This year’s Met Ball- the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City- was bombarded by an array of stars, all of whom shone in fabulous couture and blinding jewelry. There were several head-turners along with some minor disappointments- like Jennifer Lopez’s surprising lack of jewelry (that woman loves some bling). There were however, a number of jewelry and accessory trends that lit up the red carpet. Among those beauties was Kate Hudson- who was pregnant at the time with her son Bingham. She wore a dress from Stella McCartney, but what really caught everyone’s eye was her hair accessory, a diamante piece that was placed on top of her head like a very unusual tiara. Emeralds were also seen a lot- Rihanna wore standout green Wilfredo Rosado jewelry with her lacy Stella McCartney gown and fiery red hair tied in a long braid. Actress Ginnifer Goodwin also looked attractive in a bright green Topshop number and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. ‘Gossip Girl’ actress Leighton Meester went for understated in a simple black gown, but she amped up the outfit with classy chandelier earrings that complemented her simple makeup and cat-eyes perfectly. This year’s gala certainly put the spotlight on jewelry.