These exquisite jewellery pieces made a statement at the red carpet at the acclaimed international Film Festival

Let’s be honest: the Cannes Film Festival is as much about the movies as it is about the red carpet splendour, especially when it comes to the decadent jewels that almost steal the spotlight away from their wearers. This year, the trend seems to be subtlety – or as subtle as diamonds can be – as classic yet intricately designed jewels were the norm on the red carpet.

Chopard, the main sponsor of the event, stole the show with its iconic high jewellery collection, The Red Carpet Collection. Other jewellery powerhouses include Bvlgari and Cartier, which also made spectacular appearances on A-list celebrities such as Hollywood actress Julianne Moore, French-Italian singer Carla Bruni and Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani. Here are some of the best looks that we think shone the brightest thus