7 Chaumet Jewellery Moments That Defined Cannes 2026
At the 79th Festival de Cannes, Chaumet brought Parisian high jewellery to the red carpet — dressing Gillian Anderson, Leïla Bekhti, Simone Ashley, Li Bingbing, Vassili Schneider, Pio Marmaï and Hirokazu Kore-Eda in pieces that moved between heritage, craftsmanship and cinematic glamour.
Cannes has always been a stage for more than cinema. It is where fashion, jewellery and image-making meet under the glare of the world’s most-watched red carpet — and at the 79th Festival de Cannes, Chaumet once again made its presence felt with quiet precision.
The Parisian Maison dressed a selection of celebrated names across the festival, from actors to directors, each wearing pieces that reflected a different side of Chaumet’s identity: archival glamour, nature-inspired high jewellery, refined brooches and the unmistakable elegance of its signature Joséphine collection.
Here are seven standout Chaumet jewellery moments from Cannes 2026.
Pio Marmaï in the Mint Leaf Brooch
For the screening of The Electric Kiss by French director Pierre Salvadori, French actor Pio Marmaï, who plays the leading role, wore the Mint Leaf brooch from Chaumet’s new High Jewellery collection, A Journey Through Nature.
Set with a 12.36-carat emerald-cut aquamarine, the brooch brought a fresh, luminous quality to the Cannes steps. Its nature-inspired form felt refined without being predictable — a contemporary red carpet jewellery moment that leaned into colour, detail and subtle drama.
On Marmaï, the piece offered a sharp reminder that men’s jewellery on the red carpet no longer needs to be minimal to feel elegant. A single brooch, when chosen well, can carry the entire look.
Hirokazu Kore-Eda in the Envol High Jewellery Brooch
For the screening of the opening film La Vénus Électrique, renowned Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-Eda chose Chaumet’s Envol High Jewellery brooch.
The piece added a discreet but highly considered accent to his red carpet appearance — the kind of detail that speaks softly, but photographs beautifully. Rather than overwhelming the look, the brooch introduced a sense of movement and refinement.
At Cannes, where every step is documented, this was elegance in its most controlled form: thoughtful, polished and quietly memorable.
Gillian Anderson in the Joséphine Collection
On 13 May 2026, actress Gillian Anderson ascended the iconic steps of the Côte d’Azur for the screening of Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma by Jane Schoenbrun, in which she stars in the leading role.
For the occasion, Anderson wore the new Soir de Fête ring and earrings, paired with the new Amour d’Aigrette bracelet from Chaumet’s signature Joséphine collection.
The result was classic Chaumet: graceful, feminine and composed. The Joséphine collection is known for its tiara-inspired lines and regal softness, and on Anderson, the pieces felt polished without appearing overly styled.
It was a jewellery moment built on restraint — and that is exactly why it worked.
Leïla Bekhti in Chaumet Heritage Earrings
That same evening, French actress Leïla Bekhti, President of the Un Certain Regard jury, attended the premiere of the opening film of the selection, Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma, wearing a pair of Chaumet Heritage earrings.
Her choice: gold, diamond and tiger’s eye earrings dating from 1976.
The archival piece brought warmth and depth to the red carpet, with the tiger’s eye adding an earthy richness against the brilliance of gold and diamonds. In a red carpet landscape often dominated by new-season pieces, Bekhti’s Heritage look stood out for its sense of history.
It was not just about sparkle. It was about legacy.
Vassili Schneider in L’Épi de Blé de Chaumet
For the premiere of L’Abandon by Vincent Garenq, French actor and playwright Vassili Schneider wore the L’Épi de Blé de Chaumet brooch.
A brooch can easily become an afterthought, but here, it felt intentional. The wheat-inspired design brought a poetic note to the red carpet, referencing natural elegance, movement and abundance.
On Schneider, the piece worked as a refined finishing detail — understated, elegant and quietly expressive.
Li Bingbing in Joséphine Valse Impériale
Also attending the screening of Karma, Chinese actress Li Bingbing wore the Joséphine Valse Impériale High Jewellery necklace and earrings on the red carpet. The appearance followed her presence at the launch of Chaumet’s new High Jewellery collection at the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in April.
On the Cannes steps, the pieces brought a sense of poise and ceremony. The styling felt elegant rather than overdone — the kind of jewellery moment that photographs beautifully because it understands restraint.
Simone Ashley in Joséphine Soir de Fête
For the premiere of Karma by French director Guillaume Canet, British actress Simone Ashley ascended the iconic steps of the Côte d’Azur wearing Chaumet creations. She wore the Joséphine Soir de Fête High Jewellery necklace and earrings, bringing a polished, regal finish to the red carpet.
The look leaned into classic Cannes glamour: clean, luminous and unmistakably elegant. With the Joséphine collection’s tiara-inspired codes, Ashley’s jewellery moment felt both romantic and architectural — a refined statement without excess.
Chaumet’s Red Carpet Language
Across these seven appearances, Chaumet offered a study in modern red carpet jewellery. There was the Joséphine elegance of Simone Ashley and Li Bingbing, the luminous aquamarine of Pio Marmaï’s Mint Leaf brooch, the refined movement of Hirokazu Kore-Eda’s Envol brooch, the feminine grace of Gillian Anderson’s Joséphine pieces, the archival richness of Leïla Bekhti’s 1976 earrings and the poetic restraint of Vassili Schneider’s L’Épi de Blé brooch.
At Cannes 2026, Chaumet did not rely on excess. Instead, the Maison leaned into what it does best: craftsmanship, heritage and a distinctly Parisian sense of elegance.
A little symbolic, a little sculptural, and entirely made to catch the light — Bee de Chaumet 2026 proves that even the smallest motif can make the strongest statement. For more luxury jewellery, fashion and beauty stories, exploreForyouAsia.