From the 2026 Emmys to Everyday Style: 5 Celebrity Jewelry Trends You Can Actually Wear

Zendaya may have walked the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a crystal-covered Prada gown, but it was her pearl-and-diamond jewelry that offered one of the easiest style cues to take beyond awards night.

And she wasn't the only one. This year's Emmys felt less about piling on the sparkle and more about choosing jewelry with a point of view. Pearls took on new shapes, color broke through the diamonds, brooches showed up in unexpected places, and vintage pieces found their way back onto the red carpet.

The best part? None of these looks need a couture gown to work. Here are five jewelry trends from the 2026 Emmys worth taking off the red carpet — and into your own rotation.

Pearls Take on New Shapes

Pearls had a noticeable presence on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, but what made them feel current wasn't the pearl itself — it was the way it was styled. Rather than leaning into the prim, perfectly polished associations of classic pearl jewelry, this year's looks paired their familiar softness with cleaner lines, unexpected proportions, and more contemporary silhouettes.

That contrast is exactly what makes pearls interesting again. Our Crystal Cut Mother of Pearl Ring pushes the idea further, setting an oversized oval pearl inside a fluid, almost molten silver frame. The Liquid Oval Pearl Bangle in Gold takes the opposite approach: one luminous pearl, pared back against a sleek gold band. Same classic material, two very different attitudes.

The takeaway from the red carpet? Pearls don't need much dressing up. Change the shape, the scale, or the setting, and something timeless suddenly feels very now.

Pick Your Statement

More wasn't necessarily more on the Emmys red carpet this year. Instead of stacking every kind of jewelry into one look, many stars chose a single point of focus: statement earrings or a bold necklace, rarely both competing for attention. The impact came from knowing what to leave out as much as what to put on.

It's an easy styling move to take off the red carpet. Start with the piece that has the most personality, then let everything else fall back. Our Pebble Dome Earrings, for example, have enough volume and shine to carry a look without much help — the softly rounded shape catches the light, while the clean gold finish keeps them from feeling overdone.

One strong piece. Less competition. More impact.

Color Has Entered the Chat

Diamonds weren't the only ones catching the light at this year's Emmys. The red carpet had a noticeably richer palette, from Supriya Ganesh's pale aquamarine to Florence Pugh's morganite and green tourmaline, with garnets, sapphires, and multicolored glass showing up elsewhere throughout the night. There wasn't one defining shade — and that was kind of the point. Color felt personal, unexpected, and a little less serious.

Off the red carpet, color works just as well in smaller doses. A single carnelian stone on our Venus Collar Necklace brings warmth to an otherwise clean gold silhouette, while the Athena Necklace mixes carnelian with smoky, earthy stones that aren't trying too hard to match. Think less "statement gemstone," more picking a color simply because you like it.

Jewelry Goes Off Script

One of the more playful jewelry moments at this year's Emmys had nothing to do with bigger stones or more sparkle — it was about where the jewelry ended up. Brooches appeared across the red carpet, while some pieces were worn in ways they weren't originally designed for. Matthew Rhys, for example, turned a pair of Buccellati button earrings into brooches for the night. Apparently, jewelry doesn't care much for rules.

That kind of rule-breaking feels very en route. Wear a familiar piece somewhere unexpected, rethink what belongs with what, or let jewelry become part of the clothes themselves. There's no reason personal style has to follow the product page.

The Best New Look Might Be an Old One

Some of the freshest jewelry on the Emmys red carpet wasn't new at all. Antique diamonds and vintage pieces surfaced throughout the night, bringing a little history into otherwise very modern looks. The appeal wasn't about dressing like another era — it was about borrowing something from it.

Our Lovers Eye Ring brings that same old-world feeling into the present. A watchful eye sits inside an ornate oval setting, surrounded by vivid red crystals — a little mysterious, a little romantic, and decidedly less serious than a traditional heirloom. The past is more fun when you don't wear it too literally.

Ready to Try the Trends?

Pick the one that caught your eye — or mix a few and make up your own rules. Pearls, color, sculptural shapes, old-world details: the red carpet is only the starting point.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: What Jewelry Trends Stood Out at the 2026 Emmys?

Pearls, colorful gemstones, statement earrings and necklaces, brooches, and vintage or antique jewelry all had a noticeable presence on the 2026 Emmys red carpet. Together, they made for a jewelry lineup that felt polished without being predictable.

Q2: Why Were Brooches Such a Standout at the 2026 Emmys?

Brooches brought some of the night's most unexpected jewelry moments, showing that a great piece doesn't always have to be worn exactly where you'd expect. At en route, we love that same sense of experimentation. Brooches may not be a category of their own in our collection, but playing with jewelry has always been part of the fun — wear it differently, style it unexpectedly, and see what else it can become.

Q3: What Was the Biggest Jewelry Styling Shift on the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet?

Rather than layering several statement pieces together, many looks gave one piece the spotlight. A bold pair of earrings might be paired with a bare neckline, while a dramatic necklace could become the main jewelry moment on its own.

Q4: How Can I Recreate a 2026 Emmys Jewelry Look for Everyday Wear?

You don't need to recreate a celebrity's exact jewelry to borrow from the look. Focus on the styling instead: a sculptural shape, a colorful stone, an unexpected pearl, or a vintage-inspired detail can bring the same red-carpet energy into your everyday rotation.