10 Showstopping Celebrity Jewelry Moments On The Red Carpet

No matter your fancy, the red carpet has a little something for everyone. It's a wonderland of Hollywood stars, gowns from the world's most storied fashion houses, and — here's where the sparkle lovers perk up — millions of dollars worth of jewels. You've got diamonds, rubies, and emeralds set in necklaces, earrings, and tiaras — all as varied as the celebs themselves. We love a timeless tennis bracelet as much as the next gal, but can we take a moment to talk about the showpieces? Because there's no shortage of drool-worthy celebrity red-carpet jewelry moments that still have us buzzing.

We're remembering Lady Gaga's hail-sized yellow diamond, Sofia Carson's serpentine necklace, and the ruby-encrusted tiara Ruth Negga donned that was fit for a queen. The celebs on our list have proved the point in stunning, shimmering fashion: If you're wondering how to upgrade your wardrobe with statement accessories, an eye-grabbing piece of jewelry is a sure bet. Cue the oohs and ahhs.

If you're after inspo for modern ways to pull trendy pearls into your wardrobe, pin the way Cate Blanchett carried a single strand of the classic gemstone to your mood board. The "Carol" actor graced the red carpet for the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" screening during the 81st Venice International Film Festival in August 2024 with a strand of pearls slung over her shoulders like a shawl. The unexpected placement put the loveliest sexy spin on a timelessly elegant piece of jewelry.

Zoë Kravitz showed up for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills in January 2018 rocking her signature brunette pixie cut and a stunning pair of Lorraine Schwartz emerald earrings. The would-be simple design was punched up by black trim framing the luscious green stones. Vibrant disco-inspired gems are among the jewelry trends that were shaped by celebrities in the '70s. It's no wonder that an ultimate cool girl like Kravitz would reach for earrings with a little extra oomph.

Lady Gaga took home a Best Original Song Oscar at the 91st annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles in February 2019, but, before that, she walked the carpet donning a 128-carat Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace and matching drop earrings. Just the necklace's yellow center stone is worth an estimated $30 million. The diamond has been showcased at world fairs and was worn by Audrey Hepburn in 1961 for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" promo photos. Gaga's turn with the colossal gem was totally fitting when you consider the way her whole look oozed Old Hollywood energy.

Ariana Greenblatt stopped on the red carpet at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills in January 2024 to let photogs get a taste of her brilliant assortment of cocktail rings, courtesy of Chopard. The rising star totally nailed the maximalist cluster effect that's so right now. Save for the pinkies, each of the "Borderlands" actor's fingers were brilliantly adorned in one — or two or three — intricately crafted rings featuring everything from simple-ish bands to a whimsical wheel-like design. 

Model and actor Taylor Hill was there for the screening of "Le Deuxième Acte" during the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, beautifully hitting a couple of distinctly retro notes. The finger-waved pixie cut captured the roaring '20s, and the stunner of a collar necklace evoked the dreamy quality of ancient Greece. The Victoria's Secret angel wore a gasp-inducing Messika piece featuring rows of pill-shaped motifs dusted in pavé diamonds. Her accompanying ear cuffs offered just the right amount of youthful, cool-girl modernity. 

A brooch on the red carpet is always a welcome treat, and Tilda Swinton made a loud statement with the one she chose for the "Parasite" screening during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival back in May 2019. The actor adorned the lapel of her silk suit jacket with a large feather brooch from Chanel's Plume de Chanel collection. The motif is a signature of the fashion house — first designed by Coco Chanel in 1932 — and Swinton's version managed to be impactful while still offering the delicate, lighter-than-air quality of an actual feather. 

It's pretty much a guarantee that Zendaya is going to make a splash on the red carpet, and she didn't deviate from the plan at the 29th annual Actor Awards — formerly known as the SAG Awards — in Los Angeles in February 2023. The "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" star complemented her '50s hairstyle with a gold Bulgari bib necklace dripping in coral-like diamond tentacles and three huge stones: one aqua, one purple, and one pale pink rock that matched her gown. 

In January 2025, actor Cristin Milioti walked the red carpet at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, rocking a pair of multi drop earrings from Boucheron. The "The Penguin" star told InStyle, "I had a strong desire to eat the earrings the moment I saw them. No other way to describe it. They are perfect." We get it, especially when you factor in the alluring cascade of juicy emerald and clear diamond octagons, trimmed in black and varying in sizes from colossal to teeny tiny.

Ruth Negga was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Loving," and when she arrived to the 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood in February 2017, the actor brought out a tiara featuring a tightly packed row of 146 carats of rubies set in white gold. Irene Neuwirth designed the crown and the matching drop earrings. About the headpiece, we're obsessed with the way the differently shaped stones offered an air of imperfection that oozed vintage charm.

Sofia Carson was among the stars who attended the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet in May 2026. For her part, the "My Oxford Year" actor took the wild route by reaching for an extravagant diamond-dusted snake necklace that was impossible to ignore. The Chopard reptile — featuring a couple bright emeralds and small rubies for eyes — slithered and wound around Carson's neck to deliver heavy notes of dark glamour. The matching earrings and her side-swept updo really underlined the elegance.