Nestled on the picturesque French Riviera, the Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and glamorous events on the global entertainment calendar. Every year, this celebrated gathering of film stars, directors, producers, and industry professionals sets the stage for magnificent displays of fashion and luxury. Amidst the sea of exquisite gowns, designer accessories, and impeccable style, one element that truly captivates the senses is the enchanting world of jewellery.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Italian model, Alessandra Ambrosio stunned film-goers at the 76th Cannes Film Festival opening with Milanese jeweller Pomellato high jewellery. Ambrosio sported the one-off necklace and earrings from Pomellato’s new collection, Skyline. The asymmetrical necklace is handset with 128 rare, bezel-cut spinels in a range of warm scarlet to azure blue, inspired by the sunsets of Milan. Completes with pavé diamonds, the necklace is joined by the matching earrings set with 12 spinels that perfectly complement her gown.
Alton Mason
Messika’s first male ambassador and American model, Alton Mason coordinated his outfit with the beautiful French jewellery brand at the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Mason wore an ensemble of Messika jewels including a high-jewellery diamond ear cuff, ear clip, and a ring with a stunning 11.81 carat brilliant-cut diamond.
Anne Hathaway
As a new brand ambassador, Anne Hathaway graced the Cannes Film Festival red carpet by wearing a blue sapphire necklace from Bulgari’s Mediterranean Reverie new high jewellery collection. This incredible platinum-crafted piece is set with a rare 107.15 carat cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka including an array of other sapphires and brilliant, pear-cut and pavé-set diamonds. The stunning necklace was paired with a matching sapphire ring.
Brie Larson
Captain Marvel actress, Brie Larson wowed with a gold getup accompanied by Chanel Haute Joaillerie jewellery. Larson wore the Intuitive earrings in 18K yellow gold, diamonds from the Spirit of the Lion collection, and the Comète Aubazine ring in 18K rose gold, platinum, diamonds and sapphires from Chanel’s 1932 collection.
Cindy Bruna
French model Cindy Bruna also wore Pomellato pieces for the Festival’s opening. Bruna completed her androgynous, oversized blazer look with a dog tag-style necklace with diamonds and more Pomellato pieces like her ring and earrings.
Gigi Hadid
Supermodel, Gigi Hadid attended the premiere of Firebrand at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a tan Zac Posen gown and stunning Messika jewellery. Hadid wore the Messika Roaring Diamonds Necklace, Illusinistes Ring, Roaring Diamonds Bracelet and Emerald Spirit Rockefeller Double Ring.
Guan Xiaotong
Chinese actress, Guan Xiaotong adorned beautiful Fred Jewelry pieces for this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The actress wore a Monsieur Fred Inner Light Chance Faith in Destiny necklace featuring a 28.72 carat pear-shaped sapphire with a matching white gold ring. The infinity symbol on the necklace is made of diamonds and onyx, quite a fitting feature as diamonds are forever.
Helen Mirren
English acting royalty, Helen Mirren stunned Cannes Film Festival with her blue-themed ensemble and up-do. To accompany her eye-catching look, Mirren sported a Bulgari diamond collar necklace and drop pendant earrings, adding a touch of elegance to her cerulean outfit.
Manu Ríos
Spanish actor, Manu Ríos served many incredible looks at Cannes Film Festival. Accompanying his trendy blouse and black suit, Ríos wore Cartier jewellery including a 1998 Panthère necklace with 18K white gold and diamonds, a 2015 Maillon Panthère ring with 18-karat white gold and diamonds, and also topping his look off with a Cartier love ring.
Naomi Campbell
Supermodel Naomi Campbell walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet dripping in Chopard diamonds. Campbell sported the Swiss brand’s high-jewellery earrings, double bracelets and rings.
Pom Klementieff
French actress, Pom Klementieff walked the Cannes red carpet in a vibrant purple Versace gown with a large diamond Cartier necklace made of 18K white gold and platinum with matching Helianthe de Cartier vintage diamond earrings, also set with 18K white gold and platinum.
Uma Thurman
Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction actress, Uma Thurman also sported Chopard jewels for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Leaning into a 90s-inspired look, her choker necklace and matching earrings are made of amethyst, diamonds, and rubies, complementing the colour of her Dior Haute Couture gown.
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