The Best Statement Necklaces at the 2025 Emmys, And Where to Buy Your Own
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“Go big or go home” was the mantra of the night at the 2025 Emmys, where celebrities wore shows-topping jewels atop their decolletages. While some stars opted for a bare neck on Sunday night, others walked the carpet in statement necklaces — some with enough gold to rival that of the night’s coveted winged statuette.
From Natasha Rothwell’s massive emerald and diamond drop necklace from David Webb to Meghan Fahy’s classic diamond Tiffany and Co. number, there was no limit to the night’s inspiring jewelry moments.
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Below, check out the best statement necklaces donned at the 2025 Emmys, and where to shop more affordable dupes:
Lisa embraced color and opulence with a one-of-a-kind Bulgari Serpenti necklace that wove mandarin garnet, sapphires, and orange garnets together. Against her fairytale pink Lever Couture gown, the Serpenti snake motif brought the drama and thematic continuity — and a not-so-coincidental nod to the snake in “The White Lotus” snakes in Season 3, which her costar Walton Goggins also embraced in his jewelry.
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Natasha Rothwell grounded her dramatic off-the-shoulder black gown (by Ines Di Santo) with a massive emerald and diamond drop necklace by David Webb. The deep green of the emerald offered a rich contrast to the black, while the drop shape complemented the neckline of her dress. Her styling — less about layering many pieces and more about letting one grand stone shine — points to a trend this year of power pendants.
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Sydney Sweeney leaned into full glamour mode with a Lorraine Schwartz diamond necklace that demanded attention: 175 carats of diamonds in total, including a 120-carat diamond necklace with a dramatic 40-carat marquise drop. The piece played off her strapless, plunging Oscar de la Renta gown to elevate the silhouette; the necklace’s weight and scale made it not just an accessory, but a focal point. The match with matching diamond earrings and rings underscored how in 2025 red carpet jewelry is about going big, bright, and bold.
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Known for her taste for the unexpected, Parker Posey carried a 45-carat pear-shaped emerald drop necklace accented with aquamarines and diamonds (via Sabyasachi), alongside chandelier earrings in aquamarine, coral and morganite. The gem tones elevated the soft pastels her lilac Valentino gown, creating a sense of dreamy decadence.
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Sarah Paulson wore the Boucheron Serpent Boheme Solarite necklace, valued at around $117,000, featuring 640 round diamonds totaling 11.70 carats. Styled with a brown feathered Marc Jacobs piece, the jeweled snake motif echoed organic curves and luxury craftsmanship.
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Meghann Fahy stepped into classic elegance with Tiffany & Co. diamonds: a pear-shaped diamond pendant on her necklace paired with diamond drop earrings against a black velvet Valentino gown. The cut and clarity of her stones caught the light in a way that brought softness to the velvet’s richness..