Top Jewelry Moments from the 2024 CFDA Awards: Best Dazzling Red Carpet Looks

The 2024 CFDA Awards are here, bringing a much-needed dose of red carpet glamour and dazzling jewelry to kick off the fashion season. Hosted by the ever-glamorous Cynthia Erivo and chaired by Thom Browne, this event celebrated the best of American talent—and, of course, some seriously stunning accessories.

From Blake Lively and Taylor Hill’s jaw-dropping mega-watt diamond moments to Katie Holmes’ colorful gemstone elegance and Addison Rae’s pearl perfection, the night was filled with jewelry that truly stole the show. Let’s dive into the sparkling highlights from the CFDA Awards that left us all in awe!

See last year’s jewelry looks right here!

Cynthia Erivo's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

CYNTHIA ERIVO: Cynthia Erivo wowed in a dramatic hooded gown at the Wicked premiere, accessorized with Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany ear clips and a stunning Elsa Peretti Claw necklace featuring a green jade ‘nail’—a chic nod to her Elphaba character’s signature green. Paired with gold Tiffany Knot and T rings, her look was pure witchy glamour!


Katie Holmes jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

Katie Holmes jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

KATIE HOLMES: Katie Holmes traded her laid-back street style for a striking red carpet moment, rocking a bold Carolina Herrera color-blocked dress that screamed sophistication. Adding to the drama? Irene Neuwirth’s vibrant gemstone jewels were just as eye-catching as her outfit.


Erykah Badu at 2024 CFDA Awards

Erykah Badu at 2024 CFDA Awards

ERYKAH BADU: Badu’s red carpet look at the CFDA Fashion Icon Award ceremony was unforgettable! The show-stopping headpiece, created by NYC-based Chrishabana in collaboration with AI artist PARALLEL, was brought to life in an innovative fusion of fashion and digital art. Known for her daring style and avant-garde approach, Badu’s headpiece was a perfect representation of her dedication to pushing boundaries and celebrating originality.

But that wasn’t all. Badu also rocked decadent jewelry from L’Enchanteur, the winner of the 2024 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund, adding an extra layer of luxe to her already striking look.

Is this the future of fashion: where tech, art, and style converge? Only Erykah could pull it off!


Tyla's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

TYLA: Tyla and Tiffany & Co.—a match made in diamond heaven. The “Water” singer rocked a T T1 circle diamond pendant, T T1 diamond hoop earrings, and a lineup of sparkling rings from the iconic jeweler. Who wouldn’t want this kind of shine?


Molly Ringwald's earrings at 2024 CFDA Awards

MOLLY RINGWALD: The Pretty In Pink actress rocked Schiaparelli’s whimsical face-motif earrings—gilded brass with bold red lips and enamel eyes—adding a dash of surrealist flair to her red carpet look.


Taylor Hill's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

TAYLOR HILL: Model Taylor Hill stunned in oodles of diamonds at the event, rocking a Rahaminov Diamonds 30-carat cushion-cut diamond bar necklace. But that wasn’t all—she paired it with oval and rose-cut pear-shaped diamond flower earrings and a 21-carat Moval-cut diamond flower bracelet. Can we talk about how many carats are in this look? Total sparkle overload!


Blake Lively's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

Blake Lively's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

BLAKE LIVELY: Blake Lively brought the sparkle to the CFDA Awards in honor of Michael Kors with a dazzling diamond look that left us gasping. She wore an all-around diamond necklace featuring a huge marquise-shaped center diamond—how many carats do you think that beauty is? Plus, she rocked a statement bracelet, an array of rings, and her signature double diamond stud earrings to complete the jaw-dropping look. Could this be her most dazzling Lorraine Schwartz red carpet moment yet?


Lucy Liu's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

LUCY LIU: Lucy Liu brought the drama with shoulder-skimming LEVIEV Diamonds chandelier earrings—24 carats of marquise-cut brilliance cascading like a diamond waterfall. Ear-resistible!


Addison Rae's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

ADDISON RAE: Days after her single Aquamarine dropped, Rae turned heads at the CFDA Awards with a $12,000 Mikimoto Fusion necklace featuring Akoya and Black South Sea cultured pearls. A perfect nod to her track—or just a coincidence? 🌊💎 What do you think?


LaQuan Smith's jewelry at 2024 CFDA Awards

LAQUAN SMITH: The designer stole the spotlight at the CFDA Awards, flaunting a jaw-dropping Victorian Rotile AZATURE diamond pendant with 147 carats. Statement piece or showstopper—what would you call it?


Law Roach's brooch at 2024 CFDA Awards

LAW ROACH: Zendaya’s style guru, Law Roach, rocked a Bulgari Festa Gelati brooch shaped like a popsicle, decked out in rubies and 9.75 carats of diamonds. A sweet twist on high fashion!


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Best Jewelry At The 2024 Governors Awards

It’s been a hot minute since we last covered the stunning jewels at the Governors Awards—2019 to be exact! Back then, it was all about the earrings, but fast forward to the 2024 Governors Awards, and the real stars of the red carpet were the glittering collars, with A-listers like Demi Lovato and Angelina Jolie leading the way. Jewelry has evolved, and now, even the men are stepping up their game! Kieran Culkin made a bold statement with his diamond tennis necklace, while Barry Keoghan and Colman Domingo added a stylish twist to their looks with gold brooches!

Dive into the best jewelry moments from the 2024 Governors Awards below!

Don’t forget to look back at the gems you might’ve missed from 2019!

Elle Fanning's necklace at 2024 Governors Awards

ELLE FANNING: Dare to wear something this bold? Elle Fanning rocked Cartier’s ‘Mandragore’ necklace at the Governors Awards with two jaw-dropping pear-shaped green beryls totaling 79.38 carats. She paired it with a beaded cape—style elevation or a distraction?


Julianne Moore's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

JULIANNE MOORE: Who says history doesn’t repeat itself? Julianne Moore proved it does—fashionably—at the Governors Awards, rocking Verdura’s Maltese cross cuffs (a Coco Chanel classic) and Belperron’s Toggle Torque necklace. Fun fact: Elsa Schiaparelli, the queen of avant-garde, once owned and modeled the same necklace for Vogue Paris in 1933.


Demi Moore's jewelry at 2024 Governors AwardsDemi Moore's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

DEMI MOORE: A big shoutout to Brad Goreski, Julianne Moore’s stylist, for the genius move of pairing a classic black dress with Sartoro Genève jewels—talk about letting the jewelry do the talking! Her Éclat necklace? Pure elegance. And those Alba Emerald earrings? Bold, chic, and the perfect pop of color that took her look to another level!


Angelina Jolie's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

ANGELINA JOLIE: We’ve heard that Angelina Jolie picked her dress without a stylist—did she also select her stunning Buccellati earrings and necklace herself? Given her impeccable taste in jewelry, it’s totally possible!


Selena Gomez's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

SELENA GOMEZ: Selena Gomez wowed in Boucheron, sporting the Plume de Paon large pendant earrings, Serpent Bohème XL motif, and Pierre Graphique rings. But her Wladimir the Cat ring, set with tsavorites and diamonds, stole the spotlight. Could it be an adorable nod to her bestie, Taylor Swift, who’s known for her love of cats? The purr-fect detail


Saoirse Ronan's earrings at 2024 Governors Awards

SAOIRSE RONAN: The eyes, dress, and Irene Neuwirth gemstone drop earrings are flawless color-matched perfection.


Elizabeth Olsen's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

ELIZABETH OLSEN: Elizabeth Olsen’s REZA Ruban earrings? Think playful ribbons of gold and diamonds. Paired with bridal band rings, her accessories brought the perfect touch of elegance and fun, turning heads with their chic, timeless appeal.


Kieran Culkin's necklace at 2024 Governors Awards

KIERAN CULKIN: No bow tie? No problem! Kieran Culkin swapped it for Suzanne Kalan’s diamond tennis necklace, adding a sleek, elevated twist to his tux at the 2024 Governors Awards! Who needs a bow tie when you’ve got diamonds like that?


Colman Domingo's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

COLMAN DOMINGO: Can you guess the cost of Colman Domingo’s red carpet jewelry look? Here’s the breakdown: he rocked a $28,000 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Maltese Cross clip on his lapel and topped it off with a $6,800 Tiffany HardWear rose gold link bracelet. All together? A $34,800 jewelry moment that dazzled!


Barry Keoghan's jewelry at 2024 Governors Awards

BARRY KEOGHAN: Barry Keoghan’s stylist may have snuck in a subtle homage to his latest film Bird with a charming gold Dolce & Gabbana feather brooch. A small yet clever nod to his role


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Choker Trend Alert: Celebs Rock Luxury Watch-Inspired Jewelry—Who Wore It Best?

Watch Chokers and The Celebs Who Have Worn Them

Are timepieces the new neckpieces? If Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Emma Chamberlain, and Tyla are setting the trend, then absolutely! The watch choker trend is taking over, with jewelry brands like Cartier and Jacob & Co. blending watches and necklaces in ways we’ve never seen before. Keep reading to see how these celebrities wear watches as jewelry and redefine the fashion game.

Rihanna's watch choker at Pharrell's Louis Vuitton debut

Who kicked off the whole watch-as-necklace trend? If you guessed Rihanna, you’re absolutely right! At Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton debut, she didn’t just walk the red carpet—she owned it, rocking a jaw-dropping $670K Jacob & Co. Flying Tourbillon. This isn’t your ordinary timepiece; it’s a blinged-out masterpiece with 339 baguette diamonds, and RiRi decided it wasn’t just for her wrist. She rocked it as a choker and changed the game! Talk about setting trends—who else could turn a watch into a statement like that? Only RiRi, of course!


Emma Chamberlain's watch choker at Miu Miu Fashion Show

Then came Emma Chamberlain, Paris Fashion Week’s queen, who decided to take the watch-as-neckpiece trend to another level. Emma turned heads at the Miu Miu Womenswear S/S 2024 show when she rocked a Cartier Baignoire watch as the ultimate neck candy. Just a few months after Rihanna debuted the trend, Emma made it her own, proving that watches as jewelry weren’t just for telling time—they were for making statements. And get this, the mini model in yellow gold? That would set you back a cool $7,250. Talk about luxury with a twist!


Taylor Swift's watch choker at 2024 Grammy Awards

Fast forward to the 2024 Grammys, and there’s Taylor Swift, shimmering in her black diamond Lorraine Schwartz choker. But wait—there’s more! The showstopper? A vintage Concord watch set to midnight, paying homage to her Midnights album. Did she nail the perfect fashion tribute, or was it too much of a Midnights moment?


Tyla's $1M diamond watch choker at MTV EMAs

Just recently, Tyla made waves at the MTV EMAs, showing off a jaw-dropping $1M Jacob & Co. watch, featuring a stunning 38 carats of diamonds. This wasn’t just any timepiece—it was the standout accessory of the evening.

It immediately brought back memories of Rihanna at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where she took the trend to a whole new level by sporting her $400,000 Jacob & Co. watch on her ankle. The 18-karat white gold piece, with 70 carats of round and emerald-cut diamonds, was a serious statement. It looks like Tyla’s watch-as-jewelry moment was straight out of RiRi’s playbook!

Rihanna's watch anklet at F1 Grand Prix

The clock is ticking! Who’s your top pick—Rihanna’s $670K bling, Emma’s Cartier chic, Taylor’s vintage charm, or Tyla’s $1M masterpiece? ⏱️💎 Vote now and let’s see who nailed the watch choker trend!

Which Celeb Won the Watch Choker Trend?

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