We’re breaking down the first six days of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, and the jewelry has already delivered a steady run of standout red carpet moments. From Opening Night to the mid-festival premieres, the Croisette has been serving nonstop high jewelry energy where subtlety simply didn’t make the guest list.
Diamonds led the way, but they were anything but predictable. Alia Bhatt brought Art Deco drama in a Sunita Shekhawat choker drenched in rose-cut diamonds, while Demi Moore opened the festival in a 226.34-carat marquise diamond necklace that practically demanded its own security detail, At the Kering Women In Motion Awards, Colman Domingo stole the spotlight with a Boucheron squid earring that wrapped around the ear like it had its own agenda.
Elsewhere, color stepped in to shake things up, especially in the form of emeralds. Case in point: Adriana Lima’s Chopard diamond collar anchored by a 129-carat emerald cabochon. Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu went for full fashion risk in Paraíba tourmalines from Pomellato, proving diamonds are no longer the only language on the Croisette.
Then came the playful turn: animal-inspired gems. Win Metawin brought Tiffany & Co.’s “Bird on a Rock” brooches into red carpet territory, while Keng Harit leaned into Chopard’s whimsical side with a caterpillar brooch that made couture feel unexpectedly fun. Alexander Ludwig added to the archival moment with Chaumet bird brooches dating back to 1962, proving heritage pieces still know how to fly on the red carpet.
MAY 12, 2026: OPENING CEREMONY & ” LA VÉNUS ELECTRIQUE” (THE ELECTRIC VENUS) SCREENING
MAY 13, 2026 : “LA VIE D’UNE FEMME” SCREENING
MAY 14, 2026: “FATHERLAND” & “HISTORIES PARALLÈLES (PARALLEL TALES)” SCREENINGS
MAY 15, 2026: “KARMA” & ” PAPER TIGER” SCREENINGS & CHOPARD TROPHY PHOTOCALL
MAY 16, 2026: “EL SER QUERIDO” (THE BELOVED) SCREENING
MAY 17, 2026: “GARANCE” & “HOPE” SCREENINGS & 2026 KERING WOMEN IN MOTION AWARDS
