Dramatic or Demure: The Best Jewellery Looks of the Golden Globes 2025

There were a surprising number of opera gloves worn at this year’s Golden Globes, which is perhaps the best indicator of the type of fashion on display. Demure, elegant, and ultra-feminine gowns wowed in strong monochromatic swathes of heavy draped satin, barely-there silks, thigh-high splits and lashings of embroidered sequins. Backs were back in a big way, with Nicole Kidman baring the long line of her frame in Balenciaga Haute Couture (and Miley Cyrus, Cara Delevingne, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Kylie Jenner doing the same). Silhouette was also a big focus on the night, with figure-hugging gowns offset by puffball capes and long trains, alongside peplums, accentuated shoulders and mermaid skirts to build structure. The vibe of the evening clearly pushed stylists towards more classical jewels, including tennis-style necklaces, long-line lariats, diamond solitaire rings and drop earrings. In some instances, this swerved into boring territory, and opportunities were missed to truly make a look sing. However, in others, archival pieces were brushed off, and statement necklaces were expended to add a bit of pizzazz. It is these sparkling moments that I will focus on below…