Amal Clooney graced the Venice Film Festival red carpet on Wednesday evening, opting for a custom black Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford gown complemented by a significant collection of Cartier diamond jewelry valued at $375,000. The ensemble was showcased at the premiere of the film "Ink."
The lawyer's jewelry choices included Cartier diamond and emerald drop earrings, featuring 3.7 carats of diamonds and six large emerald beads, which cost $149,000. She also wore a $225,000 Cartier diamond bracelet, adorned with 8.29 carats of diamonds.
The event marked a notable occasion for her husband, George Clooney, who was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. During his acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude and humorously questioned the timing of the award, referencing his doctors. He concluded his remarks by mentioning plans for a celebratory dinner with his wife.
Earlier in the festival, Amal Clooney arrived in Venice in a silk short suit, also designed by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford. The following day, she was seen in a white slip dress with a fringed hem while dining with George Clooney at their wedding venue.
George Clooney, in a classic tuxedo, accepted his career award, acknowledging the honor. He shared a lighthearted sentiment about receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award, joking about whether the committee had insider knowledge from his doctors.
This appearance comes after the couple's arrival in Venice, where Amal had already made a fashion statement. Her presence at the festival alongside her husband's prestigious award underscored a significant evening for the couple in the film world.