One of the Biggest Summer Jewelry Trends as Seen at the Cannes Film Festival

It’s time to freshen up your accessories collection—starting with gemstones.

Gemstone jewelry is all the rave right now and especially with summer, people love wearing bold, fun colors. Save the dark, dreary colors for the winter and break out your vibrant rainbow hues for the sunny weather. As the temperatures rise, put away your heavy coats, beanies and boots and instead more room for the summer accessories you’ve stored away all year long.

When it comes to summer jewelry, pair light, playfulness pieces with your day-to-day outfits that pop color, like gemstone rings, necklaces and earrings.

We Wore What said: “Flamboyant, over-the-top, and certainly a statement, big colored gems are a major theme this season, and it seems like it’s just the beginning. From pink crystals to purple rhinestones, the brilliant rainbow stones feel like a reprieve from the minimalist, dainty jewelry of a few years ago. The best part is pieces this flashy don’t need complex styling to stand out—stick with simple basics to let your accessories shine like they’re supposed to.”

As Cosmopolitan magazine suggested, “Wear the rainbow. A bit of color for summer is always the answer. Go for bold in your necklaces, rings, and earrings this season.” Isabel Marant, Dior, Kenneth Ize and others all featured bright, fun gemstone jewelry on the runway when showcasing their summer 2022 collections.

We’re also seeing lots of gemstone jewelry at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival taking place right now in the French Riviera. Many celebrities who attended the invitation-only event were photographed on the red carpet with lots of luxurious diamond tennis necklaces but also oversized gemstones to compete their looks. For example, “Armageddon Time” actress Anne Hathaway, 39, made her Cannes debut in sequined and strapless gown by Giorgio Armani and added to the look a gemstone necklace that featured a massive, 100,000-carat cushion-cut sapphire.

“A red carpet exclusive,” the brand wrote on Instagram before Hathaway hit the red carpet with the blue sapphire necklace. “Showcasing the enchanting splendor of a unique stone — 107,15 dazzling carats of royal blue cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka — this extravagant creation will premiere in Cannes this evening. Stay tuned for a thrilling red carpet debut from one of Hollywood’s most elegant actresses.”