The Gilded Age in America references the years between 1870 to 1900, where the country was growing at an exponential pace. Women’s fashion and jewellery trends of the time was excessive and elaborate, with ruffles, ribbons, lace, embroidery, fringes, satin, and velvet adding to the style lexicon.
Jewellery also played a huge role in every day dress as they symbolised a woman’s position in society. It’s rather like Bridgerton, but a few decades later, and across the Atlantic in the land where biscuits are called cookies and tea is known as not-coffee. Pearls, bows, chokers, tiaras, hair jewellery, and dazzling drop earrings were worn daily, and occasionally altogether, especially at glitzy social events.
As the theme of the 2022 Met Gala, Gilded Glamour gave celebrity attendees (and their stylists) a ton of ideas on how to wear jewellery—some in completely unexpected places. These are Vogue Singapore’s favourite looks of the night.
![Met Gala jewellery Blake Lively](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171448/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-blake-lively-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Blake Lively
The Met Gala co-chair nailed the Gilded Glamour theme by pairing a set of filigreed gold, diamonds, and extra large emerald earrings with a matching tiara.
![Met Gala jewellery Vanessa Hudgens](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171530/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-vanessa-hudgens-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Vanessa Hudgens
Classic jewellery in white gold and diamonds never lose their charm, and the Met Gala co-host stayed so close to this colour theme even her hair is sparkling.
![Met Gala jewellery Kylie Jenner](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171505/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-kylie-jenner-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Kylie Jenner
This outfit may not be her best, but Kylie Jenner’s shoulder-dusting extra-large diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz definitely deserves a second look.
![Met Gala jewellery Quannah](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171524/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-quannah-chasinghorse-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Quannah Chasinghorse
Quannah Chasinghorse’s million-dollar smile is all she needs but that stunning necklace created by Antelope Women Designs is just as mesmerising.
![Met Gala jewellery Amy Griffin](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171438/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-amy-griffin-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Amy Griffin
Because oversized lapels are not enough for Amy Griffin, so she wears these diamond-sculpted earrings for emphasis.
![Met Gala jewellery Alicia Keys](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/04100215/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-alicia-keys-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Alicia Keys
Archival Tiffany diamond and emerald earrings added a pop of colour to Alicia Keys’ monochromatic look. She arrived on the red carpet with hubby Swizz Beatz who also accessorised with Tiffany & Co.
![Met Gala jewellery Wendy Murdoch](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171532/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-wendi-murdoch-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Wendi Murdoch
On the subject of dramatic earrings, Wendi Murdoch’s carved jade pair was a delight to behold.
![Met Gala jewellery Simone Ashley feature](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171527/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-simone-ashley-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley’s sleek ‘do paired perfectly with De Beers jewels.
![Met Gala jewellery Naomi Campbell](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171518/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-naomi-campbell-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Naomi Campbell
Only Naomi Campbell could have worn this $6.6 million dollar yellow diamond necklace by Jacob & Co.
![Met Gala jewellery Maude Apatow](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171513/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-maude-apatow-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow wore Cartier Essential Lines diamond necklace, high jewellery earrings, and a vintage Cartier brooch in her hair.
![Met Gala jewellery Imaan Hammam](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/04100217/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-imaan-hammam-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Imaan Hammam
Imaan Hammam looked a million bucks with oodles of Tiffany Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard necklaces, arming herself with not one but three Bone Cuffs.
![](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/04161659/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-eileen-gu-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Eileen Gu
The champion freestyle skier gave Wonder Woman a run for her money with these blacked out Tiffany Bone Cuffs matching perfectly with her full leather ensemble.
![Met Gala jewellery Lizzo](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171508/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-lizzo-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Lizzo
Between this gold choker stack and Lizzo’s flute, we can’t decide which was the superior accessory.
![Met Gala jewellery Emma Chamberlain](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171459/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-emma-chamberlain-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain’s Gilded Glamour look included a fully-frosted choker and tiara, plus rings and earrings, all by Cartier.
![Met Gala jewellery Cardi B](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171451/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-cardi-b-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Cardi B
The rap star was decked out in custom Versace and finished her look with extraordinary layers of gold chains around her neck and arms.
![Met Gala jewellery Billie Eilish](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171446/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-billie-eilish-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish channelled The Age of Innocence with antique and vintage jewellery from Fred Leighton
![Met Gala jewellery Chloe Bailey](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03180747/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-chloe-bailey-1-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Chloe Bailey
Only high octane accessories such as this winged choker would do for Chloe Bailey’s abstract glittering gold dress from Area.
![Adwoa Aboah](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171436/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-adwoa-aboah-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Adwoa Aboah
Adwoa Aboah matched her Tory Burch dress with this vintage Boucheron choker.
![Met Gala jewellery Emrata](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171457/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-emily-ratajkowski-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Emily Ratajkowski
There is a point where Emily Ratajkowski’s vintage Versace outfit ends and the necklace begins. We just can’t decide where.
![Met Gala jewellery Paloma](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171521/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-paloma-elsesser-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Paloma Elsesser
A full-neck pearl choker was the highlight of Paloma Elsesser’s Met Gala look.
![Met Gala jewellery Maggie Rogers](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171510/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-maggie-rogers-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Maggie Rogers
Pearls, pearls, everywhere! Dressed in top-to-toe Chanel, Maggie Rogers expertly draped a string of pearls around the waist for a touch of Gilded Glamour.
![Met Gala jewellery Bella Hadid](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171443/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-bella-hadid-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Bella Hadid
While pearls were de rigueur in the Gilded Age, we doubt anyone would’ve thought to wear them around the ankle, like Bella Hadid has done.
![Met Gala jewellery Anitta](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171439/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-anitta-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Anitta
We love how Anitta’s outfit and jewellery choices are so perfectly aligned.
![Met Gala jewellery Michelle Yeoh](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171515/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-michelle-yeoh-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh fired up the red carpet in Prabal Gurung, plus a suite of fine jewellery including that gorgeous necklace, and timepiece by Richard Mille.
![Met Gala jewellery Ashley Park](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171441/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-ashley-park-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Ashley Park
Iced out in diamond jewellery, Ashley Park definitely emptied out her jewellery box that night.
![Met Gala jewellery Eiza Gonzalez](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171454/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-eiza-gonzalez-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Eiza Gonzalez
A classic wreath necklace with matching earrings was all Eiza Gonzalez needed.
![Met Gala jewellery Kacey Musgraves](https://voguesg.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/03171502/Met-gala-jewellery-looks-kacey-musgraves-2022-vogue-sg.jpg)
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Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves wore a wreath necklace, bracelet, and earrings by De Beers.