The theme inspired design diversity as celebrities in unique jewellery creations left their mark on the red carpet this year
New York: From heritage-inspired royal jewels to contemporary high jewellery statements and couture crystal creations, the annual high-power Met Gala 2026, hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, brought unique creations by fine jewellery brands into focus as celebrities walked the red carpet.
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh in Raniwala 1881
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur wore the Gajraj & Matsya brooch along with heritage buttons from Raniwala 1881, highlighting the brand’s continued focus on regal Indian motifs, heirloom-inspired detailing and traditional craftsmanship associated with royal dressing.
Princess Gauravi Kumar in The Gem Palace
Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur appeared in necklaces, rings and cuffs from The Gem Palace’s Victorian collection, featuring rose-cut diamonds and pearls that subtly referenced her grandmother, the late Princess Gayatri Devi, aligning the brand with heritage luxury and old-world Jaipur craftsmanship.
Dwayne Johnson in Manish Malhotra High Jewellery
American actor and professional wrestlerDwayne Johnson was seen wearing Manish Malhotra High Jewellery, reflecting the growing international visibility of Indian luxury jewellery houses through global celebrity appearances and red carpet fashion.
Karan Johar in Tyaani Fine Jewellery
Film-maker Karan Johar wore rings and a necklace from his own brand Tyaani Fine Jewellery, highlighting the brand’s signature use of polki-inspired fine jewellery presented through contemporary occasion styling
Ananya Birla in Raniek Jewels
Entrepreneur and singer Ananya Birla appeared in jewellery from Raniek Jewels, reflecting the brand’s inclination towards statement-focused contemporary designs aimed at fashion-conscious luxury consumers.
Diya Mehta in QWEEN
Celebrity stylist and fashion influencer Diya Mehta wore bespoke high jewellery creations by emerging luxury jewellery brand QWEEN. Her look was styled with two custom hairpins – set with a 25-carat emerald and a 20-carat oval-cut natural diamond respectively – paired with 40-carat emerald earrings from the brand.
Beyoncé in Chopard Jewellery
American singer-songwriter and actorBeyoncé, one of the co-hosts of the evening, wore a necklace from Chopard’s Garden of Kalahari collection featuring a 6.41-carat central diamond with over 140 carats of additional diamonds set in 18-karat Fairmined white gold. She paired it with a diamond bracelet from the same collection.
Anne Hathaway in Bvlgari
Actor Anne Hathaway, brand ambassador of Bvlgari, wore a diamond spike necklace from the brand’s Magnifica High Jewellery collection, paired with asymmetrical earrings that balanced sculptural gold detailing with diamonds, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on bold, architectural high jewellery aesthetics.
Amanda Seyfried in Tiffany & Co.
Actor Amanda Seyfried wore a Tiffany & Co. necklace crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, featuring blue zircons, emeralds and natural diamonds, alongside Jean Schlumberger earrings and an oval-cut diamond ring. The styling highlighted Tiffany & Co.’s continued focus on coloured gemstones and archival-inspired luxury design.
Venus Williams in Swarovski
American tennis pro Venus Williams collaborated with Swarovski on a couture crystal look conceptualized by the brand’s Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert for the Met Gala. The appearance positioned Swarovski’s crystal craftsmanship within wearable couture and fashion-art narratives aligned with this year’s theme.
Nicole Kidman in Chanel
Australian-American actor and film producerNicole Kidman, also a co-host for the evening, wore Chanel high jewellery featuring starburst diamond earrings and a cocktail ring with natural diamonds, a ruby centre stone, and blue lacquer detailing, reflecting the brand’s blend of fine jewellery craftsmanship with couture-inspired design aesthetics.
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