Gold Jewelry Steals the Spotlight on The Devil Wears Prada 2 Tour

Anne Hathaway set the tone in polished gold

Anne Hathaway turned the world premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* at Lincoln Center into a lesson in how gold jewelry edits a look rather than overwhelms it. Her custom red Louis Vuitton strapless gown, built around a red silk bustier, was sharpened by Bulgari high jewelry: rubellite and diamond earrings, plus a Serpenti diamond bracelet with mother-of-pearl. The result was precise and cinematic, the kind of styling that makes a red carpet look feel tailored instead of merely expensive.

The premiere, livestreamed on Hulu and Disney+ with replay available afterward, widened the reach of that effect. A room full of photographers saw the jewelry first, but millions could read the same message from a screen: when the clothes are bold, gold works best when it is architectural, luminous, and tightly edited.

The easiest gold-jewelry move to copy: statement earrings

Hathaway’s earrings did what the best statement earrings always do. They lifted the face, echoed the warmth of the gown, and kept the neckline clean enough to let the silhouette breathe. Rubellite brings a saturated pink-red note that feels richer than a plain crystal or clear diamond-only look, while the diamond setting gives the whole frame a sharper flash.

To translate that energy at an everyday price point, look for gold vermeil or 14K yellow-gold drops with one strong focal point, whether that is a colored stone, a polished bead, or a clean geometric shape. At a luxury level, the move is 18K gold with carefully calibrated stone color, the kind that sits close to the face and reads as part of the styling, not an afterthought.

Bracelets should behave like architecture

The Serpenti diamond bracelet was the quiet authority in Hathaway’s look. Mother-of-pearl softened the brilliance of the diamonds, while the serpent motif gave the piece movement and tension. That balance matters: a bracelet can either disappear into a sleeve or become the line that gives the entire look its structure.

If you want that effect in daily life, choose one high-shine cuff or hinged bangle in yellow gold and wear it alone. For a more formal investment piece, look for articulated gold bracelets with pavé detailing or a recognizable motif, so the surface catches light from every angle. The rule is restraint. One beautifully made bracelet looks richer than a handful of pieces fighting for attention.

John Krasinski proved the brooch is not just for old photographs

One of the most memorable male-accessory moments of the tour came from John Krasinski, who wore a Bulgari 18K gold brooch with diamonds and round rubies, plus a Bulgari Octo Roma watch with a stainless steel case and brown alligator bracelet. The brooch mattered because it shifted the conversation from standard tuxedo polish to actual adornment. Gold on a lapel has a different register from gold on a wrist: it feels deliberate, a touch more editorial, and far more personal.

That is the cue to borrow now. A brooch does not need to be formal or fussy to work. At an everyday level, a small gold pin on a blazer, cardigan, or coat can add the same punctuation. At the high end, a gem-set brooch in 18K gold, especially one with rubies, onyx, or diamonds, reads like a signature rather than a decoration.

Meryl Streep’s ring gave the tour its emotional center

If Hathaway supplied the polish, Meryl Streep supplied the idea. She wore kWIT founder and designer Karla Witukiewicz’s pink tourmaline Mood Orb ring on *The Late Show With Stephen Colbert*, on *Good Morning America*, and as Miranda Priestly in the film. Witukiewicz called the ring a “power neutral” statement piece, linking pink tourmaline to joy, confidence, and feminine power.

That matters because jewelry is not only about surface. It is also about the story a piece tells when it appears again and again, in different settings, on the same wearer. A ring with a singular stone and a clear point of view can become a character note, not just an accessory. In this case, the stone’s color did the emotional work that a larger, louder design might have overdone.

Three styling cues from the tour, and how to wear them now

• Choose one luminous focal point. Hathaway’s earrings did more work than a pile of accessories ever could. For everyday wear, think a single pair of gold drops or hoops with one distinctive detail. For luxury, choose diamond-set earrings or colored stones that echo the mood of an outfit.

• Let polished gold finish the silhouette. The Serpenti bracelet showed how high-shine metal can read like a seam or a contour. In simpler versions, use a smooth yellow-gold cuff or bangle. In heirloom territory, look for sculptural forms with articulated links or pavé.

• Use a brooch to modernize tailoring. Krasinski’s lapel pin made clear that brooches are one of the sharpest ways to wear gold now. Start with a small pin on a jacket or knit. Move up to a substantial gem-set brooch when the goal is statement dressing, not mere decoration.

A fashion moment that still has runway

The premiere’s broader guest list, which included Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, director David Frankel, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, and Anna Wintour with her daughter Bee Carrozzini and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Cordry Shaffer, only reinforced the scale of the occasion. The press tour had already moved through Shanghai, Tokyo, and Mexico City before landing in New York, and the result felt like more than a promotional circuit. It felt like a reminder of how the original 2006 film still shapes the way fashion is staged nearly 20 years later.

That is why the gold jewelry stood out so clearly. It did not compete with the movie’s mythology. It completed it.