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A bejeweled kind of affair: Met Gala
Among jewel-encrusted headpieces, bejeweled crosses and glittering veils and wings, a significant number of Cartier collection pieces were seen on the attendees.
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Lily Collins completed her Gothic-chic look with a pair of Cartier earrings made of silver, 18k white gold and onyx. (Reuters/Carlo Allegri)
T
he Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute ball in early May is one of this year’s most-talked about fashion moments. Carrying the theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”, the gala was feared to spark controversy. It only turned out, however, to become a line-up of stunning outfits and jewelry that left a lasting impression.
Among jewel-encrusted headpieces, bejeweled crosses and glittering veils and wings, a significant number of Cartier collection pieces were seen on the attendees.
A pair of Cartier earrings made of silver, 18k white gold and onyx created in 1929 was dangling from the ears of actress Lily Collins, who opted for a Gothic-chic look in Givenchy couture. A bold metal headdress and gems placed under her eyes completed the impression.
As one of the Met Gala co-hosts, Rihanna stole the show with a Cartier Collection pendant as a necklace. The pendant was created in 1934, boasting such precious gems as sapphires, round-faceted rubies, opal and round-faceted topazes. Furthermore, it was modified in 1949 in London under special orders, with 17.20-carat star sapphire, rubies, emerald, moonstones placed among gold and diamonds.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra had opted for subtle Cartier jewelry to pair with her deep burgundy velvet gown and gold-beaded hood. Among her choices is a Cartier Collection pendant circa 2000, made of 18k yellow gold, rubies, sapphires and emerald. A number of rings, including the Juste un Clou and Amulette de Cartier also graced her appearance.
Cartier Collection bracelets, too, were seen on the wrists of the Met Gala guests. Naomi Watts complimented her Michael Kors white and ornamental gold embroidery dress with a Cartier Collection 1939 platinum bracelet, Cartier High Jewelry yellow diamond earrings and a Coup d'Éclat de Cartier yellow gold ring.
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Cartier High Jewelry diamonds bracelet were seen on Michelle Williams’ wrist, ravishing with accents of 18k white gold and black lacquer. And a more edgy look of 1936 platinum, black lacquer and diamonds Cartier Collection bracelet was sported by Sofia Coppola, who also wore platinum and diamonds earrings from the same jeweler.
The jeweler, too, gave the male guests of the gala some attention, such as Alexander Skarsgård, who looked dapper with a 1927 emerald cabochons Cartier Collection brooch pinned to the lapel of his suit.
