The selection of 2016 MTV Video Music Awards jewelry had a clear theme: go big or go home. The stars embraced this mantra, complementing their VMA looks with bold, eye-catching bling. Here are four celebrities who stood out with their dazzling jewelry choices.
1. Beyonce Knowles in Lorraine Schwartz
Beyonce led the pack with a scene-stealing furry creation from designer Francesco Scognamiglio.
Beyoncé dazzles at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in a stunning, feathered Francesco Scognamiglio gown paired with striking emerald Lorraine Schwartz jewelry (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
She attended the event hand in hand with Blue Ivy, wearing a pretty Mischka Aoki dress that matched her mom’s gown.
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy light up the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in coordinating glittering ensembles (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
The mom-and-daughter duo wore gorgeous jewelry pieces from Lorraine Schwartz to glam up their look.
Beyoncé stuns with intricate emerald and diamond Lorraine Schwartz earrings (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
Bey decorated her look with emerald and diamond earrings and a couple of diamond rings, while Blue Ivy channeled her inner princess with a custom-made diamond tiara.
Beyoncé’s sleek braided hairstyle is perfectly complemented by her statement Lorraine Schwartz emerald and diamond earrings (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
The total cost of their jewelry — a whopping $13 million!
Beyoncé’s earrings feature a striking design with large, teardrop-shaped emeralds set in a sparkling halo of diamonds (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
2. Kim Kardashian in Kanye West x Jacob the Jeweler Collection
Kim Kardashian turns heads at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in a daring sheer black dress paired with strappy heels and layered gold necklaces (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
Kim Kardashian’s outfit wasn’t as extravagant as many other gowns, but she delivered in the sexy department.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West make a stylish pair at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
She rocked a beach-inspired wet look that showed off her famous curves in a sheer black dress.
Kim Kardashian complements her sultry wet-look hairstyle with layered gold necklaces (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
The 35-year-old ShoeDazzle founder accessorized with a layering of gold chains that Kanye West designed with Jacob the Jeweler to punctuate her sizzling vintage John Galliano dress.
Kim Kardashian’s layered gold necklaces feature a trio of pendant designs, including a triangular medallion and two round coins (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
Her designer husband also wore matching necklaces for the event.
Kim Kardashian got help from celeb hairstylist Michael Silva to create her sexy wet hairstyle (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
3. Rita Ora in Lorraine Schwartz
Rita Ora makes a bold statement at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in a daring sheer Marc Jacobs gown with feathered accents, paired with a leather jacket and sky-high platform heels (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
While Rita Ora’s ensemble wasn’t for everyone, she commanded attention on the red carpet.
Rita Ora’s edgy styling at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards features a sheer Marc Jacobs gown paired with a fur-trimmed leather jacket and towering platform heels (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
Her Marc Jacobs gown featured sheer lace fabric decorated with fur detailing.
Rita Ora complements her bold look at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards with smoky makeup, an edgy updo, and striking black ear cuffs (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
Because Rita’s dress already had so much going on, she toned down her jewelry a bit. We love her black-toned Lorraine Schwartz mismatched earrings—subtle but very edgy.
Rita Ora adds a touch of edgy elegance to her look at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards with black, multi-stud ear cuffs (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
4. Chloe and Halle Bailey
Beyonce’s protegees Chloe and Halle Bailey also ruled the VMA red carpet with their brave fashion choices.
Chloe and Halle Bailey showcase their unique style at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in intricately detailed Rodarte ensembles, featuring bold patterns and statement accessories (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov / Dan Jackman / C.Smith)
The singing sister duo, being mentored by Beyonce, rocked Rodarte outfits for the event and went for a heavily embellished finish with Erickson Beamon jewelry mixed with face jewelry from the edgy House of Malakai.
In addition to their fierce nose accessories, the sisters also styled their hair braids with several golden hoops and rings.