T.adorns the Cannes Film Festival 2022, the unmissable appointment with the cinema awards that sees the most glamorous stars take the field for two weeks in May. To shine, from 1946 to todaythe outfits of the most prominent actresses, which revolve around precious jewels, often of inestimable value. What are the most memorable jewels worn by divas in past editions of Cannes?
More sparkling than the Golden Palmthe prestigious award that is awarded to the best film in competition since 1955 – since 1998, signed by the historic partner Chopard. But the Swiss High Jewelery brand is not the only protagonist of the Cannes Film Festival: to get noticed in the spotlight, Maison of the caliber of Cartier, Bulgarians, Tiffany & Co. Each with its most fabulous pieces, often specially designed to elevate the outfits of celebs, queens for one (or more) days of the red carpet wearing necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings to say the least unique.
Twists (and light)
The importance of the event justifies the exceptional nature of the jewels. There were several twists (and light) that took turns in the very long course of the film event. Today, like yesterday, the major trend of the Côte d’Azur in terms of jewelry is that of amaze. Just think of the collier Van Cleef and Arpels worn by Sophia Loren in the 1966even now notable even in black and white photos.
Sophia Loren at the Cannes Film Festival in 1966, with sets by Van Cleef and Arpels. (Photo: REPORTERS ASSOCIES / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images).
The necklaces are the most photographed pieces in the history of Cannes, capable of capturing the eye of the public and photographers and embellishing even the simplest of clothes. A few examples of style: the necklace by Claudia Schiffer at the 64th Festival, in 2011, entirely made of diamonds (700, to be precise) and signed Chanel Haute Joailleriewhich responds to the name of Camélia Poudré. But also the one placed on the simple powder pink slip dress signed Alexandre Vauthier da Emily Ratajkowski in Cannes 2017: the maxi necklace by Bulgarians High Jewelery, in pink gold, pearls, diamonds and rubellites, worn in a layering key on the Heritage Collection necklace in yellow gold, emeralds, rubies and diamonds.
Emily Ratajkowski at the 70th Cannes Film Festival in 2017 with Bulgari necklaces (Photo: Getty Images).
Priceless vintage jewelry
A vintage piece from 1969: and in fact at the Cannes Film Festival the dusting off of yesteryear precious items. Just think of the clamor aroused by the pendant sported by Jessica Chastain at the 66th edition of the Festival in 2013a piece that belonged to none other than to Elizabeth Taylor. The sautoir made of platinum, diamonds and central sapphire also dating back to 1969, also signed by Bulgari, given to her in 1972 by her then husband Richard Burton for her 40th birthday and unlined by the diva on the red carpet of the makeover, 50 years later, of Cleopatra.
Jessica Chastain at the 66th edition of the Festival in 2013 in the Bulgari series that belonged to Elizabeth Taylor (Photo: Getty Images).
But also to the iconic necklace with crocodiles around the neck of Monica Bellucci at the 59th edition of the Festival in 2006: a piece Cartier commissioned by the actress María Félix around 1975. Two detachable brooches of, respectively, 60.02 and 66.86 carats, in fancy yellow diamonds and emeralds. TO Eva Herzigova in 2012 the honor of wearing the Marilyn Monroe Tribute Set of the collection Red Carpet from Chopard, composed of an 18k white gold necklace with diamonds and matching earrings.
Not just collier: the most original jewels of Cannes
The rose gold earrings by Lorraine Schwartz sprinkled with diamonds, with 25-carat hanging rubies, worn by Blake Lively at the 67th Festival in 2014. As well as the diamond bangle of Harry Winston sported by Nicole Kidman in 2014. The most original jewels ever? The back necklace by Cara Delevingne signed De Grisogono at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in 2014distinguished by a precious monkey holding a 28.66-carat sapphire.
More recently followed byearcuff (14 carat diamonds) from the collection Green Carpet from Chopard worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal in 2021. Waiting to see what the next ones will be …
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