Platinum Jewellery Dominates Red Carpet at 98th Academy Awards

Elle Fanning wore a Cartier transformable necklace from 1903 with old-cut diamonds set in platinum, highlighting continued relevance of archival designs.The 98th Academy Awards highlighted platinum as the primary metal for high jewellery on the red carpet, with multiple celebrities wearing diamond-led pieces set in platinum.

Jewellery houses including Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Fred Leighton, Kwiat and Lorraine Schwartz presented platinum creations worn by nominees and presenters. The selections reflected continued use of platinum for setting high-value diamonds and gemstones.

Statement diamond necklaces and men’s brooches emerged as key jewellery trends during the event. Stylists opted for large carat diamonds and vintage-inspired pieces, indicating sustained demand for bold and heritage-led designs.

Teyana Taylor wore Tiffany & Co. jewellery featuring a necklace with a diamond of over 18 carats, along with earrings exceeding 12 total carats and multiple diamond rings set in platinum. Mikey Madison also wore Tiffany & Co. pieces, including a diamond necklace exceeding 6 carats and earrings over 8 total carats.

Elle Fanning wore a Cartier transformable necklace from 1903 with old-cut diamonds set in platinum, highlighting continued relevance of archival designs.

Usher wore jewellery from Fred Leighton and Kwiat, including Asscher-cut diamond studs of 2 carats each and a 1930s diamond clip brooch. Zoe Saldaña wore a Cartier high jewellery necklace featuring rubies and diamonds set in platinum, along with diamond earrings.

The red carpet selections indicate continued positioning of platinum as a preferred metal for high jewellery settings across global luxury brands.