Culture & Style
The Best Natural Diamond Jewelry in Emmy Awards History
By Hannah Militano, Updated: September 10, 2025
The Emmys are back in all their glory—and Hollywood’s brightest stars never step onto the red carpet without a dazzling display of natural diamonds.
Zendaya arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 12, 2022. (Getty Images)
When the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards return to our screens on Sunday evening, the red carpet is sure to bring some must-see fashion moments and dazzling diamond jewelry.
The 77th annual ceremony will honor the best in American primetime television programming in the last year — and our favorite binges are leading the pack in nominations. Selected by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, beloved series like Severance, The Penguin, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us were given a substantial number of nods. Fan-favorites like The Studio, Only Murders in the Building, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, and The Bear accumulated their fair share of accolades as well.
Nominated A-listers include several faces that regularly make the best dressed lists—and are usually drenched in natural diamonds—will take the spotlight as comedian Nate Bargatze hosts the ceremony, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
In celebration of television’s biggest night, we’re revisiting the most unforgettable diamonds to ever grace the Emmys red carpet. From Mary Tyler Moore’s timeless glamour in the 1980s to the Jennifers of the early aughts—Garner, Aniston, and beyond—discover our favorite natural diamond jewelry moments in Emmy history, below.
Saoirse Ronan Wore Bulgari Jewels to the 2024 Emmy Awards
Saoirse Ronan attended the 2024 Emmys, wearing a strapless dress that perfectly framed her epic diamond-encrusted Bulgari Serpenti Choker.
Selena Gomez Wore Tiffany & Co. to the 2024 Emmy Awards
Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez attended the 2024 Emmys wearing a Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Rock necklace, featuring a 35-carat morganite center-stone, pink sapphires, and plenty of natural diamonds. A flock of diamond birds fly around the collar, meeting the gemstone at its center.
Zendaya Wore Bulgari Jewels to the 2022 Emmy Awards
Zendaya made history (again) during the 2022 Emmys, taking home the trophy for Leading Actress in a Dramatic Series for her portrayal of Rue in Euphoria. Dressed by stylist Law Roach, Zendaya wore a strapless black Valentino peplum ballgown and a black satin headband. Adding some shine to her classic ensemble, Zendaya was adorned with Bulgari diamond stud earrings and a shimmering diamond choker featuring a delicate pendant that dangled from her collarbone.
Anya Taylor-Joy Wore Tiffany & Co. to the 2021 Emmy Awards
Styled by Paul Burgo, Anya Taylor-Joy attended the 2021 Emmys, wearing a butter yellow Dior backless halterneck gown, paired with draped strings of Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard and a golden opera coat.
Elizabeth Olsen Wore Chopard Jewelry to the 2021 Emmy Awards
Elizabeth Olsen arrived at the 2021 Emmys ceremony in an angelic, white custom gown from The Row, the minimalist fashion label founded by her older sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley. Olsen was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance in Disney+’s WandaVision.
The first-time nominee wore Chopard chandelier earrings from the Haute Joaillerie Collection featuring 68.7 carats of diamonds set in titanium, styled by Elizabeth Stewart.
Billy Porter Wore Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry to the 2021 Emmy Awards
Billy Porter is the expert when it comes to a dramatic look, and his custom Ashi Studio all-black, winged ensemble delivered just that for the 2021 Emmys, along with a plentiful array of diamond jewelry. The Pose star wore a Lorraine Schwartz diamond and emerald necklace with two diamond ear cuffs, reportedly valued at $1 million. Porter completed the look with an assortment of diamond rings by Schwartz and H.Crowne, worn over his black opera gloves.
Kim Kardashian Wore Jadelle Beverly Hills Jewelry to the 2019 Emmy Awards
Kim Kardashian presented the award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program at the 2019 Emmys, wearing a black velvet corseted Vivienne Westwood gown with two thick diamond Cuban chain chokers layered with a diamond cross pendant by Jadelle Beverly Hills. Ahead of the ceremony, the SKIMS mogul teased the look from her dressing room, wearing an additional necklace — a diamond chain choker with an emerald at the center.
Margaret Qualley Wore Chanel Diamonds to the 2019 Emmy Awards
Margaret Qualley attended the 2019 Emmys as a first-time nominee for her role in the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon as choreographer Ann Reinking. The budding star came dressed to the nines in a Chanel couture black satin off-the-shoulder gown that took the Maison’s artisans 300 hours to make. Styled by Jill Lincoln and Jordan Johnson, Qualley’s elegant chignon was further elevated by her stunning white gold and natural diamond Comète earrings, a matching diamond ring, and a delicate Ruban bow-shaped bracelet from Chanel Fine Jewelry.
Zoë Kravitz Wore Tiffany & Co. Jewelry to the 2017 Emmy Awards
Big Little Lies actress Zoë Kravitz attended the 2017 Emmys wearing a feathered Dior Haute Couture gown with a plunging neckline, perfectly accenting her two Tiffany & Co. diamond and platinum rivière necklaces, worth a total of $440,000. The star completed her suit with diamond studs from the jeweler, weighing in at around 5 carats.
Jane Fonda Wore Gismondi 1754 Jewels to the 2017 Emmy Awards
At the 2017 Emmys, Jane Fonda teamed her hot pink Brandon Maxwell gown with contrasting diamond and emerald jewels, courtesy of Gismondi 1754. The legendary actress wore the Italian jeweler’s Rugiada necklace backwards for a choker effect in the front, and a dangling detail in the back. Worth $1.75 million, the piece comprised of 26.61 carats of pear-shape white diamonds, 24.42 carats of navette-shape diamonds, 18.84 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, and 82.88 carats of pear shape emeralds. Styled by Tanya Gill, Fonda matched the show-stopping necklace with emerald and diamond chandelier earrings.
Lea Michele Wore Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry to the 2010 Emmy Awards
Glee star Lea Michele stepped out on the red carpet for the 2010 Emmys, wearing a navy blue Oscar de la Renta strapless gown with diamond stud earrings, stacks of diamond bangles, and a statement-making Lorraine Schwartz diamond mesh choker necklace.
Glenn Close Wore Diamond Chandelier Earrings to the 2009 Emmy Awards
Damages actress Glenn Close wore a black off-the-shoulder dress on the 2009 Emmys red carpet with diamond chandelier earrings. Later that evening, she accepted the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Heidi Klum Wore Lorraine Schwartz to the 2008 Emmy Awards
Supermodel Heidi Klum attended the 2008 Emmys wearing statement-making natural diamond and jade butterfly earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.
January Jones Wore Kwiat Diamonds to the 2008 Emmy Awards
January Jones arrived at the 2008 Emmys with her golden blonde hair tied up in a bun, wrapped in a Kwiat diamonds-by-the-yard necklace for the effect of 5-rows of glittering headbands. The Mad Men actress accessorized with diamond drop earrings to complete the look.
Kimora Lee Simmons Wore Diamonds to the 2007 Emmy Awards
At the 2007 Emmys, Kimora Lee Simmons dazzled in a royal purple gown, dripping in exquisite diamonds and exuding regal elegance.
Jennifer Aniston Wore Diamond Earrings to the 2004 Emmy Awards
At the 2024 Emmys, Jennifer Aniston radiated timeless glamour in a white-and-gold beaded strapless Chanel column gown, paired with shoulder-grazing diamond chandelier earrings.
Christina Applegate Wore Layered Diamond Necklaces to the 2003 Emmy Awards
Christina Applegate took home the Emmy in 2003 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy for playing one of Rachel Green’s (Jennifer Aniston) snobby sisters on Friends. Tapping into a 1920’s flapper-inspired aesthetic, the star chose a low-waisted baby blue sheath dress with buckled straps, diamond link-chain drop earrings, and layers and layers of long diamond necklaces.
Courteney Cox Wore Art Deco Diamond Bracelets to the 2003 Emmy Awards
Friends actress Courteney Cox attended the 2003 Emmys, wearing a classic Carolina Herrera gown with dainty yet substantial diamond drop earrings and a double-stack of Art Deco sapphire-and-diamond bracelets.
Jennifer Garner Wore a Diamond Cluster Necklace to the 2002 Emmy Awards
Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Dramatic Series thanks to her role in Alias, Jennifer Garner attended the 2002 Emmy Awards wearing an ivory waterfall draped georgette Ralph Lauren gown teamed with a floral diamond necklace and matching three-stone drop diamond earrings. The actress also wore a vintage 14 karat white gold and diamond watch circa the 1950s, thanks to Ralph Lauren’s collection of estate jewelry, along with a star sapphire, platinum, and diamond ring from the 1930s.
Jennifer Aniston Wore a Diamond Tennis Necklace to the 2000 Emmy Awards
Friends star Jennifer Aniston made one of her most memorable appearances with then-husband Brad Pitt at the Emmy Awards in 2000, wearing a simplistic red strapless Prada column gown and a diamond necklace, a diamond bangle, and tiny diamond drop earrings, which peeked out from under her golden locks.
Mary Tyler Moore Wore Diamond Earrings to the 1987 Emmy Awards
Trailblazer Mary Tyler Moore wore an emerald green one-shoulder column gown to the 1987 Emmy Awards, topped off with circular pavé diamond and yellow gold earrings.
Betty White Wore Diamond Earrings to the 1976 Emmy Awards
Betty White took home the Emmy Award in 1976 for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, thanks to her part on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, wearing thin oval-shaped pavé diamond earrings.
