What does the Cannes red carpet reveal? Besides mermaid gowns, ethereal sheers, and sequins, stars love to wear eye-catching jewellery, like chokers or necklaces that accentuate their neckline. Preferably in white or yellow gold, adorned with matching diamonds.
The Cannes Film Festival is a prime opportunity for renowned haute jewellery houses to showcase their savoir-faire. The Montée des Marches serves as an exceptional ‘showcase’ where celebrities bask in the photographers’ flashes on their way to the screening room.
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Chopard, the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival 2024 and the creator of the Palme d’Or and all the competition’s awards, is joined by Tiffany, Boucheron, Messika, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Damiani. These prestigious jewellery brands showcase original and unique pieces, often adorned with extraordinarily rare gemstones.
However, at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, the prevailing trend in jewellery is focused on monochromatic and shimmering designs. It’s a shift towards less colour and a more moon-like luminosity, coupled with intricate craftsmanship, including a form of lace delicately sculpted around the neckline, making a bold statement of elegance.
Anya Taylor-Joy wearing a Tiffany's necklace at the Christian Dior X Madame Figaro dinner during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Photo: Stephane Feugère / Madame FigaroCase in point: Anya Taylor-Joy’s striking appearance at the Christian Dior X Madame Figaro dinner during the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the Croisette, adorned with a splendid platinum and diamond necklace weighing 104 carats, courtesy of Tiffany.
Carla Bruni wearing a Chopard's necklace during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Courtesy of Chopard
Carla Bruni dazzled in Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival, gracing the red carpet with a necklace adorned with a 36.94-carat emerald-cut yellow diamond. The necklace, set in ethical 18-carat yellow and white gold, was further embellished with cushion-shaped yellow diamonds weighing 78.67 carats and white diamonds weighing 29.65 carats.
Indonesian actress Raline Shah opted for the Serpent Bohème Solarité necklace by Boucheron, crafted in white gold and adorned with diamond pavé.
Paz Vega wearing the Divine Enigma choker by Messika during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Courtesy of Messika
Meanwhile, Spanish actress Paz Vega made a dramatic statement at the premiere of the film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ by wearing the Divine Enigma choker by Messika, undoubtedly a show-stopping piece.
Even the Jury President of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, director Greta Gerwig, didn’t shy away from white gold necklaces. Her choice? A stunning creation by Chopard, boasting an impressive 108.97 carats of exquisite diamonds.
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Model Taylor Hill shone with grace in the Imperial Move necklace from Messika’s prestigious high jewellery collection, Beyond the Light.
Ester Exposito wearing a Messika's necklace during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Courtesy of Messika
Spanish actress Ester Exposito exuded elegance in the Diamond Catcher necklace, also by Messika, which harmonised flawlessly with her long asymmetrical white silk gown by Givenchy.
Cate Blanchett wearing an High Jewelry shoulder necklace by Louis Vuitton crafted in repurposed metal, pearls, and precious stones during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Cate Blanchett wore a stunning High Jewelry shoulder necklace by Louis Vuitton, crafted from repurposed metal, pearls, and precious stones. Yhis piece features 49 white Ayoka pearls and 33 grey Tahitian pearls, alongside 633 diamonds sourced from three of the maison's previous High Jewelry collections. The metallic grey and white pearls are intricately hand-strung in a continuous line across the chest and back. This sophisticated design is highlighted by Art Deco-inspired elements, such as bezel-set diamonds and enameled pavé motifs on both shoulders.
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When it comes to shining without traditional jewellery, British actress Jasmine Jobson offers a unique solution. She graced the premiere of the film ‘Bird’ by wearing a custom embroidered bandeau top adorned with silver crystals, courtesy of Louis Vuitton.
Nathalie Emmanuel wearing Chanel’s Ruban necklace in 18K white gold and diamonds for the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Courtesy of Chanel
British actress Nathalie Emmanuel exuded understated elegance at the world premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. She wore Chanel’s Ruban necklace in 18K white gold and diamonds, complementing her ensemble, also from Chanel Haute Couture. Her outfit featured a white dress intricately designed with a sequined tweed bustier, a tulle skirt adorned with paper silk appliqué floral motifs, and intricate silk floral motifs created through threadwork and crystals, all cinched together with a black satin bow belt, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship that took 500 hours to complete.
Greta Gerwig wearing the Etoile Filante 1932 necklace in platinum and diamonds from Chanel High Jewellery during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Courtesy of Chanel
Greta Gerwig paid homage to Mademoiselle Coco Chanel’s first and only high jewellery collection by donning the Etoile Filante 1932 necklace in platinum and diamonds from Chanel High Jewellery. She paired the piece with an exquisite cape dress from Virginie Viard’s Chanel Haute Couture, fully embroidered with satin sequins, at the premiere of ‘Metropolis’ during the Cannes Film Festival 2024. The necklace, a cascade of stars, beautifully paid tribute to all the stars in the cinematic firmament.
Silvia Manzoni
Journalist, Paris