32 of the best ever Met Gala jewellery looks

The Met Gala happens on the first Monday of May each year, and let's be honest - you can't avoid the slew of images, clips and discussion about who's invited, who's wearing what and whether they fit in with the theme.

At New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, A-Listers from across the globe descend on the famous museum in millions of dollars worth of haute couture, high-end jewellery and intricate makeup to attend this high-brow gala that raises money for the museum's Costume Institute.

Each year, a theme and its attendees are hand-picked by Vogue's Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and, well...anything goes! From the iconic 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' that saw light-up gowns and futuristic jewellery to themes honouring icons of fashion such as Karl Lagerfeld (need we remind you of Jared Leto dressing up as Karl's beloved cat Choupette?!), the Met Gala gives us iconic moments year after year. 

The jewels worn on the red carpet are a massive part of this excitement, as anything from bracelets to hand-made tiaras become an integral part of any outfit. So, to look back on the amazing array of jewels that have been spotted on the famous steps, we have brought together some of the best (and most memorable) jewellery looks ever from the Met Gala.