Le Grand Dîner du Louvre 2025: When jewellery masterpieces tell stories at the symbol of France

Gigi Hadid made an unforgettable impression at Le Grand Dîner du Louvre in a sweeping gown woven from three contrasting metallic hues, arranged seemingly at random to striking effect. But it was her bold approach to jewellery that truly captivated. Around her neck, she layered a white gold tennis necklace by Anita Ko with a shorter gold evil eye pendant, and below, a statement heart-shaped locket in gold that grazed her sternum, an artful mix of pieces that felt both personal and deliberate. Oversized metal earrings completed the look, speaking to Gigi’s spirited embrace of eclectic elegance.

Golshifteh Farahani channelled allure and enigma, adorned in iconic Cartier treasures. Peeking through her raven waves were Panthère de Cartier earrings in white gold, set with emeralds, onyx and diamonds, tiny panthers seemingly prowling in shadow. The centrepiece of her look was a dramatic Pompon necklace, crafted in 18k white gold and emeralds, a singular piece valued at USD 30,000. It lent her an air of untamed refinement, effortlessly fusing luxury with a touch of wilderness.

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Dev Patel stepped onto the gala red carpet with a look of effortless elegance. Eschewing elaborate jewellery, he opted for a single refined accent: the Juste Un Clou brooch in white gold, a quiet yet distinctive detail on his sharply tailored suit. On his wrist, the Tank de Cartier Must watch, featuring a jet-black leather strap and polished steel case, added a timeless finishing touch, underscoring his appreciation for enduring classics and understated style.

Keira Knightley deepened her long-standing love affair with Chanel at Le Grand Dîner du Louvre in a dramatic black velvet gown from the house’s Fall/Winter 2024 haute couture collection, a creation requiring 350 hours of craftsmanship. Around her neck, the Comète Couture necklace, a tribute to the shooting star motif that Chanel introduced in 1932, glittered with diamonds, arranged to evoke a constellation cascading across her collarbone. The Black Doves star completed her look with the Comète Spinelle ring, where a vivid red spinel stone pulsed with a sense of passion and power.

Gemma Chan, an exemplar of modern grace, captivated in a sculptural crocodile necklace from Cartier’s Fauna and Flora collection, crafted in white gold and set with gleaming emeralds and diamonds. She paired it seamlessly with the Réflexion de Cartier bracelet, echoing the refined sparkle in matching tones. The addition of the Broderie de Cartier ring brought a final note of finesse to a look defined by quiet glamour and immaculate detail.

Doechii dazzled in a rich earthy-yellow creation from Valentino’s Spring 2025 haute couture collection, Vertigineux, a sculpted princess gown embroidered with luminous detailing. With such an elaborate design, her jewellery choices were intentionally restrained. Petite bud-shaped earrings and slender rings in white and yellow gold added polish without competing for attention. Her look was a study in harmony, proving that true elegance is found in self-assured restraint and the art of knowing when less truly is more.

Anna Sawai radiated softness and poise, adorned in luminous pieces from Cartier’s Réflexion collection. Her Tangle earrings, shimmering with white gold and diamonds, resembled delicate bursts of starlight. A platinum necklace from the Broderie de Cartier line, along with coordinating rings, created an ethereal ensemble, transforming the actress into something out of a modern-day fairytale.

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