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Oscars 2026: Stars Dazzle with Historic and Modern High Jewelry

Rose Byrne, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldaña pose on the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars.
Rose Byrne, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldaña pose on the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars. - Getty Images

The 2026 Academy Awards red carpet was a glittering showcase of exceptional high jewelry, with stars opting for a mix of iconic archival pieces and dazzling new collections. While minimalist trends were present, the overwhelming sentiment was one of bold sparkle, with statement necklaces and significant diamond creations taking center stage.

Tiffany & Co. Shines Bright

Tiffany & Co. proved to be a dominant force on the red carpet and at afterparties, adorning numerous stars with pieces from its esteemed collections. Gwyneth Paltrow wore a show-stopping necklace from the yet-to-be-unveiled high jewelry collection, featuring three oval-shaped Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds. Teyana Taylor accessorized her look with the 'Shooting Star' diamond necklace from the 2024 Blue Book: Tiffany Céleste collection, inspired by Jean Schlumberger.

Other notable Tiffany & Co. wearers included:

  • Mikey Madison, who sported a platinum necklace with a central diamond pendant of over 8 carats, paired with diamond earrings and a statement ring.
  • Anya Taylor-Joy, adorned in a striking platinum and 18k yellow gold pendant centered on a diamond exceeding 16 carats, complemented by 'Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings' drop earrings and multiple rings.
  • Arón Piper, who embraced heritage designs with a Jean Schlumberger 'Zinnia' brooch and layered 'Sixteen Stone' pieces in platinum and yellow gold.
  • Channing Tatum and Robert Downey Jr., both opting for Tiffany & Co.’s iconic 'Bird on a Rock' brooch. Tatum’s version featured a diamond over 22 carats.
  • Connor Storrie, who layered a white gold 'Tiffany HardWear' necklace with pavé diamonds and accessorized with Elsa Peretti designs.
  • Kendall Jenner, whose sleek platinum and diamond drop-pendant earrings and coordinating ring offered a modern counterpoint to the evening’s more elaborate jewels.
  • Kate Hawley, the Oscar-winning costume designer, chose three Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. brooches from the house’s archives.

Madison later made a second appearance in a significant archival Tiffany & Co. necklace crafted in platinum with diamonds, paired with morganite and diamond earrings and a ring.

Cartier and Other Luxury Houses Make a Statement

Cartier also featured prominently, with Elle Fanning wearing a stunning transformable necklace from the house’s 1903 archives, designed to resemble wisteria leaves and crafted from old-cut diamonds set in platinum. Zoe Saldaña chose an architecturally inspired high-jewelry necklace from Cartier’s En Équilibre Chapter III collection, featuring rubies and diamonds set in platinum.

Other standout jewelry moments included:

  • Adrien Brody, who continued his tradition of wearing artist Elsa Jin’s unique pieces, donning the 'Ulysses' brooch crafted from titanium, a 20.05-carat sapphire, and 125.84 carats of diamonds.
  • Shaboozey, who accessorized his sustainable luxury look with a vintage Briony Raymond diamond brooch, a Chopard watch, and a unique Mikimoto Akoya and Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Skipping Rope Necklace valued at $35,000.
  • Rose Byrne, who wore a sculptural torque necklace by Taffin featuring a 22.58-carat fancy yellow-brown pear-shaped diamond from Botswana, alongside a Taffin ring with a 16.54-carat Ashoka-cut diamond.
  • Chase Infiniti in De Beers London’s 'Summer' diamond choker from the Metamorphosis collection, boasting 57.15 carats of white and yellow diamonds.
  • Damson Idris, showcasing his self-designed 'Didris' collection with a brooch featuring a 7.41-carat heat-treated natural marquise blue diamond, surrounded by diamonds and set in 18-karat gold.
  • Michael B. Jordan, who styled a David Yurman 41-inch DY Mercer Double Row Toggle Chain Necklace, valued at $29,000, as a watch chain.
  • Zendaya, who, though not on the red carpet, was seen wearing Cindy Chao The Art Jewel’s 'Diamond Branch' earrings from her White Label Collection, featuring 84 diamonds totaling 30.22 carats.
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas debuted Bulgari’s 'Serpenti Illusio' high-jewelry necklace from the upcoming Eclettica collection, centered on a 14.01-carat sapphire and requiring over 1,300 hours of handcraft.

The 2026 Oscars proved that high jewelry continues to be an essential element of awards season style, blending historical significance with contemporary design to create unforgettable red carpet moments.

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