The 2025 Gotham Awards were a glittering preview of the jewelry trends we can expect on red carpets in 2026. Naomi Watts went all out in head-to-toe Messika diamonds. Elle Fanning and Rihanna brought statement collars that demanded attention, while Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Hudson turned heads with dramatic earrings. Diamonds, bold collars, and show-stopping drops are already shaping up to be the red carpet must-haves of the new year. Here is a look at the night’s best jewels.
ELLE FANNING: Elle Fanning went full-on Cartier queen, and as an ambassador, she’s absolutely allowed. The Geometry and Contrast necklace hugged her neck like wearable art, while the Reflection de Cartier bracelet and jeweled watch stacked for maximum drama and sparkle. Basically, she proved that when it comes to Cartier, subtle is never an option.
RIHANNA: When the outfit falters, the jewels save the look. Rihanna rocked Bvlgari’s Midnight Riviera necklace, stacked diamond earrings, and a Briony Raymond Sloan pavé ear cuff—pure redemption.
A$AP ROCKY: Rocky brought the ice with Chanel’s diamond and gold earrings from the Flying Cloud high jewelry collection. Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s yacht adventures with the Duke of Westminster, the nautical vibes went full-on rope and braid mode — polished, powerful, and just flashy enough to steal the spotlight without even trying.
JULIA ROBERTS: Roberts leaned into her signature jewelry chaos, layering Pasquale Bruni’s Figlia dei Fiori necklaces and rings in 18-carat rose gold with zero interest in playing it safe. The colorful stones piled on the charm, proving once again that Julia’s best accessory is her refusal to take fancy jewelry too seriously.
CHRISTIAN SLATER: Christian Slater ditched the neutral zone and went straight for drama, flashing a silver-topped gold brooch set with rubies and diamonds on his lapel. It was the only hit of color in sight — sharp, old-school, and proof that a well-placed brooch can still steal the whole look.
KATE HUDSON: Kate Hudson gave pearls a serious upgrade, dripping in Adam Neeley’s Echo Earrings with golden South Sea and Akoya pearls stacked in a dramatic drop of gold and diamonds. She finished it off with the Avalon ring, a bold South Sea pearl framed by SpectraGold and white-to-canary diamonds. Pearls, but make them sexy, modern, and a little bit dangerous—Kate proves it’s still possible.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE: Sculptural? ✅ Diamonds? ✅ Emeralds and gold? Double ✅. Jen nailed it with the Yi Collection Pyramid ring and Vram Jewelry’s sculptural Chrona Totem earrings—emeralds, gold, and drama in all the right places!
NAOMI WATTS: Naomi Watts reminded us who’s boss with Messika High Jewelry’s White Midnight Sun earrings and bracelet, plus the sculptural Fiery ring. Icy, bold, and unapologetically luxe—diamonds front and center, worn with effortless confidence and zero distractions.
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