The 98th Academy Awards underscored a clear stylistic shift: jewelry favored restraint. The red carpet echoed the season’s less-is-more mentality, with carefully chosen pieces delivering impact without excess.
Chokers emerged as a defining silhouette. Ginnifer Goodwin wore an emerald and mint-green tourmaline choker by Sabyasachi, while Gwyneth Paltrow selected a platinum and yellow-gold diamond piece from Tiffany & Co. A De Beers London diamond choker—seen via Chase Infinity—also made a notable appearance.
Big-name high-jewelry pieces appeared but were styled with restraint. Jessie Buckley opted for Chanel high jewelry, Rose Byrne chose Taffin with desert diamonds, and both Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anne Hathaway showcased Bulgari. Kate Hudson stood out in a rare 41-carat green diamond by Garatti, a gem reported to be valued at around $35 million.
Earrings were intentionally simple and often worn without a necklace. Kirsten Dunst favored Fred Leighton art-deco diamond scrolls, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas wore Swarovski danglers, and Emma Stone paired Repossi earrings with ear cuffs that climbed her ear.
Brooches continued to gain traction. Damson Idris debuted a bespoke piece for