Gowns get most of the attention at the Emmys. On September 14, the jewelry was just as telling. Across the red carpet, stylists chose heritage pearls, a lab-grown diamond centerpiece, a six-figure Tiffany bracelet and a noticeable return of the choker. Together they showed how varied fine jewelry has become.
Zendaya’s pearls, made young
For Zendaya’s crystal-covered custom Prada, stylist Law Roach chose Mikimoto diamonds and pearls, Marie Claire reports. She also wore a Rolex Lady Datejust and her Jessica McCormack engagement ring. Roach said the point was renewal:
“I loved the idea of taking something as timeless as Mikimoto pearls and making them feel fresh, modern and young.” — Law Roach, via Marie Claire
This is a notable choice. Pearls worn with a nearly sheer gown signal a move away from the idea of pearls as conservative. Pairing them with a classic Rolex reinforced a mix of traditional and current.
Selena Gomez’s Tiffany suite
Selena Gomez skipped a necklace. According to Marie Claire, she wore Tiffany & Co. gold-and-diamond drop earrings, contrasting cocktail rings and a $175,000 bracelet from the Bird on a Rock line with her custom gold-beaded Louis Vuitton mermaid gown. Marie Claire describes Tiffany as “the storied brand behind her wedding day bling,” and notes her marquise-cut engagement ring by Abril Barret. Leaving the neckline bare put the focus on her wrist and hands.
Dakota Fanning’s lab-grown centerpiece
The most revealing jewelry decision of the night may have been a swap. Marie Claire reports that Dakota Fanning and stylist Samantha McMillen replaced the original pearl choker on her Carolina Herrera Resort 2027 look with a $35,000 lab-grown diamond necklace from Swarovski. It has three octagon-cut stones totaling 19.46 carats.
That is a substantial carat weight, worn on one of television’s most visible red carpets. In IOM’s view, the choice shows how quickly lab-grown stones have become part of high-profile styling. The debate between natural and lab-grown diamonds continues, but on the red carpet the visual effect is what counts.
Chokers and other statements
Other notable choices included:
- Grace Gummer, in Dior by Jonathan Anderson, wore a 1920s-inspired diamond choker (Marie Claire).
- Florence Pugh paired her lilac Vivienne Westwood gown with a pink-and-green crystal-and-diamond choker (The Zoe Report).
- Jessica Williams chose Jessica McCormack jewelry with her Honor gown (The Zoe Report).
- Sarah Michelle Gellar wore Gabriel & Co. diamonds with a bright pink draped dress (The Zoe Report).
What the carpet tells jewelry buyers
Four trends stood out. Pearls are being worn in a younger, fresher way. Wrist stacks and rings can take the place of a necklace. Chokers are having a moment. Lab-grown diamonds now appear alongside heritage names. For collectors, IOM’s advice is the same as ever: buy what you will wear, and choose pieces, like Gomez’s Tiffany bracelet or Zendaya’s pearls, that will still look right long after the event.
See all sources
- Zendaya’s 2026 Emmys Prada Dress Is Dripping in Crystals, Marie Claire, 2026-09-14
- Selena Gomez’s Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Shines as Brightly as Her 2026 Emmys Dress, Marie Claire, 2026-09-14
- Dakota Fanning Brings 2026’s Leading Red Carpet Trend to the 2026 Emmys, Marie Claire, 2026-09-15
- The Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 Emmys, Marie Claire, 2026-09-14
- Lavender Was The Reigning Color Trend At The 2026 Emmy Awards, The Zoe Report, 2026-09-15
- All The Looks From The Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet, The Zoe Report, 2026-09-14
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