The jewelry was given to Callas by her husband, industrialist Giovanni Battista Meneghini, who married the diva in 1949. She later left him for shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.
The jewels, which were displayed in New York, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, and Lugano before going to auction, were left to a friend, who remains anonymous, when Callas died in 1977.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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