BAFTAS 2026: Best Jewelry Looks
The BAFTAs 2026 red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall was full of stunning jewels and sentiment, from Kate Middleton’s royal heirlooms to Teyana Taylor’s striking citrine stone brooch. International stars came together to celebrate the best in film over the past year, and the evening’s top honors went to One Battle After Another, which won Best Film, while its director, Paul Thomas Anderson, took home Best Director.
Below, the best jewelry looks from the 2026 BAFTA awards.
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton returned to the BAFTA awards after a two-year hiatus, wearing a blush pink Gucci gown accessorized with a host of diamond heirlooms: her iconic diamond and sapphire engagement ring, Cartier Greville chandelier earrings, and a rarely-seen Queen Mary Choker Bracelet.
Reserved for only the most important royal occasions, the choker was created in the 1920s when it was notably worn by Queen Mary in a portrait.
Shop the look: Cartier Diamond Collection Cuff
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor dazzled at the 2026 BAFTA Awards in a dramatic plum-colored Burberry gown paired with Tiffany & Co. diamond jewelry. The One Battle After Another actress highlighted her look with the Bird on a Rock brooch in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, featuring Tiffany’s signature diamond bird perched on a citrine stone weighing over 50 carats.
She completed her ensemble with diamond earrings, a bracelet, a spessartine ring, and a diamond Sixteen Stone by Tiffany Ring.
Shop the look: Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® Mini Stud Feather Earrings
Kylie Jenner
At the 2026 BAFTAs, Kylie Jenner showed up in full support of her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for Leading Actor for his role in Marty Supreme. Jenner turned heads in a vintage Thierry Mugler black bejeweled gown paired with huge pear-shaped diamond drop earrings.
Shop the look: Chopard L’Heure du Diamant Earrings
Michael B. Jordan
Sinners star Michael B. Jordan made a striking entrance at the 2026 BAFTA Awards in a sharp pin-striped suit. Pinned to his lapel was a diamond starburst brooch by David Yurman—a bold, eye‑catching piece that added just the right amount of sparkle to his look.
Brooches have been emerging as a rising trend for men on red carpets and runways alike, offering a stylish way to mix classic tailoring with statement jewelry.
Shop the look: David Yurman Starburst Pin
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson shone bright at the 2026 BAFTAs wearing a red custom satin Prada gown with Chaumet diamond earrings and necklace. The Song Sung Blue star’s elegant diamond jewelry added the perfect touch of glamour to her classic silhouette, making her one of the evening’s standout looks.
Shop the look: Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Necklace
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne looked beautiful at the 2026 BAFTA awards wearing a bejeweled butter-yellow custom Miu Miu gown paired with Boucheron’s Plume de Paon pendant feather earrings. She completed the look with a matching Plume de Paon ring and wedding band.
Shop the look: Beladora Diamond Feather Earrings
From royal heirlooms to striking statement diamonds, the 2026 BAFTAs proved that jewelry was just as much a star of the night as the films themselves, serving as a reminder of the artistry and craftsmanship that make the red carpet truly magnificent.
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
