We're officially just days out from the First Monday in May and you can almost feel the fashion fanatics excitement in the air.
Coined fashion's most anticipated annual spectacle, this year, just like every other year will see the world's most fashionable, famous and fresh faces take to the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, donning custom-made gowns, eccentric ensembles and everything in between.
Aside from the stellar ensembles, dreamy glam and power couple debuts, the Met Gala is also an event that sees some of the world's most expensive, rare and precious jewellery pieces, displayed on the necks, ears and arms of the world's most notable names.
As we wait in anticipation for Monday's event, we round up the best jewellery looks that have ever taken to the Met Gala red carpet.
© GettyDua Lipa, 2023
The British songstress decided on an opulent Tiffany & Co. Legendary Diamond necklace consisting of over 100 carats for last years event.
© GettyRihanna, 2023
A pregnant Rihanna donned a stack of pearls and diamonds from Bulgari's high jewellery collection last year. She paired her decedent stack with floral-shaped earrings and a pearl and diamond ear cuff.
© GettyGigi Hadid, 2023
Model, mother and business mogul Gigi Hadid chose to accessorise her custom Givenchy with a lab-grown diamond necklace from New York jeweller Smiling Rock and a set of pearls.
© GettyAnne Hathaway, 2023
Anne Hathaway decided on a simple, yet striking Bulgari High Jewellery Monete necklace and bracelet set, both featuring a singular silver coin.
© GettyAmanda Seyfried, 2023
It was hard to tell where Amanda Seyfried's Cartier necklace began and her custom Oscar de la Renta corsetted dress stopped.
© GettyMichaela Coel, 2023
Michaela Coel made a statement in a headpiece, earring and ring moment from handcrafted jewellery maker Emefa Cole.
© GettyCardi B, 2022
Cardi B opted for a custom Versace ensemble for the 2022 Met Gala. Her glitzy gold dress perfectly matched her excessive stack of Versace necklaces and Medusa motif earrings.
© GettyLorde, 2021
Created by hand from thrifted antiques, Bode created a fully custom headdress to match Lorde's 2022 two-piece look.
© GettyKim Kardashian, 2019
For the 2019 event, Kim Kardashian made her whole outfit a jewellery spectacle. Opting for a custom Thierry Mugler latex dress, dripping (literally) in hundreds of hand-adorned crystals.
© GettyJLo, 2019
Dripping in over 7 million pounds worth of Harry Winston diamonds, Jennifer Lopez made sure to make an entrance. She paired her dripping diamonds with a glitzy Versace gown and headpiece.
© GettyWinnie Harlow, 2018
Winne Harlow styled her custom Tommy Hilfiger corsetted ivory gown with a decadent diamond necklace, bracelets and rings all from Bulgari's High Jewellery collection.
© GettyBlake Lively, 2016
In 2016 Blake Lively paired her blush pink Burberry gown with a set of drop-down pink and diamond encrusted earrings.
© GettyRihanna, 2015
Rihanna's iconic 2015 yellow gown and cape moment was accessorised to perfection with a stacked rose gold and diamond necklace from Cartier.
© GettyVictoria Beckham, 2006
The former Spice Girl turned heads in an opulent ruby and diamond encrusted necklace and matching earring set which matched both her strapless dress and bold lipstick choice.
© GettyNicole Kidman, 2003
Nicole Kidman made a statement back in 2003, donning a sheer, one-shouldered rhinestone encrusted gown and a pair of dangly diamond earrings.
© GettyGisele Bundchen, 1999
In 1999 Gisele Bundchen perfectly matched her coral-like earrings to her intricately beaded ombre orange dress.
© GettyChristy Turlington, 1992
In 1992 Christy Turlington channeled her inner Breakfast At Tiffany's by donning a simple black gown layered with a decent stack of luscious pearls around her neck.
