The Most Spectacular Jewelry from the Met Gala Red Carpet
The stars showcased 'Gilded Glamour' in the form of dazzling jewels.
The first Monday in May marks the return of the Met Gala once more—and with that plenty of celebrity red carpet glamour.
For 2022, the event marked the Costume Institute's second installment of a two-part exhibition, 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion', with a white-tie dress code described as 'gilded glamour'. This specifically refers to the Gilded Age, the period from roughly 1870 to 1890 marked by economic excess, industrialization, and everyday splendor for the upper classes.
Naturally, this called for varying interpretations of the theme across fashion and beauty, but also allowed for some particularly spectacular moments in the jewelry department. We saw impressive earrings and a tiara on Blake Lively (who theatrically transformed her gown on the stairs), statement chokers galore from the likes of Simone Ashley, Lizzo, Maude Apatow and Paloma Elsesser, and shimmering ear-cuffs worn by Dakota Johnson and Nicola Coughlan.
Below, we bring you our edit of the most spectacular jewels worn by this year's Met Gala attendees.
Jessica Davis is Harper's Bazaar UK's digital writer. She helps the team across all sections of the brand, from writing news stories, to designer and celebrity interviews, as well as longer features. Specialising in fashion and sustainability, Jessica heads up our sustainability content, from championing brands to keeping our readers in the know about how to help our planet. She’s loved fashion ever since she can remember and enjoys wearing clothing that sparks joy.
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