Every award season, the red carpet becomes something much more than just a parade of couture gowns. It becomes a living, breathing gallery of the world's most exquisite jewellery, diamonds catching the flashbulbs, statement pieces framing iconic faces, and carefully chosen gems telling stories that go far beyond the screen. The 2026 SAG Awards Held on March 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and streamed live on Netflix, this 32nd edition of the ceremony came with a first-ever dress code: "Reimagining Hollywood Glamour from the '20s and '30s."
At Panim Creations, we live and breathe the art of fine jewellery and nothing inspires us more than moments like these. So here's our deep dive into some of the most stunning jewellery moments from the 2026 SAG Awards red carpet.
Kate Hudson
If there was one jewellery moment that had the entire fashion world stopping mid-scroll, it was Kate Hudson's. Nominated for Song Sung Blue, she arrived in a custom cream Valentino gown featuring a midriff-baring cutout, plissé bust, and a flowing cape that cascaded into a train — effortlessly timeless. But it was what sparkled around her neck, ears, and fingers that truly stopped traffic.
Hudson wore a suite of completely bespoke diamonds by LA-based jeweller Emily P. Wheeler, totalling a jaw-dropping 76.73 carats. The centrepiece was an almost 50-carat torque-style necklace — sculptural, bold, and utterly modern. Paired with "bubble-fringe" drop earrings and a trio of matching rings, the full high jewellery suite was valued at approximately $500,000. Wheeler's signature "Desert Diamonds" — sustainably sourced and responsibly crafted — were the ideal match for Hudson's golden, effortless energy. This was Hollywood glamour at its most personal and most powerful.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor has been one of the most fearless fashion forces of this entire awards season, and she didn't hold back at the SAG Awards either. She wore a custom Thom Browne gown that genuinely looked like it had been painted directly onto her body — a trompe-l'œil masterpiece of swirling neutral hues on the bodice melting into a skirt of cascading silver and gold sequins with curly ribbon trains. It was sculptural, dramatic, and completely unlike anything else on the carpet.
Sitting at her neckline was a striking Tiffany & Co. ivy-shaped diamond necklace — delicate in form but strong in presence. The organic, leafy silhouette of the piece perfectly complemented the artistic, almost surrealist nature of her look. Together, the gown and the jewellery felt like wearable art. Taylor told the press she called Thom Browne the moment the '20s and '30s theme was announced — and the result was one of the most talked-about looks of the entire night.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore came dressed for drama — and she delivered every bit of it. She wore a black Schiaparelli gown that was, quite literally, a party in the back: the silk fabric was embossed to resemble crocodile skin, held up with a diamond halter at the front, and exploded into a voluminous polka-dotted tulle bustle at the back. The overall effect was theatrical, confident, and completely show-stopping.
To complement the bold, boundary-pushing silhouette, Moore turned to Harry Winston for her jewellery. The Winston pieces — a house synonymous with the world's most iconic diamonds — brought just the right kind of old-world glamour and brilliance to balance the avant-garde nature of her gown. Demi looked like the embodiment of a woman who has absolutely nothing left to prove and everything left to enjoy. The combination of Schiaparelli's structured madness and Winston's timeless diamonds was genuinely one of the most compelling pairings of the evening.
Kristen Bell
As the host of the evening (for the third time, no less), Kristen Bell had to look the part — and she absolutely did. She wore a sheer Georges Hobeika Couture gown with a plunging neckline, art-deco-inspired beading across the bodice, and a pleated satin overskirt that caught the light beautifully. It was glamorous, considered, and perfectly in keeping with the '20s and '30s spirit of the evening.
For her jewellery, Bell chose Messika natural diamond pieces from their Haute Joaillerie line — specifically, the brand's Night Owl pendant earrings, the Collier Night Owl statement necklace, and the Bague Exotic Charm ring. Messika, the Parisian house known for making diamonds feel fresh and wearable rather than stiff and formal, was a perfect match for Bell's warm, approachable energy. The diamonds shimmered under the lights all night long — because when you're hosting Hollywood's biggest peer-to-peer ceremony, your jewellery needs to work just as hard as you do.
Viola Davis
There are few people who can wear a colour like Viola Davis. She arrived in a custom Gucci emerald green pleated gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and dramatically draped sleeves — rich, powerful, and quietly regal. Against that deep, jewel-toned green, her jewellery needed to be something truly special.
She chose Pasquale Bruni, the Italian fine jewellery house known for combining exceptional gemstones with deeply expressive, feminine design. The diamond-heavy choker necklace she wore added a flash of brilliance against the emerald fabric, creating that rare kind of contrast that fashion people spend hours trying to achieve. Davis's softly waved bob, luminous makeup, and glossy lip pulled the entire look together into something that felt — in the best possible way — like power dressed up as poetry. Pasquale Bruni's craftsmanship was impossible to ignore.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph came to honour the theme and she did it magnificently. Styled by her own daughter, she wore a striking Saiid Kobeisy SS26 Couture gown — a strapless black-and-white piece with an almost etched, graphic pattern that hugged her frame beautifully. She added a dramatic white feather accent draped over one shoulder for extra flair, completed by sleek finger waves and sculpted baby curls that nodded directly to the jazz age.
Her jewellery was by De Beers — the storied diamond house with over 130 years of history behind it. The De Beers pieces gave her look a finishing touch of genuine gravitas, elevating the already stunning ensemble into something truly red-carpet-worthy. Chase Infiniti also wore De Beers chandelier earrings that same evening, but Ralph's pairing with the Saiid Kobeisy couture made her one of the most complete-looking guests of the night. Every detail was intentional. Every detail landed.
Jewellery is never just an afterthought. The most compelling looks of the evening were the ones where the gown and the jewellery were chosen in conversation with each other. That's always been the philosophy at Panim Creations. Every piece we design is meant to be worn, felt, and remembered.
The red carpet has always been our greatest teacher. And the 2026 SAG Awards gave us a masterclass worth bookmarking.
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