Theme: Costume Art – How to Recreate Met Gala 2026 Jewellery Trends
This year, Met Gala outfits took the internet by storm! When the sun dipped below the Manhattan skyline on Monday, May 4, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art were transformed into the world’s most exclusive gallery. This year’s Met Gala—the glittering crown jewel of the social calendar—didn’t just showcase fashion; it interrogated the very boundary between the garment and the gallery.
Under the rigorous eye of Anna Wintour and her illustrious co-chairs, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, the evening celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition: “Costume Art.” The directive was a sophisticated challenge: “Fashion is Art.” Guests were invited to explore the centrality of the dressed body, drawing parallels between historical textiles and the museum’s own vast collection of fine art. The result was a red carpet that felt less like a parade of celebrities and more like a living, breathing retrospective of human expression.
But one item that really made its mark was the state-of-the-art, statement jewellery, worn by celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce and Kylie Jenner.
Off the red carpet, here’s how you can achieve the same luxury look for less with affordable jewellery pieces.
Statement Pearls
Pearls are a staple of costume jewellery, often used to create elegant, vintage, or high-fashion looks without the cost of fine cultured pearls.
They stand out on their own, but also work beautifully when layered, making them an easy statement piece. It’s the perfect way to exude luxury with minimal effort.
Organic Pearl Drop Huggie Earrings (Gold)
Lunar Pearl Initial Bracelet (Gold)
Statement Necklace
The Gala was full of statement necklaces, from Amanda Seyfried to Venus Williams.
Whether you want to keep things minimal with one standout piece or go maximal with a layered ensemble, here are some pieces you can start with to create your own look.
Mini Heart Birthstone & Initial Layered Necklace Set (Gold)
Statement Link Necklace (Gold)
Heritage Chain Necklace (Gold)
Chockers
Chokers have long held historical significance, often associated with royalty and nobility. Today, they’re a statement piece you can easily wear to elevate a look and tie everything together.
Gala Pavé Initial Choker (Gold)
Lunar Pearl Initial Choker (Gold)
Statement Earrings
We can’t talk about the Met Gala without mentioning the statement earrings seen on the carpet.
From Beyoncé to Doechii and Kris Jenner, celebrities wore bold, standout earrings that turned heads.
Off the carpet, this is a simple way to elevate an outfit – turning a simple look into something elegant.
Double Hoop Statement Earring (Gold)
Triple Band Hoop Earrings (Gold)