NATURAL DIAMONDS SHINE BRIGHT AT THE AMFAR GALA CANNES 2025

A Diamond is Forever Reports Jewelry Trends at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025

NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 The 31st annual amfAR Gala following the 2025 Cannes Film Festival took place on May 22nd at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, setting the backdrop for A-list celebrities and tastemakers to support AIDS research while showcasing the most classic, refined and distinctive diamond jewelry looks of the festival. Below, we highlight the standout trends from the event.

Closely Cropped Diamond Necklaces

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Closely cropped natural diamond necklaces—such as collars and chokers—emerged as standout favorites this season. Veteran actress Teri Hatcher made a bold statement with a diamond and pearl collar necklace featuring a drop diamond, contrasted against a black velvet gown that allowed the piece to shine. Later in the evening, she turned heads during a runway show celebrating her role as a Bond girl in the James Bond franchise, wearing a Chopard chandelier necklace with a different black gown.

Singer Ciara also embraced the collar necklace trend, making a diamond piece the focal point of her look by layering it over a high-necked gown. Later in the evening, she took the stage to perform, wearing Messika High Jewelry's Divine Enigma necklace which featured a stunning 12-carat yellow cushion-cut diamond.

Model Pritika Swarup added a refined touch to her look with a teardrop diamond choker by Boucheron. Meanwhile, Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, attended the event alongside Chopard's Co-President and Artistic Director, Caroline Scheufele, wearing a large Chopard diamond choker adorned with an array of dazzling stones.

Cuff, Bangles and other Bracelets

Many notable attendees at the 2025 amfAR Gala red carpet opted for embellished gowns, complementing them with more understated natural diamond jewelry — such as cuffs and bangles — to create a balanced and elegant look. Actress Taraji P. Henson embraced this trend, pairing her ornate gown with a striking diamond cuff bracelet. Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay made a refined choice by forgoing a necklace with her embellished halter gown, instead wearing a Pomellato Iconica Collection bracelet in rose gold and white diamonds. Model Pritika Swarup coordinated her look with a diamond teardrop bracelet from Boucheron, echoing the design of her natural diamond necklace.

Drop Earrings

Drawing attention to the face, many tastemakers at the event embraced statement drop earrings as a focal point of their red carpet looks. Model Coco Rocha wore a striking pair of Akillis earrings in 18-carat white gold and white diamonds from the brand's Capture Me collection. Taraji P. Henson chose to make a bolder statement with her earring choices, opting for a single long drop earring and embracing an asymmetrical style—one of the evening's standout trends.

Model Leonie Hanne opted for an elongated pair of diamond drop earrings to complement her embellished halter gown, reinforcing the popular "no necklace" trend. Content creator Lena Mahfouf turned heads with an eye-catching pair of Chopard diamond earrings, which she paired with a statement necklace featuring a large colored gemstone. During the runway show, Teri Hatcher coordinated her Chopard diamond necklace with a matching pair of earrings from the brand. Mariska Hargitay completed her look with rose gold earrings adorned with white and brown diamonds from Pomellato's Fantina collection.

Statement Rings

While many attendees favored more understated jewelry choices at the event, statement natural diamond rings offered a subtle yet captivating way to stand out. Ciara wore a striking 13-carat Toi & Moi ring by Messika High Jewelry, featuring a 5-carat pear-shaped diamond paired with a 7-carat heart-shaped pink diamond. Mariska Hargitay completed her Pomellato jewelry with the brand's Catene Collection knot ring, adding a bold finishing touch. Pritika Swarup rounded out her cohesive Boucheron look with a substantial diamond ring that perfectly complemented her teardrop bracelet and matching necklace.

Other Notable Trends

One of the most eye-catching jewelry moments of the night came from actor Colman Domingo, who wore Boucheron's Nuri, le Perroquet earring — an intricate piece set with yellow beryl, pink tourmaline, garnets, onyx, and diamonds, designed to resemble a parrot with amazing details. Football star Odell Beckham Jr. opted for a subtler yet equally captivating look with a two-strand diamond necklace.

Filmmaker Spike Lee wore a diamond pendant from Boucheron, complementing his wife Tanya Lee, who turned heads in a bold Y-shaped necklace paired with diamond hoops, both also from Boucheron. Oscar winner Adrien Brody, known for his brooches, lived up to his reputation by accessorizing his Tom Ford suit with a diamond brooch from FRED Paris.

SOURCE A Diamond is Forever