From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s majestic 500-carat ruby heirloom necklace by Manish Malhotra High Jewellery to Janhvi Kapoor’s much talked-about back chain from Aurus Jewels, layered Chopard pearls and bespoke jadau accents, each look celebrated heritage, innovation and craftsmanship
Cannes: High jewellery moments stole the show at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, as some of the most influential names in the film industry walked the famed red carpet. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s majestic 500-carat ruby heirloom necklace to Janhvi Kapoor’s layered Chopard pearls and bespoke jadau accents, each look celebrated heritage, innovation and craftsmanship.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Marking her 22nd appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the red carpet in a custom white-and-gold Banarasi sari by Manish Malhotra World, paired with a ruby necklace heirloom jewellery from Manish Malhotra High Jewellery—a striking ruby necklace featuring over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds set in 18k gold, cascading in splendour. The look was completed with their signature Renaissance of Rubies statement rings.
Janhvi Kapoor
Actor Janhvi Kapoor lit up the red carpet for her upcoming film – Niraj Ghaywan’s Homebound – wearing layered pearl necklaces and earrings from Chopard’s high jewellery collection. The luminous pieces perfectly complemented her custom Tarun Tahiliani ensemble—a skirt and corset crafted from real tissue woven in Varanasi.
For the official premiere screening of Homebound, Janhvi Kapoor wore a curated mix of jewellery—featuring an earcuff and gold kada by Golecha Jewels, jhumkas and rings from Reja Gems, bangles by Radiant by Madhulika, and a striking back chain from Aurus Jewels—seamlessly blending archival Indian heirlooms with custom jade and jadau creations.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Actor Aditi Rao Hydari illuminated the red carpet wearing a demure diamond necklace from Chopard, the centrepiece of her look. Its brilliance perfectly complemented her ombré Rahul Mishra gown, adding a layer of refined sparkle to the ensemble. The necklace elevated the contemporary silhouette, making the jewellery the true show-stopper of the evening.
Natasha Poonawalla
Bringing in her signature Indo-global flair, businesswoman, philanthropist and fashion icon Natasha Poonawalla embellished her look with a regal rani haar—an ornate Indian necklace embellished with red and green kundan stones, intricate pearls, and bold pear-shaped red drops. She completed her Dior ensemble with a striking kundan ring, seamlessly blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with the elegance of European couture.
Ishaan Khatter
At the premiere of Homebound, actor Ishaan Khatter brought vintage sophistication to the spotlight in a classic Giorgio Armani ensemble — but it was the jewellery that truly set the look apart. A bold Messika ring and a striking MacKenna Thaler necklace added a touch of refined edge, while a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch and Jacques Marie Mage glasses completed the statement with timeless flair.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Beyond Cannes, actor and Bvlgari global brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra shone at the maison’s Sicily event, adorned in the stunning ‘Cornucopia Gems Serpenti’ necklace from the Bvlgari Polychroma High Jewelry collection.
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