The French Riviera has been in the spotlight for the past week as the Cannes Film Festival is underway—drawing industry titans from every corner of the world to celebrate cinema. Beyond the anticipated films, the red carpet is where all the glitz and glam unfolds, with exquisite pieces of jewellery and fancy timepieces amplifying the ensembles of the A-listers.

Among our favourite sparkles from the two-week affair are Ethan Hawke’s Piaget watch, Michelle Yeoh’s statement necklace and magnificent Richard Mille timepiece, along with Gigi Hadid’s stunning Messika diamond jewellery. While Coco Rocha stole the show with her Chaumet jewels, Alessandra Ambrosio looked equally fabulous in Pomellato spinel necklaces and earrings.

Keep reading to discover more extraordinary pieces of jewellery and timepieces from the prestigious film festival. 

 

Ethan Hawke

 

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At the Strange Way of Life premiere, the American actor matched his sharp all-black Saint Laurent suit with a Piaget Altiplano Ultimate High jewellery watch set with baguette- and brilliant-cut diamonds.

 

Michelle Yeoh

 

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The Oscar winner was decked out in Balenciaga and topped off the look with a bold necklace, matching ring and diamond drop earrings from Boucheron. Not to be missed is Richard Mille’s RM 037 watch on her black-gloved sleeve.

 

Mads Mikkelsen

 

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To celebrate his role in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Mikkelsen styled his Zegna outfit with a Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin watch.

 

Abel Tesfaye

 

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On the red carpet of The Idol, the Canadian singer-songwriter appeared dashing in a black Loewe tuxedo with a Piaget Limelight Gala High jewellery watch in white gold and yellow sapphires on his wrist.

 

Zhu Yilong

 

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As a Chopard ambassador, it’s only fitting for the Chinese actor to walk the red carpet donning the L.U.C Flying T Twin Baguette watch, which features a hand-guillochéd gold dial. 

 

Gigi Hadid

 

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You can always count on Hadid to bring her A-game to the red carpet, as seen by her vintage Zac Posen dress that matched Messika’s dazzling pieces of jewellery. When looked at closely, the supermodel sported the Roaring Diamonds necklace and bracelet from the Paris es tune Fête collection, the Illusionnistes ear clip, as well as a couple of diamond rings.

 

Naomi Campbell

 

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Campbell attended the festival’s opening ceremony in a silver sequined Celine gown, completed with diamond chandelier earrings and dazzling Chopard bracelets. 

 

Coco Rocha

 

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Rocha put on a white Dolce & Gabbana two-piece to the Zero Club premiere, punctuated by a striking necklace and earrings set from Chaumet’s Ondes & Merveilles collection. 

 

Araya Hargate

 

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Hargate graced the red carpet in Jean Paul Gaultier couture pieces and finished her look with iconic jewellery from Bulgari, which included two Serpenti necklaces, a stack of Viper bracelets, two diamond rings, and matching white gold earrings.

 

Natalie Portman

 

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At the premiere of The Zone of Interest, Portman was spotted rocking a deep blue heart-shaped sapphire and white diamond necklace from Chopard’s Red Carpet collection, together with with a pair of white diamond earrings and a sapphire-studded ring, which paired well with her blue strapless gown by Dior.

 

Irina Shayk

 

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Despite the harsh remarks Shayk received for her Mowalola’s leather ‘fit, we can’t take our eyes off the stunning Messika 33-carat diamond necklace she wore around her neck. The ‘Akh-Ba-Ka’ necklace is inspired by ancient Egypt and is adorned entirely with diamonds and white gold.

 

Alessandra Ambrosio

 

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Ambrosio accented her vintage Elie Saab Haute Couture gown with the stunning Pomellato wrap-around Skyline necklace and matching earrings. The necklace is set with 128 rare, bezel-cut spinels that depict the silhouettes of the Milanese sky at dusk.

 

Pom Klementieff

 

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The French actress embellished her metallic purple Atelier Versace gown with a Cartier diamond choker and matching earrings. 

 

Jennifer Lawrence

 

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Lawrence arrived at the Bread and Roses premiere in a crimson Christian Dior couture gown, accessorised with a diamond-studded necklace by Dior Joaillerie and matching rings. 

 

Dua Lipa

 

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The pop star made her Cannes debut in a one-shouldered Celine gown, which she coupled with a sparkling assortment from Tiffany & Co. This includes a pair of diamond drop earrings and a multi-row bypass bracelet. 

 

 

 

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