Asian stars’ best high jewellery looks at Cannes Film Festival 2023: from Thailand’s Araya A. Hargate in Bulgari’s Serpenti set and Gong Li’s Cartier moments, to Guan Xiaotong stunning in Maison Fred

May 22 , 2023

Asian celebrities including Elaine Zhong Chuxi, Gong Li, Araya A. Hargate, Raline Shah and Guan Xiaotong dripped in dazzling jewellery at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Photos: EPA-EFE, AP, AFP, Reuters

The Cannes Film Festival is a glittering affair with celebrities adorning themselves in some of the world’s most expensive and rare jewellery to walk the red carpet. Taking place from May 16 to 27 at the iconic Palais des Festivals on the French Riviera, the event welcomes style icons from across the globe, including Asian mega-stars like Gong Li and Soo Joo Park.

Here are 10 of the best red carpet jewellery moments from Asian celebrities and fashionistas seen gracing the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival so far.

1. Kylie Verzosa

Kylie Verzosa poses at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the film Black Flies in competition in Cannes, France, on May 18. Photo: Reuters

Filipino actress and Cannes newcomer Kylie Verzosa made a “splash” at the premiere of Black Flies, dazzling in a pink display of sparkling mermaid-inspired style.

She paired the one-of-a-kind blush-coloured dress by Mark Bumgarner with a custom-made diamond necklace by Filipino home-grown luxury jewellery brand Lvna by Drake Dustin. The Midnight Pink Tears necklace featured a magnificent 45-carat rare pink pear cut precious tourmaline gemstone centrepiece with a tantalising display of over 43.5-carat diamonds throughout.

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2. Araya A. Hargate

Araya A. Hargate poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 18. Photo: AP

Thai actress and TV host Araya A. Hargate is a firm fixture on Cannes red carpets thanks to her ambassadorship with L’Oréal – and she often brings daring looks to the esteemed event.

Attending the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiere, Hargate wore a transparent red Jean Paul Gaultier 2022 couture one-piece with an attached train.

Araya A. Hargate wears a translucent red outfit upon arrival at the premiere of the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 18. Photo: AP

The bold outfit was made red hot with not one but two impressive Serpenti necklaces from Bulgari and multiple Bulgari Serpenti Viper rings and bracelets. Finishing the look were (you guessed it) Bulgari Serpenti earrings, proving you can never wear or own too many Bulgari pieces.

3. Raline Shah

Raline Shah poses at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the film Killers of the Flower Moon at Cannes, France, on May 20. Photo: Reuters

Indonesian actress and philanthropist Raline Shah showed the world why she is renowned for her impeccable style at the premiere of Killers of the Flower Moon. She wore a stunning cobalt blue gown with dramatic structured shoulder detailing from couturier Gaurav Gupta.

Raline Shah wearing a dramatic blue gown at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the film Killers of the Flower Moon at Cannes, France, on May 20. Photo: Reuters

Although her dress was a show-stopper, the real jewel of this look was the stunning diamond-encrusted necklace and earring set from Chopard, who has been the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival since 1998.

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4. Gong Li

French music composer Jean-Michel Jarre (left) and his wife Chinese actress Gong Li arrive for the screening of the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 18. Photo: AFP

A vision in red thanks to designer Elie Saab, Gong Li completed her red carpet look for the star-studded premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny with a suite of Cartier jewels, including ruby and diamond earrings, two ruby and diamond rings and an iconic Panthère de Cartier ring made with white gold, onyx and tsavorites.

5. Soo Joo Park

Soo Joo Park poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Monster at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 17. Photo: AP

Korean-American model-slash-DJ Soo Joo Park added a splash of colour to her 50s flapper-style black sequinned custom-designed YSL dress, with a pair of impressive emerald and paraiba tourmaline diamond-encrusted earrings and an emerald-cut green tourmaline, diamond ring from Chopard.

Soo Joo Park showing her stunning Chopard jewels upon arrival at the premiere of the film Monster at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 17. Photo: AP

The earrings, paired with her stunning barely there make-up that accentuated her cheekbones, made this entire look shine even brighter than the diamonds she wore.

6. Elaine Zhong Chuxi

Elaine Zhong Chuxi arrives for the screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 18. Photo: EPA-EFE

Actress Elaine Zhong Chuxi paid homage to her beloved Chinese heritage in an opulent Laurence Xu-designed couture dress, which beautifully combined Western-style cut-outs embellished with traditional Chinese symbolism.

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The golden girl completed the look with a pair of Elsa Peretti gold mesh earrings and a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger gold bracelet.

7. Tang Wei

Tang Wei poses for photographers upon arrival at the Chopard trophy dinner during the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 19. Photo: AP

Chinese actress Tang Wei showcased ethereal glamour on the Cannes red carpet, wearing an enviable and heart-stopping piece from Chopard. The yellow and white diamond-encrusted necklace and earrings set added a soft yet impressive sparkle to the actress’ Cannes red carpet look.

8. Gong Li

Gong Li poses for photographers upon arrival at the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film Jeanne du Barry at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16. Photo: AP

Gong Li’s jewellery at the premiere of Jeanne du Barry was so stunning we had to feature her twice. Wearing a unique black polo neck and ball skirt gown designed by Alaïa, Li coupled the look with the Imperio de Cartier high jewellery necklace made of emeralds, onyx and diamonds.

Gong Li wearing Cartier for photographers upon arrival at the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film Jeanne du Barry at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16. Photo: AP

Adding extra sparkle to the all-black ensemble, she added Adamantine de Cartier high jewellery earrings, a Dahlia de Cartier bracelet and her favourite Cartier Panthère ring.

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9. Guan Xiaotong

Guan Xiaotong poses for photographers upon arrival at the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film Jeanne du Barry at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16. Photo: AP

Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong walked the red carpet at the premiere of Jeanne du Barry in a striking long black strapless dress from Valentino’s spring/summer 2023 haute couture collection.

Guan Xiaotong poses in a Valentino dress for photographers upon arrival at the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film Jeanne du Barry at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16. Photo: AP

A Chinese brand ambassador for Maison Fred, it was no surprise Guan paired the look with the French label’s Chance Infinie Faith in Destiny set. This jewellery collection was inspired by the unique personality of the brand’s founder Fred Samuel and the set combines art deco influences along with featuring the lucky symbol, Chance Infinie.

10. Jessica Wang

Fashion influencer Jessica Wang arrives for the screening of the film The Zone of Interest during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 19. Photo: AFP

Chinese-born, New York-based TikTok sensation Jessica Wang showed us once again why she has firmly cemented her global status as a style icon. She wore a daring Christian Siriano resort 2023 cut-out black gown paired with matching Bulgari gold and diamond-encrusted Serpenti necklace and earrings.

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Cannes Film Festival

Asian celebrities have been stealing the show at Cannes Film Festival so far, from Filipino actress Kylie Verzosa in Mark Bumgarner and Lvna by Drake Dustin, to Soo Joo Park in YSL and Chopard
Gong Li brought her bling A game, opting for Cartier with her Elie Saab dress, while Guan Xiaotong’s Fred jewels paired excellently with her dreamy Valentino gown