The most beautiful jewelry seen at the Venice Film Festival 2025 Who shone brightest on the red carpet?
The Venice Film Festival is an event with a double soul. On one side, there’s the cinema, with its load of stories, premieres, and directors ready to captivate the audience. On the other, there’s a show within the show, where photographers snap pictures, stars smile in their couture gowns, and increasingly, the true protagonists are the jewels. Necklaces that demand the same attention as temperamental divas, rings capable of lighting up Teatro La Fenice, earrings that turn every movement into fireworks under the flashes. This year? The Lido has shone like never before, and not just because of the lagoon’s reflections. Every star became an ambassador of a maison, every red carpet a manifesto of style. And unlike the screenings inside the theaters, here there were no end credits, only trails of diamonds suspended in the air.
Venice Film Festival 2025: the most iconic jewels from the red carpet
The first look to dazzle in this 82nd edition was Cate Blanchett, queen of sophisticated minimalism. The actress wore a black Armani Privé gown, with severe sculpted lines and details in faux obsidian. A look that could have been completed with a striking collier but instead found perfection in a pair of Louis Vuitton Haute Joaillerie earrings, illuminating her face and shifting attention to her magnetic presence. A refined choice proving that sometimes, subtraction is the most revolutionary act.
Greta Gerwig did the exact opposite. She arrived at the Lido with Pomellato’s Catene necklace, a cascade of white gold and more than 1,900 diamonds. A jewel so theatrical it seemed like a character itself, ready to claim applause. Unsurprisingly, Pomellato was also chosen by Italian actresses such as Anna Ferzetti, Monica Guerritore, Valeria Golino, and Benedetta Porcaroli. The star of Il rapimento di Arabella accessorized her Prada floral dress with the Rivière Zigzag necklace from the 1967 Collection (seven green tourmalines and over 2,000 white diamonds on a rose gold setting), paired with a Nudo Maxi ring, boasting more than 100 brilliant-cut diamonds. A true glittering invasion that confirmed how the Milanese maison can make even the most sculptural power irresistible.
Bvlgari, in turn, brought two perfectly complementary interpretations to the red carpet. On one side, the hypnotic sensuality of Shailene Woodley with the Serpenti High Jewelry necklace, in yellow gold with onyx, chrysoprase, turquoise, spinel, emeralds, and pavé-set diamonds, matched with a Serpenti ring and platinum diamond earrings. On the other, the discreet refinement of Andrew Garfield, who wore the B.zero1 ring, a symbol of masculine elegance without frills. Two faces of the same coin, united by the universal language of jewelry.
The absolute triumph of craftsmanship, however, came with Cartier. The Parisian maison lit up the festival with a series of unforgettable appearances. Riley Keough mesmerized everyone with the Cafayate necklace from the En Équilibre collection: two iridescent opals, tailor-cut umba sapphires, and over 1,460 hours of work. Pure poetry that, with every movement, reflected changing shades like a sunset sky. Amal Clooney instead chose the fierce, magnetic Panthère earrings, while Gemma Chan and Emma Corrin played with bolder, geometric contrasts.
If Cartier once again proved its ability to turn light into storytelling, Tiffany & Co. was no less, bringing a symphony of interpretations. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley embodied timeless classicism with platinum and diamond jewelry. Mia Goth dared a mix between the Archives necklace in gold and platinum with diamonds and emeralds, and the Victoria line, resulting in a fresh, modern look. Greta Lee enchanted with the Bird on a Rock Wings suite, a luminous ode to Schlumberger’s joyful design; while Emily Blunt brought dramatic sparkle with her chandelier earrings in spinels and diamonds from the Tiffany Blue Book Collection 2024, perfectly matching her lipstick shade. Chloë Sevigny completed her black lace Saint Laurent look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including a platinum and natural diamond necklace totaling more than 79 carats. For extra sparkle, she added 17-carat diamond earrings and a 10-carat diamond cocktail ring. Finally, Amanda Seyfried evoked vintage Hollywood glamour with the Bird on a Rock brooch, featuring an 11-carat diamond that could rival even Liz Taylor’s treasures.
Of course, Chanel and Chopard could not be missing. Ayo Edebiri, the new rising star, charmed with Chanel Fontaine earrings, in white gold and diamonds, minimal yet imposing. Julia Roberts, timeless icon, opted for absolute glamour with 36 carats of diamonds and 44 carats of sapphires from Chopard, a set that redefined brilliance itself. If there’s a way to steal Venice’s heart, Julia knows it. Sofia Carson and Sabrina Dhowre added further nuances, showing how Chopard can reinterpret diamond beauty in endlessly diverse ways.
Italy, too, made its mark. Pasquale Bruni brought his vision to the red carpet through Georgina Rodriguez, who wore the Rosina collier, Giardini Segreti rings, and Aleluia earrings. Despite the triumph of diamonds and rubies, the real star was her engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo: a 30-carat solitaire stealing the spotlight from any gown. Bruni’s Luce and Giardini Segreti collections were also chosen by Laura Dern for Jay Kelly’s photocall.
Alongside the giants, contemporary designers carved out important space. Suki Waterhouse chose the Abbraccio ring by Vhernier, a soft, sculptural piece in white gold and diamonds that paired perfectly with her metallic Rabanne dress. Matilde Gioli favored Messika’s Terres d’Instinct collection, evoking wild nature through free, precious lines. Ludovica Ragazzo opted for Pandora’s Talismans, turning ancient symbols into modern amulets. Greta Ferro wore a Recarlo parure composed of a contrarié ring, a three-row cuff, and a three-row choker in 18kt white gold and heart-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds. Meanwhile, Eva Herzigova, Kasia Smutniak, Paris Jackson, Halsey, and Vittoria Puccini reminded everyone that Damiani remains a synonym for great Italian tradition.
The most anticipated moment, however, belonged to Emma Stone. For her return to Venice with Bugonia by Yorgos Lanthimos, she became a living sculpture wearing the Rupture earrings and Perception ring from Louis Vuitton Haute Joaillerie. Orange stones, star-cut diamonds, and an architectural design that fused contemporary art with jewelry. The final verdict? This year, the Venice Film Festival 2025 proved once again to be an ideal stage not only for cinema but also for high jewelry. Between historic maisons and new voices, every red carpet appearance told a story of light, boldness, and invention. And while the films will leave their mark in future festivals, the jewels of this edition remind us that beauty is never just a detail, but the very essence of storytelling.
