari snake necklace and a string of pearls embellished with tiny GIV letter charms.
Alicia Keys’s Chunky Van Cleef & Arpels Choker
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Alicia Keys elevated her basic AZ Factory gown with a very brilliant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and earrings.
Billie Eilish’s Cartier Knuckle Rings
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Billie Eilish channeled classic Hollywood glamour in an Oscar de la Renta gown, but kept her jewelry young with a scattering of Cartier diamond bracelets and rings worn across her knuckles and thumb.
Maisie Williams’s Cartier Moment
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Maisie Williams' Cartier jewels complemented her gothic ensemble wonderfully, which was inspired by The Matrix, according to the actress.
Yara Shahidi’s Cartier Crown
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Yara Shahidi wore a Cartier Sixième Sens transitional necklace with a detachable section that she wore in her hair. She completed the outfit with the brand's platinum and diamond earrings.
Iman’s Vintage Leighton Cuffs
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Iman donned bespoke Fred Leighton earrings created for her flawlessly outlandish costume, as well as two 1930s Leighton cuffs and a 13.11-carat diamond ring signed by Leighton and Kwiat.
Tracee Ellis Ross’s Layers of Tiffany & Co.
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Tracee Ellis Ross accessorized her majestic blue Balenciaga gown with nearly $750,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. diamonds.
Gigi Hadid’s Big Bold Diamonds
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Gigi Hadid complemented her Prada look inspired by Jessica Rabbit with this enormous diamond necklace by Jacob & Co.
Frank Ocean’s Diamond Homer Chain
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Frank Ocean wore a white gold and diamonds trademark necklace to promote his new luxury brand, Homer.
Zoe Kravitz’s Double Diamond Earrings
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Zoe Kravitz added a double dose of Jessica McCormack earrings to her already glistening, barely-there Saint Laurent gown.
Diane Kruger’s Rainbow Earrings
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Diane Kruger elevated statement jewellery to new heights with her rainbow stone and pearl Tasaki earrings.
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