Crowning Glory: The Best Jewelry Moments from Met Gala 2025 — From Dandy Brooches to Regal Necklaces
- Jinal Prajapati
- May 11
- 4 min read
The Met Gala, known as the “Super Bowl of fashion,” returned on May 5, 2025, with unmatched flair, flamboyance, and a focus on heritage. This year's theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, paid homage to the history and sophistication of Black dandyism a style rooted in pride, self-expression, resistance, and meticulous detail. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the gala theme and its accompanying Costume Institute exhibition dove deep into how fashion intersects with Black identity.
Fittingly, this year’s dress code was “Tailored for You”, highlighting menswear, impeccable tailoring, and the often-overlooked power of accessories, particularly jewelry. From bejeweled lapels to symbolic brooches and heritage necklaces, jewelry became the voice of legacy, status, and cultural pride.
A Night for Brooches: Lapels as Canvases
The jewelry moment of the night? The Brooch. Not just as an accessory, but as a statement. Men, women, and nonbinary celebrities chose lapel ornaments ranging from centuries-old heirlooms to whimsical vintage finds.
Briony Raymond Vintage Brooch British Formula 1 icon and Met Gala co-chair Lewis Hamilton stunned in a sharp tailored look finished with an exquisite Briony Raymond brooch from the 1980s, featuring a blend of white, yellow, and pink diamonds. The tri-color sparkle was not only visually striking but perfectly aligned with the spirit of refined rebellion embedded in Black dandyism.
A$AP Rocky – Bulgari High Jewelry Brooch A$AP Rocky brought bold luxury with a Bulgari brooch crafted in pink gold, boasting four round diamonds, four buff-top rubellites, 20 step-cut diamonds, and pavé-set accents. Worn against his tailored ensemble, the piece exemplified the blend of elegance and edge that defines his fashion legacy.
Bulgari High Jewelry Polychroma collection necklace, featuring a pear ruby worth 12.29 carats; brooch, with a cushion peridot worth 15.34 carats; and High Jewelry rings. Briony Raymond customized umbrella featuring 90 carats of diamonds.
Chance the Rapper – Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co.Chance the Rapper added floral opulence with the Daisy Bud brooch by Jean Schlumberger, a piece crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, adorned with diamonds and rubellites totaling over three carats. His look paid subtle homage to nature’s finesse with a maximalist flair.
Ayo Edebiri – Whimsical Cartier Dog Brooch (1966)Actress Ayo Edebiri stole hearts with a 1966 Cartier brooch, shaped like a dog and made of 18k yellow gold, rubies, and enamel. This playful yet luxurious piece provided a delightful twist to her otherwise structured Ferragamo ensemble, demonstrating that whimsy has a place in high fashion.
Tessa Thompson – Floral Brooch from Saidian VintageTessa Thompson’s look was as poetic as ever, with a vintage Saidian floral brooch and a gentle nod to romantic tailoring. Her approach to accessorizing was delicate yet impactful, capturing the softer side of the dandy aesthetic.
Colin Kaepernick – Archival White Gold Brooch The former NFL quarterback and activist arrived in a powerful tailored outfit punctuated by an archival white gold brooch, a subtle yet striking addition to his ensemble, embodying quiet sophistication with cultural resonance.
In a brooch from his jewelry line, Damson Didris features an 11-carat emerald center stone and 18 special
cut tourmalines.
In Rahaminov diamonds brooch at the collar featuring an 11.9-carat tourmaline, and assorted Saidian Vintage Jewels.
Hollywood Stars Who Ruled the Jewelry Game
In Bulgari, the Magnus Emerald Necklace and Emerald Reflection Ring from the Polychroma collection are accompanied by high-jewelry diamond earrings.
In Bulgari Cosmic Vault Necklace featuring one royal blue sugarloaf sapphire worth 123.35 carats, 331 buff-top sapphires, 30 pear diamonds, 98 round diamonds, 14 diamonds, 212 step diamonds, and pavé-set diamonds.
A Maharaja Among Met Royals: Diljit Dosanjh
In a moment of global pride, Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh made his Met Gala debut, becoming one of the most talked-about attendees. Known for his magnetic screen presence and trailblazing success in the West, Diljit stepped onto the carpet wearing a custom creation by Prabal Gurung a regal, ivory sherwani-inspired suit paying tribute to Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, one of India’s most renowned jewelry patrons.
His cape, embroidered with the map of Punjab and Gurmukhi alphabets, honored his roots with cultural precision. Topping off the look with a traditional turban (pag) and a layered necklace, Diljit channeled royal elegance, becoming a modern-day Sikh maharaja on the world’s biggest fashion stage. His look wasn’t just fashion it was a cultural proclamation.
In David Webb 18k gold, platinum, and enamel "paper clip" necklace, encrusted with brilliant cut diamonds, featuring dual drops with faceted aquamarines; rose brooch with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, 18K gold, and platinum. Caviar ring featuring cabochon turquoise and emeralds, carved ruby "leaf" ring with brilliant-cut diamonds. Trestle Ring with square-cut rubellite and brilliant-cut diamonds. Zebra stripe oval buckle ring with enamel brilliant cut diamonds. Square-cut emerald ring, featuring carved rock crystal and brilliant-cut diamonds.
An Evening of Style, Symbolism & Statement Gems
With co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Anna Wintour, and LeBron James as honorary chairs, the 2025 Met Gala was a powerful intersection of fashion, culture, and identity. Brooches weren’t just accessories they were vessels of history, storytelling, and self-expression.
The jewelry moments of the night showed that opulence and message can coexist. Whether it was the twinkle of vintage diamonds or the thoughtful embroidery of one’s homeland, jewelry served as the heartbeat of this year’s gala.
It wasn’t just about the clothes it was about what they said. And the jewels? They whispered, sparkled, and roared.
Author: Jinal Prajapati
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