The Academy Museum Gala may be relatively new on the scene, but it has already cemented itself as a must-see for those who love a good jewelry moment. Last night’s event did not disappoint, with an array of show-stopping diamonds and vibrant gems gracing the red carpet. Saoirse Ronan dazzled with her Anita Ko diamond Ruth earrings, while Amy Adams added a splash of color with her bold David Webb coral and onyx ones. And Gabrielle Union? She gave us a first look at Tiffany & Co.’s magnificent Magnolia necklace.
The men brought their A-game too, with brooches decorating lapels in eye-catching diamonds and colored stones.
Scroll down to see the best jewelry looks of the night, and don’t forget to revisit last year’s red carpet highlights!
GABRIELLE UNION-WADE: Big shoutout to Gabrielle Union-Wade for debuting this stunning Magnolia Tiffany & Co. necklace! Adorned with hand-carved milky quartz, this piece features a breathtaking 43-carat morganite, beautifully surrounded by sparkling pink sapphires and diamonds. Let’s not forget the Pisces bracelet complete with padparadscha sapphires, rubellites, and diamonds! Remember when Dua Lipa rocked the piece at the Grammys? Talk about a jewelry moment!
SAOIRSE RONAN: Did you even have to ask? Saoirse Ronan’s Ruth diamond earrings from LA-based jeweler Anita Ko are the clear winners for Best Earrings of the Night!
DEMI MOORE: Demi’s Tiffany & Co. Blue Book diamond bracelet was a showstopper, but those high jewelry earrings with over 8 carats of tanzanites and hand-carved chalcedonies? They perfectly matched her stunning sequin dress!
AMY ADAMS: Best bracelet moment? That’s easy! It goes to Amy Adams, who nailed the diamond bracelet and colorful earrings combo, just like Demi at the same event. Her stunning diamond and platinum Dome bracelet was the highlight, beautifully paired with vibrant coral, black onyx, ruby, and diamond earrings worth a jaw-dropping $67,000, both from David Webb.
KIM KARDASHIAN: Kim proves you can’t go wrong with a classic diamond necklace! And no, it’s not by Lorraine Schwartz—it’s Tiffany & Co.! That stunning pear-shaped diamond drop is over 15 carats, elegantly hanging from a necklace featuring 118 mixed-cut diamonds totaling over 65 carats. It just goes to show that diamonds are forever!
MARGARET QUALLEY: A tiara moment at the Academy Museum Gala! Oh, Margaret Qualley said ‘YES’ to that crown moment! Chanel’s Etoile Filante head jewel had her looking like she plucked a constellation out of the sky and wore it. 🌟 Add in those La Lune Talisman earrings, and we’re officially starstruck!
MARION COTILLARD: Speaking of Chanel and diamonds, can we get any cooler than Marion Cotillard rocking Brins de Diamant earrings and Zina bracelet? She embodies elegance with that signature Chanel flair, making every moment look effortless!
ELIZABETH OLSEN: Did she have you fooled? You do know that Olsen isn’t wearing diamonds, right? She’s dazzling in sparkly and affordable Swarovski crystals, showcasing their Matrix earrings, Sublima bangle, and a chic domed cocktail ring. Who knew you could shine so bright without the hefty price tag?
JURNEE SMOLLETT: Did you know that, according to Chanel, Jurnee Smollett’s necklace, called Summer Cruise, features long-cut sapphires and pavé diamonds that mimic the blue and white stripes on a sailor’s uniform? Plus, that stunning 1.06-carat fancy intense yellow diamond is like the perfect little button on a collar!
EIZA GONZALEZ: Need a little diamond back drama? Eiza delivers with her eye-catching, diamond-studded, chain-linked starburst pendant necklace from David Yurman!
OLIVIA WILDE: We’d be grinning like Olivia too if we had the chance to wear Tiffany & Co.’s Celeste necklace, featuring over 877 diamonds that total a dazzling 53 carats!
SARAH PAULSON: While some might say it’s a bit much, we think Sarah Paulson owns it! She paired Bulgari’s High Jewelry Serpenti Tubogas necklace with a chic yellow gold bracelet featuring a cabochon green tourmaline and topped it off with pink gold Serpenti earrings for the perfect finish. To elevate her look even further, she seamlessly added an 18K gold Tubogas five-row wrap diamond bracelet by Beladora. Talk about a jewelry moment!
ANDRA DAY: Day took a fresh spin on classic diamond hoops with her choice of REZA’s playful yellow gold and white diamond Loop earrings
CARRIE COON: Coon brought all the Hollywood glam with dramatic 18kt gold and diamond fringe earrings by Aletto, paired with 1950s gold and diamond bangles by Pierre Sterlé. But did you catch that flash of color from her exquisite 8-carat oval ruby and diamond ring? All from Fred Leighton.
ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY: Rosie’s Saint Laurent embellished halter neck gown was the perfect backdrop to showcase Tiffany’s legendary Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock brooch in pendant form, complete with an eye-watering 15-carat citrine.
MARISA ABELA: Marisa Abela showcased a chic jacket with a plunging neckline, channeling the same daring vibe as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in her stunning dress. To elevate her look, Marisa wore a Bulgari High Jewelry Tubogas necklace in pink gold featuring an oval orange topaz, along with a B.zero1 rock ring and matching earrings.
NICOLE KIDMAN: Embracing a minimal jewelry look that still packed a punch, Nicole showcased a never-before-seen pair of Messika diamond Groove earrings from their Midnight Sun High Jewelry Collection.
JOEY KING: King rocked our favorite REZA Crescent earrings along with their stunning Eventail and Petillant rings. The only thing we wished? That she had pulled her hair back to let those beauties shine even brighter!
DWAYNE WADE: Wade usually goes for Cartier on the red carpet, but this time he surprised us with a stunning Jean Schlumberger Fern brooch featuring a striking 10-carat tanzanite—perhaps because his wife wore Tiffany too!
JOSHUA JACKSON: Joshua Jackson added a seriously luxe touch to his look with the De Beers Enchanted Lotus brooch, which comes with an eye-watering price tag of $50,000.
LAMORNE MORRIS: It was only fitting for the New Girl alum to add a touch of celestial charm to his midnight blue Thom Sweeney suit, pinning on two starry antique brooches by Toni + Chloë Goutal.
DREW STARKEY: It’s not a red carpet without a Jean Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock brooch spotting. The one pinned on Drew’s lapel features an eye-watering tanzanite of over 52 carats!
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