Glamorous Diamond Jewelry Looks From the 2023 VMA Awards

At the 2023 MTV VMAs, the music industry's brightest stars dazzled at the event wearing striking outfits and jaw-dropping diamond jewelry. Nicki Minaj hosted the annual ceremony for the second consecutive year, and Diddy received the esteemed Global Icon Award. Shakira claimed the 2023 Vanguard Award and delivered an electrifying performance featuring her greatest hits. The night's lineup of performers also featured Cardi B, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Anitta, and more. While these stars electrified the stage, they also illuminated the event’s bright pink carpet with their sparkling diamond jewelry. 

Check out some of our favorite glam VMA jewelry looks below! 

Nicki Minaj

Returning to her Barbiecore origins at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki Minaj, who has long embraced the moniker "Barbie," predating the doll's global reign this year, made a striking entrance at this year's event. She exhibited her own romantic interpretation of lingerie-inspired fashion with a soft pink gown by Dolce & Gabbana. The ensemble featured a strapless satin bodysuit paired with a translucent lace mermaid skirt that extended into a circular train. To complete the ensemble, she wore a matching transparent veil adorned with lace trim. Nicki accentuated the monochromatic look with floral diamond earrings, a dazzling diamond tennis bracelet, and a variety of diamond rings.

Taylor Swift

As the 2023 VMA’s top nominee, Swift, who clinched nine of the eleven awards she was nominated for, accessorized her black Versace gown with ample bling. Swift adorned herself with layers of vintage gold and diamond necklaces from Joseph Saidian & Sons, a vintage VCA onyx ring, Maria Tash Diamond Tassel Hoop Earrings, stacked ear cuffs, and a diamond triangle eternity necklace courtesy of Anita Ko.

Selena Gomez

Nominated for three VMAs, Selena Gomez wore a stunning beaded red lace Oscar de la Renta gown, complemented by Pasquale Bruni diamond floral earrings, rings, and a matching bracelet.

​Megan Thee Stallion

Rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion glammed up her sheer black corseted custom Brandon Blackwood gown with the Waterfall Collection diamond choker from Jacob & Co. Jewelry—featuring a bevy of princess cut diamonds, along with a matching cuff bracelet, a bold diamond statement ring, and sizable diamond stud earrings.

​Chlöe Bailey  ​

​Singer and songwriter Chlöe Bailey, who rose to fame as one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Halle Bailey, accessorized her striking Roberto Cavalli gown with Stephanie Gottlieb jewelry, including diamond drop earrings, a diamond bracelet, and a variety of rings.

Bebe Rexha

Wearing a floor-length black leather bustier gown with spaghetti straps, singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha accessorized her bold ensemble with Joseph Saidian & Sons vintage Art Deco diamond bracelets and sparkly fringed emerald chandelier earrings.

Demi Lovato

Known for her edgy fashion flair, singer-songwriter Demi Lovato wore sleek, reversible diamond pyramid earrings featuring black and white diamonds from Ofira Jewels. To make her look even more intriguing, Lovato playfully used contrasts, wearing one earring side adorned with white diamonds and the other side graced by black diamonds. In addition to her eye-catching earrings, she wore stacks of Lorraine Schwartz rings to coordinate with her black minidress and an oversized leather coat designed by the Chinese label Buerlangma. 

​Tiffany Haddish

Madelyn Cline

Actress and model Madelyn Cline channeled old Hollywood glamour with her look at the 2023 VMAs. The Outer Banks star wore 80 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds in total, including champagne diamond caviar drop earrings, a champagne briolette diamond pendant necklace, and champagne diamond rings to match her gown of the same hue.

​Doja Cat

Eye-catching as ever, Doja Cat shimmered in striking diamond jewelry expertly curated by her longtime stylist, Brett Alan Nelson. The rapper and singer adorned herself with a captivating diamond snake wrap cuff and dangling diamond earrings from Nicole Rose Jewelry. She also showcased a stunning collection of rings to enhance her sparkle and wore diamond-encrusted Yeprem spider earcuffs, perfectly complementing her spider web-inspired Monse dress.

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