MET Gala 2025: Celebrities Who Shined in Emerald Green
The MET Gala 2025, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, was a night where fashion and high jewelry merged to pay tribute to Black tailoring. Under the theme “Tailored for You,” inspired by the exhibition “Super Fine: Tailoring Black Style,” the event highlighted the elegance and distinctive style of the Black community throughout history.
This year, emeralds were the undisputed stars of the blue carpet. Internationally renowned celebrities wore unique pieces that captured everyone’s attention, cementing emeralds as the ultimate symbol of luxury and sophistication for the evening.
In this article, we’ll explore the significance of wearing Colombian emeralds at such a prestigious event and highlight the stars who dazzled in emerald green on the carpet.
What is the MET Gala?
The MET Gala is an annual fundraising event that marks the opening of the Costume Institute's fashion exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Organized by Anna Wintour since 1995, the gala gathers the most influential figures in fashion, film, music, and art. Each edition presents a specific theme that attendees interpret through their outfits, turning the red carpet into a runway of creativity and style.
Beyond being a fashion celebration, the MET Gala serves a philanthropic purpose: raising funds for the Costume Institute, supporting the conservation and acquisition of historical fashion pieces.
The Importance of Emeralds at the MET Gala 2025
Emeralds, with their distinctive green hue and rich history, symbolize renewal, hope, and elegance. At the 2025 MET Gala, these gems not only complemented the guests’ outfits but also resonated with the event’s theme—representing the cultural richness and sophistication of Black tailoring.
The use of emeralds in this edition highlighted the connection between contemporary fashion and ancestral traditions, underscoring how jewelry can express identity and cultural heritage.
Celebrities Who Shined in Emeralds at the MET Gala 2025
- Priyanka Chopa Jonas: She stunned in the Magnus Emerald High Jewelry necklace by Bulgari, featuring a 241.04-carat octagonal emerald, carré diamonds, buff-top emeralds, and pavé diamonds. Her look was completed with the Emerald Reflection ring from the Polychroma collection, centered on a 14.88-carat cushion emerald, 12 buff-top emeralds, 42 step-cut diamonds, and pavé diamonds.
- Damson Idris: The actor and designer debuted his luxury jewelry house, Didris, wearing a custom brooch with a 10-carat central emerald surrounded by 18 specially cut tourmalines. He also wore a handwoven pendant necklace in yellow and rose gold featuring green tourmaline.
- LaKeith Stanfield: He wore several pieces from Didris, including a yellow gold bead necklace with over 200 diamonds and an emerald in the brand’s signature green tones, as well as a slender bracelet set with diamonds, pink sapphires, and emeralds.
- Maluma: One of the best-dressed men of the night, the Colombian singer wore the Billionaire III watch by Jacob & Co.—a piece that combines watchmaking and jewelry. The white gold watch is set with a total of 714 emeralds of various sizes—baguette and emerald cuts—and a rose-cut white ruby.
- Michelle Yeoh: She chose jewelry from her favorite designer, Cindy Chao, wearing the Emerald Waterfall earrings from the Black Label Masterpiece XI collection, which feature Colombian cabochon emeralds, white and yellow diamonds, and tsavorites. She also wore the Emerald Floral ring from the White Label collection, with a 3.45-carat Colombian emerald, sapphires, tsavorites, and diamonds in 18K white gold.
Emerald By Love: Colombian Emerald Jewelry Worthy of the MET Gala
At Emerald By Love, we elevate the beauty of Colombian emeralds to a level worthy of the world’s most iconic red carpets. If you’ve ever dreamed of wearing a piece that blends luxury, authenticity, and the elegance of the MET Gala’s stars—this is where you’ll find it.
Our pieces are designed to impress: each emerald is hand-selected and set in designs that fuse Colombian jewelry tradition with modern flair. Because glamour isn't just for celebrities—it’s for anyone bold enough to shine in green.
Paula A. Bonilla
Social communicator and journalist from Sergio Arboleda University in Colombia. She is also a jeweler, passionate about continuously learning about precious gems and fine national jewelry.
She currently works for one of Bogotá’s most prestigious jewelers, Emerald by Love, a company with over 40 years of experience and two physical locations in the heart of Colombia’s capital.
