The dresses at this year’s Met Gala were outstanding, but let’s not forget about the jewels. We were not disappointed with the gorgeous sparklers on the red carpet. However, there were only a handful of pieces that really stood out.
We’ve listed the five celebs who wore the most outrageous jewelry pieces at the 2016 Met Gala:
1. Kate Bosworth’s Dolce & Gabbana Crown
Kate Bosworth in a Dolce & Gabbana crown and gown at the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
The lovely Kate Bosworth wore a stunning Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring a bodice fully decorated with clusters of sparkling stones.
Kate Bosworth wearing a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown in tulle with crystal embellishment, silk ribbon, and glass pearls (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
She wore a D&G headpiece with diamonds, rubies, and other precious stones for a futuristic goddess look.
Kate Bosworth rocks a jewel-embellished Dolce & Gabbana tiara crown (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
2. Lupita Nyong’o’s Four-Bubble Topknot
Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein at the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
While Lupita’s jade-colored Calvin Klein ensemble failed to impress on the red carpet, her jewelry pieces definitely caught our attention.
Lupita Nyong’o wears a four-bubble topknot and Tiffany & Co. diamond jewelry (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
The Oscar winner chose an array of gorgeous Tiffany & Co. diamond jewelry to pair with her dress.
“We kept the makeup monochromatic and played with shine, with metallic on the eyes and bronzy lips against her skin,” makeup artist Nick Barose said about Lupita’s look.
Lupita Nyong’o totes a metallic box clutch and shows off her glittering jewelry (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
The total tally of her jewels racked up to a whopping $281,025! Wow!
Lupita Nyong’o styled her Calvin Klein jade sequined dress with a box clutch and statement jewelry (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
3. Madonna’s Neil Lane Headpiece
Madonna in a revealing Givenchy outfit at the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Madonna received some flak for her scandalous ensemble since she chose a risque Givenchy outfit for the event.
But, as always, the Queen of Pop was bold and brave in her fashion decision and confidently rocked her sheer, bondage-inspired couture creation.
Madonna rocked Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, Lynn Ban rings, and a pendant by Neil Lane (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
To further amp up the look, Madonna wore several pieces of Neil Lane jewelry — ranging from a headpiece to body jewelry, that amounted to about 400 carats.
“There were boobs out there, there was butt out there and the jewels complemented that,” Brooklyn-born jewelry maker Neil Lane told Page Six about Madonna’s outfit.
“Those jewels are coming back really happy with big smiles on their faces,” he added and said her headpiece wasn’t supposed to go on someone’s head.
“What they did it was their idea. That was their concept. I gave them free range. I presented them with chains, but when it came to how they put it and where they put it it was up to them. It was a great surprise for me when Madonna walked on the red carpet and I saw what she’s done with my stuff.”
Madonna wears jewelry by celebrity designer Neil Lane (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
4. Katy Perry’s Tamagotchi
Katy Perry in a pattern-heavy gown at the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Katy Perry’s Prada gown was one of the most dramatic looks of the event.
Katy Perry in a black, midnight blue, and emerald green velvet Prada open-back gown with gold enameled collage embroidery (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
The stunning couture number featured gold embroidery and was styled with some heavy gold-toned keys, chains, and even a Tamagotchi.
Katy Perry wore a Tamagotchi from the 90s attached to her dress (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Aside from the outrageous accessories, Katy also wore Fred Leighton earrings.
Katy Perry styled her Prada dress with swirling gold embellishment and key charms (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
5. Lady Gaga’s Spiky Lorraine Schwartz Diamonds
Lady Gaga looked sexy without pants at the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Never one to shy away from outrageous looks, Lady Gaga made sure she stood out at the Met Gala.
Lady Gaga rocked big hair and a circuit board Versace jacket with shoulder pads (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)
Gaga nailed the futuristic fashion theme this year, wearing an Atelier Versace that featured a crystal-embellished bodysuit and jacket.
She styled the fierce ensemble with 10-inch platform heels and sparkly and spiky Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.
Lady Gaga styled her Atelier Versace outfit with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry (Credit: WENN / Dennis Van Tine / Future Image)