Indian jewellery traditions and natural diamond craftsmanship drew significant global attention at the Met Gala 2026, as celebrities and royals incorporated heirloom jewellery, Polki, kundan and Jaipur-inspired creations into their red-carpet appearances.

Isha Ambani appeared in a custom Lorraine Schwartz diamond choker featuring natural diamonds and a 50-carat Colombian emerald. The jewellery styling also included heirloom family diamonds, chandelier earrings, diamond cocktail rings and a diamond-and-emerald brooch. During the event, Ambani described her look as featuring a “blouse full of my mother’s jewellery.”

Ananya Birla made her Met Gala debut in a custom Robert Wun ensemble paired with diamond jewellery by Mehta & Sons. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the look also incorporated a sculptural stainless-steel mask by artist Subodh Gupta, while the diamond jewellery remained a key design element.

Princess Gauravi Kumari referenced Jaipur’s royal jewellery legacy through layered pearl necklaces sourced from The Gem Palace, Jaipur, paired with uncut diamonds, rubies, a kundan choker and heritage bangles. Her outfit was created using an original pink chiffon sari previously worn by Maharani Gayatri Devi.

Natasha Poonawalla complemented her ensemble with asymmetrical diamond drop earrings featuring round, emerald-cut, heart-shaped and pear-cut diamonds.

Sawai Padmanabh Singh, popularly known as Pacho, incorporated Jaipur’s traditional Polki and jadau jewellery into his Met Gala debut. His ensemble, developed alongside designer Prabal Gurung and Jaipur-based artisans, featured more than 600 hours of embroidery work using aari, zardozi, dabka and resham techniques.

Commenting on the growing global visibility of Indian jewellery aesthetics, Sushma Chhajer, Founder, SHRUTI SUSHMA, said, “Natural diamonds have always been a universal language of luxury, but when interpreted through an Indian design lens, they gain a deeper narrative — one rooted in heritage, emotion, and individuality.”

Vishal Kothari, Founder & Designer, VAK, added, “The influence of Indian design language at the Met Gala signals a broader return to heritage and craftsmanship.”