The Best Jewelry Moments at the 2024 Met Gala, from Cardi B's Green Gems to Pam Anderson's 200-Carat Necklace
The stars did not hold back when it came to glittering accessories
What would fashion's biggest night be without some jewels?
There was no shortage of glitz on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet, thanks in part to a plethora of glittering accessories worn by the world's biggest celebrities.
With a theme of "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" and a dress code of "The Garden of Time," the stars leaned into romantic, indulgent fashion. To amplify the glamour, many opted for glittering diamonds, floral-inspired gems and other unique creations.
With a diamond necklace chicly draped over her shoulder, Pamela Anderson proved that sometimes jewelry can steal the show. Demi Moore's sculptural gown was inspired by a Cartier necklace, which she wore along with the heart-shaped ensemble.
And, of course, there were carats upon carats upon carats.
Here are all the best jewelry moments from the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.
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Cardi B's Baubles
Cardi B shut down the red carpet with the largest dress of the evening — and perhaps even in Met Gala history. Along with her voluminous black dress and beehive-style headpiece, the rapper accessorized with glitzy green jewels.
Her massive green necklace, earrings and rings not only matched the greenery inside the event (nodding to "The Garden of Time" dress code) but also her long green nails.
Demi Moore's Meaningful Necklace
Demi Moore stepped out in a stunning gown (made entirely of wallpaper!) by Harris Reed. Along with romantic accents like pink and white floral design and heart-shaped sculptural element, the actress donned a knockout emerald Cartier necklace (with matching earrings) that, according to Reed, was the inspiration behind the floral gown.
"It all started with this incredible Cartier necklace that Demi is wearing," Reed told Ashley Graham on the Vogue red carpet. "It was inspired by the floral feeling it gave me. The whole piece is made out of vintage archival wallpaper. We repurposed it. It’s 11,000 hours of silk embroidery that we’ve repurposed into this idea of her blooming on the carpet. I wanted to be the vines to her thorns."
Demi Lovato's De Beers Bling
The singer coordinated her silver Prabal Gurung gown with De Beers jewelry — which included a 63-carat diamond necklace — for an icy-chic look.
Of course, she also made sure to wear her brilliant engagement ring from her fiancé, Jutes.
Jennifer Lopez's Jaw-Dropping Necklace
As a co-chair of the 2024 Met Gala, Lopez sparkled on the red carpet — literally.
She accented her glittering Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown with dazzling Tiffany & Co. jewels and wore her hair in a slightly undone topknot. Her necklace alone included one diamond over 20 carats and diamonds of over 75 total carats from the Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Celéste Collection.
Pamela Anderson's Pandora Moment
Pamela Anderson made her Met Gala debut in an ethereal Oscar de la Renta gown with a Noel Stewart faux leather headpiece.
As a Pandora ambassador, the star also rocked an array of jewels from the brand. She complemented her look with pink and white lab grown diamonds containing nearly 200 carats and marking Pandora's debut of pink diamonds. Her necklace was the true star of the look, as the double chain draped down her back.
Jodi Turner-Smith's Chopard Cross
The star turned heads in a white tulle Burberry dress featuring hand-embroidered ivory silk organza feather flowers.
She drew attention to the gown's plunging neckline with a large Chopard cross necklace in 18k white gold featuring 6.43-carats of pastel blue sapphires and diamonds.
Kris Jenner's Precious Emeralds
Kris Jenner and boyfriend Corey Gamble opted for matching white outfits, but the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch accented her look with more than 125 carats of Lorraine Schwartz emeralds and white and yellow diamonds.
Penélope Cruz's Chanel Sparkle
Cruz brought moody vibes with a Chanel Haute Couture bustier evening gown. The ensemble featured a train in silk tulle and silk taffetas and embellished with eight different types of French floral laces in black and silver.
The actress completed the glamorous look with a Chanel Tweed Pastel necklace and bracelet in 18K white gold, diamonds and cultured pearls, Tweed Mademoiselle ring in 18K white gold and diamonds and Bouton de Camélia earrings in 18K white gold and diamonds.
Rosalía's Dior Necklace
Rosalía made her return to the Met Gala in a black strapless gown by Dior that she paired with a chic veil. What could have been a simple look was made extra-glam by the addition of a glittering Dior Delicat necklace with white gold, diamonds and yellow diamond, by Dior Joaillerie.
Chase Stokes' Rock Star Necklaces
Stokes made his Met Gala debut alongside girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini in a black, sequin-covered Michael Kors suit. He accessorized his low-cut blazer with statement necklaces, two pendants and two rings by Loree Rodkin and kept his signature hair in a sleek "wet" look.
Kaia Gerber's Tiffany & Co. Bling
Kaia Gerber channeled her mom Cindy Crawford's '90s glamour in a floor-length Prada gown covered in giant sequins and a voluminous hairstyle. She accented the look with delicate yet eye-catching jewelry.
The model wore a pendant, earrings and a ring in platinum with morganite and diamonds from Tiffany & Co.
Nicole Kidman's Arm Candy
As Keith Urban helped his wife Nicole Kidman keep her balance on the Met Gala steps, her stunning accessory — a glittering bracelet worn over her white opera gloves (69 carats of diamonds, thanks to Harry Winston) — suddenly became the star of the show.
Gabrielle Union
Union's mermaid-inspired outfit was basically jewelry in itself. The shimmering high-neck Michael Kors Collection dress featured a cascading ombré scale pattern of lilac, green and teal blue. For an extra-glittery touch, she swept her hair back in a bun accented with a silver starfish brooch and statement drop earrings — all courtesy Tiffany & Co.
Shakira's Cartier Sparkle
The only thing that could make Shakira's Met Gala debut more glamorous? Dripping in diamonds, of course.
The singer accessorized her red-hot Carolina Herrera gown with a collection of Cartier jewels: a platinum and 18k white gold brooch featuring diamonds and ruby, 18k gold diamond necklace , 18k white gold ring with diamonds and rubies and an 18k white gold ring with diamonds.
Jon Batiste's Brooch
The singer accessorized his black suit and floral vest with Cartier gems: a platinum diamond brooch, platinum necklace with yellow and white diamonds, a Cariet Tank Normale watch, Trinity de Cartier cushion ring and a Cartier Love ring.
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