Rihanna has been the centerpiece of the Met Gala for years, showcasing artistic red carpet looks. As she arrives fashionably late, this year was no different.
With the theme «Fashion is Art,» she wore a Maison Margiela dress by Glenn Martens. Inspired by medieval architecture and paintings by the Flemish Primitives in Flanders, in northern Belgium.
Her dress was made with recycled computer cables as threads. But the bodice of the bust used more than 115,000 crystal beads, antique jewelry, and chains.
However, the standout feature of Rihanna's look was her Glenn Spiro earrings.
Set in an 18-karat rose gold and titanium frame. Each pear-cut diamond is surrounded by pavé-set white diamonds, totaling 29.32 carats.
«Our focus has always been on discovering gemstones first, and then creating designs that follow their own style,» stated Glenn Spiro, founder and lead jeweler of his namesake brand.
«The ultimate goal is to find the perfect woman who will bring these creations to life. Seeing the two amazing old mine cognac diamonds that Rihanna wore at the Met Gala was a truly perfect match.»
Jewelry featuring «Desert Diamonds» has become a trend since De Beers launched its «beacon» program last fall. Last month, they expanded the program to the bridal jewelry category with a campaign and a general program covering the entire industry.
Bad Bunny also wore a Desert Diamond for his Super Bowl halftime show in February. While Rose Byrne opted for a Taffin Desert Diamond set for her March Oscars appearance.
Although the biggest diamonds Rihanna wore were the Desert Diamonds, she also wore jewelry with white diamonds.
Complete her ear style with a collection of ear cuffs from Briony Raymond and Dyne.
On her right ear, she wore a trio of Briony Raymond ear cuffs. The «Sloane» ear cuff in 18-karat white gold with pavé diamonds. Also the slim version of the «Sloane» ear cuff in 18-karat white gold and pavé. And also a simpler version in 18-karat yellow gold.
On her left ear, she wore the «Elixia» earring by Dyne. It wraps twice around the ear, in 18-karat white gold with reverse-set diamonds.
Rihanna also wore some rings and many bracelets that perfectly matched her dress, which was decorated with vintage elements.
The Victorian bracelet, dating circa 1900, hails from Joseph Saidian and Sons. It is seen on her left wrist and features rose-cut diamonds in silver and 14k yellow gold. The other bracelets were from Munnu Gem Palace.
She wore a «Flower» bracelet with rose-cut and round-cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold and silver on each wrist. As well as a torque bracelet with rose-cut diamonds totaling 13 carats in 18k white gold and silver on her right wrist.
The Munnu Gem Palace also provided two of her three rings.
Continuing the topic of rose-cut diamonds, a «Munnu» 14k gold and silver ring with a total of 28.52 carats of diamonds adorned Rihanna's left hand. On her right hand, she wore a 14k yellow gold «Indo-Russian» ring with a 3.20-carat diamond at its center.
On her right finger, she wore a ring designed by Suzanne Belperron in the 1930s, which was supplied by Fred Leighton.
Of course, we mustn't forget to mention the vintage manicure style, which was adorned with sparkling crystals, like a Victorian jewel.
Source: nationaljeweler.com
