The red carpet of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in 2026 became not only a showcase for haute couture but also a runway for jewelry art. According to the publication Wave RBC.UA, this season celebrities bet on striking diamonds, sculptural earrings and collections from leading global jewelry houses — from Cartier and Bulgari to Damiani and Chopard. Jewelry has stopped being merely an addition to an outfit and has turned into a standalone artistic accent that defines the character of the entire look. The XAB.info editorial team has gathered the most notable jewelry choices that attracted the attention of the public and the press at the Venice premiere.
Kendall Jenner: an Armani archive piece and Briony Raymond minimalism
One of the main stars of the red carpet was supermodel Kendall Jenner, for whom the Venice festival marked her debut in this capacity. The model chose an archival Giorgio Armani gown from the fall-winter 1995 collection — a choice that immediately underscored her connection to the history of fashion. The jewelry accent of the look was provided by minimalist Briony Raymond Shadow Diamond Drop Earrings: 8-carat cushion-cut diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold. It was precisely the restraint of the jewelry that allowed the archival Armani silhouette to remain the center of attention, with the earrings serving as the only noticeable sparkle in the overall look.
Nina Dobrev and Alessandra Ambrosio: the shine of Chopard and Damiani
Actress Nina Dobrev bet on the Chopard jewelry house. Her black sequined gown was complemented by large earrings from the Happy Diamonds collection — pieces in white gold featuring more than 4 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. Dobrev also wore two white-gold diamond rings, creating a layered yet harmonious composition. Alessandra Ambrosio, for her part, appeared in a black gown and a luxurious Damiani Mimosa High Jewelry set: a diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet and a ring with three rows of diamonds. According to the press, it was precisely this complete jewelry set that became the main accent of her appearance, turning the look into a demonstration of high jewelry art.
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Amal Clooney: restrained luxury and record sums
Maggie Gyllenhaal, president of the festival's main jury, chose a restrained black look by Celine, which she complemented with the iconic Serpenti necklace by Bulgari. The piece combines natural diamonds with an enameled black element, creating a striking contrast with the gown and emphasizing the actress's status as jury president. Among the most luxurious jewelry appearances of the festival, experts highlight Amal Clooney's look: a black Cartier gown, white-gold earrings set with emeralds, onyx and diamonds, as well as the Reflection de Cartier bracelet with 138 diamonds. The combined value of the two main pieces is estimated at nearly 373 thousand dollars — one of the most expensive jewelry ensembles in the history of Venice's red carpets.
Jewelry style trends at the 2026 Venice premiere
An analysis of the looks allows us to identify several key trends. First, the black color of the outfit dominates in combination with white gold and diamonds — a contrast that amplifies the visual impact. Second, there is a noticeable range of styles: from minimalist single accents (Jenner) to complete high jewelry sets (Ambrosio). Third, leading jewelry houses — Cartier, Bulgari, Damiani, Chopard — actively use the festival as a platform for presenting archival and new collections. Thus, the 2026 Venice Film Festival confirmed that jewelry art has become a full-fledged element of the cinematic ritual, rather than just an accessory to an evening gown.
