The red carpet is dripping in diamonds.
Each year, the Cannes Film Festival showcases a stunning array of natural diamond looks, thanks in part to Chopard’s partnership and the exceptional talent featured in the films shown throughout the week.
From Julia Roberts’ unforgettable yellow diamond pendant in 2022 to Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic tiara moment in 1957, the Cannes red carpet has always been unforgettable. It comes as no surprise that in one of the world’s most elegant cities, we have witnessed some of the most elegant red carpet looks of all time, each adorned with natural diamonds.
Although the festival features remarkable films, it is the red carpet where true glamour and elegance come to life. A-listers adorn their couture gowns with exquisite jewellery and luxury timepieces, creating a mesmerizing assortment of gemstones that enhance their outfits.
On the red carpet, celebrities spare no effort in creating a spectacle of beauty and luxury. The 2023 Cannes Film Festival was no different, with every major star arriving on the red carpet in their finest ballgowns and diamond jewels.
Below, we have compiled some of our favourite diamond moments from the festival.
NATALIE PORTMAN
Portman elegantly showcased a necklace from Chopard’s Red Carpet Collection. The necklace was meticulously crafted with 18k Fairmined-certified white gold adorned with a remarkable array of over 119 carats of blue heart-shaped sapphires and over 36 carats of white diamonds. Portman further enhanced her ensemble by pairing the necklace with exquisite white diamond earrings and a captivating sapphire and white diamond ring.
CINDY BRUNA
Bruna adorned her menswear-inspired outfit with dog tag-style diamond pieces from Pomellato, as well as a ring and earrings from the same brand.
IRINA SHAYK
Irina Shayk graced the red carpet, showcasing yet another awe-inspiring creation from Messika. This year, she opted for an exquisite high-jewellery Akh-Ba-Ka necklace. Inspired by the captivating allure of ancient Egyptian mythology and style, this remarkable necklace features a stunning 33-carat diamond meticulously set in diamonds and white gold.
ADRIANA LIMA
All eyes were on the former Victoria’s Secret model as she graced the red carpet, looking absolutely stunning in her Chopard jewels. Her captivating beauty was only enhanced by the exquisite jewelry pieces that adorned her, leaving everyone in awe.
JULIA GARNER
Julia Garner looked effortlessly gorgeous in a magnificent Gucci ensemble for the premiere of Asteroid. She enhanced her look with a captivating green gown complemented by exquisite white gold earrings embellished with emeralds and diamonds, along with a stunning mint tourmaline and diamond ring from Gucci’s High Jewellery collection.
CARLA BRUNI
The model made heads turn on the red carpet with her dazzling jewelry ensemble, all from Chopard. She paired a stunning diamond and sapphire necklace with two equally mesmerizing diamond and sapphire rings, and a delicate tennis bracelet. The combination of these exquisite pieces created a breathtaking look that left everyone in awe.
