From Angelina Jolie’s sunshine-hued diamonds to Bella Hadid’s emerald extravaganza and Tramell Tillman’s sleek timepiece, the Cannes Film Festival 2025 red carpet delivered a masterclass in glamour. Here’s our curated look at the most exquisite jewelry and watches that shimmered through the French Riviera spotlight
The red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 turned into a glittering runway of luxury watches and natural diamond gems as the French Riviera welcomes another year of cinematic celebration. These are the most striking high-jewellery and watch styles that brilliantly defined Cannes, ranging from classic elegance to bold statements.
Angelina Jolie donned a striking Chopard diamond suite in yellow and white to kick off the event. Her matching drop earrings gave a warm glow, and her necklace, which included an oval-cut yellow diamond drop, shone against the Côte d’Azur light. This high-wattage style was stylish, bright, and completely unforgettable, channelling old Hollywood glitz with a contemporary twist.
Natalie Portman wore a stunning Wave necklace from Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder line to the Eddington premiere. The necklace, which was made of 18k white and yellow gold, was adorned with more than 90 carats of diamonds that glistened like liquid light. An 18-carat diamond ring and matching diamond earrings completed Portman’s costume, which expertly reflected the splendour of deep-sea treasures on the red carpet.
Emma Stone accessorised her Louis Vuitton ensemble with emerald and natural diamond earrings, embracing simple luxury. Her auburn tones reflected the rich green of the emeralds, providing a lyrical homage to the most lavish colours found in nature. Her stature as a real red carpet diva was solidified by her mix of elegance and simplicity.
During the photocall for The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart, who never plays it safe, looked stunning in a diamond choker from Chanel. The striking yet elegant item complemented her edgy style and added architectural intrigue to her appearance. This Chanel design demonstrated that diamonds are still the most popular stone even in the daytime.
Halle Berry chose a Chopard statement necklace and ring set for the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, combining style with a dash of grit. The jewellery was an excellent example of how to draw attention without using words thanks to its striking silhouette and dazzling shine.
Wearing an incredible Chopard set from the Red Carpet Collection, Bella Hadid rocked the Opening Ceremony. Her emerald and diamond earrings alone weighed 10.31 carats of white gold diamonds and 118.68 carats of emeralds. A 12.15-carat heart-shaped diamond and a 15.01-carat emerald-cut stone were among the two exquisite diamond rings she added. Bella’s appearance was a high-jewellery fantasy.
Eva Longoria’s Aleluiá collection by Pasquale Bruni introduced delicate elegance to the carpet. An ethereal, almost celestial radiance was produced by the white and champagne diamonds that decorated the 18k rose gold ring, earrings, and collier. With each step, the romantic picture whispered elegance.
With Elsa Jin’s ‘WOMAN’ brooch, a fanciful piece of art, Brazilian supermodel Isabeli Fontana made a significant fashion statement. This was one of the most daring—and stunning—looks of the festival, with over 9,000 white diamonds and five emerald-centred floral designs. Each flower had its own distinct personality.
Juliette Binoche, the jury president, redefined drama with her Chopard earrings. Anchored by a central marquise stud, the tumbling strands of round and marquise-brilliant diamonds encircled her earlobes like a waterfall of light. This was jewellery fit for movie royalty, elegant and majestic.
Irina Shayk, a Russian model, grabbed eyeballs in Anita Diamond. Two 15-carat diamond rings, one for each hand, completed her earrings, which included 60-carat yellow diamond drops hanging from 7-carat white diamond studs. It had a lavish, strong appearance that was meant to be viewed from all sides.
Outstanding timepieces, such as the one worn by William Abadie, were created as well by Chopard. His magnificent feu enamel dial of his white gold L.U.C. Quattro Spirit 25 was a tribute to traditional craftsmanship. It added classic elegance to his green suit in a subtle yet eye-catching way.
With a rose gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Chronograph, actor Tramell Tillman exuded sexy vitality. This two-faced watch exuded elegance while expressing accuracy, creativity, and contemporary masculinity.
Quentin Tarantino, the director, wore the elegant L.U.C. XPS in platinum from Chopard. The sculpture, which was subtle yet incredibly gorgeous, perfectly captured the essence of Cannes’ understated luxury. Less really is more at times, particularly when combined with auteur cool and a classic tux.
Cruise donned a white gold Rolex Day-Date 40 with a meteorite dial at the Cannes 2025 premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which subtly stole the show. The Day-Date, dubbed the ‘President’ watch for good reason, is already a Rolex royalty timepiece.
This year’s Cannes Film Festival has once again reminded us that when it comes to the red carpet, jewellery is as essential as couture. Whether it was emeralds dripping from Bella Hadid or Portman’s oceanic Tiffany masterpiece, each piece told a story of artistry, brilliance, and glamour that transcends trends. And with more premieres on the horizon, the sparkle is just getting started.