Golden Globes 2026 red carpet: Desert diamonds done right

The Golden Globes returned on Sunday with its usual mix of star power, spectacle and just enough unpredictability to keep the room buzzing. Held at the Beverly Hilton, the ceremony set the tone for awards season with confident wins, emotional speeches and a red carpet that reflected a pared-back approach to glamour. Warm, expressive Desert diamond jewelry created standout celebrity diamond moments, with pieces chosen to feel intentional rather than excessive.

Jessie Buckley’s career-defining win

Jessie Buckley was the night’s clear standout, winning Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her lead performance in Hamnet. The win marks a significant moment in Buckley’s career, positioning her as a front-runner as awards season gains momentum.

For the red carpet, Buckley wore a custom gown by Erdem¹ in a beautiful muted blue, detailed with delicate embroidery that caught the light as she moved. The look felt considered and restrained, allowing texture and craftsmanship to do the work rather than overt embellishment.

She paired the gown with Desert diamond jewelry by Martin Katz, including a fancy orangey-pink moval diamond ring accented with pink and white diamonds, along with coordinating Desert diamond earrings. The gentle blush of the pink diamonds echoed the palette of the dress.

Hailee Steinfeld’s first maternity red carpet

The Golden Globes also marked a personal milestone for Hailee Steinfeld, who made her first major red carpet appearance since announcing her pregnancy. Steinfeld attended in support of Sinners, which received multiple nominations at the ceremony.

She wore a blush-toned gown by Prada², keeping the styling understated and modern. Her jewelry came from Repossi, featuring Desert diamonds throughout. Steinfeld wore a cushion-shaped yellow diamond necklace and ring from the Blast High Jewellery collection, alongside a single pear- and oval-cut yellow diamond earring from the Serti sur Vide collection.

Yellow diamonds brought warmth and depth to the look, complementing the softness of the gown without overpowering it.

Keltie Knight’s color comeback

Television host Keltie Knight brought one of the evening’s strongest color moments to the red carpet. Attending as part of the Golden Globes coverage team, Knight wore a ruby-red gown by Aleen Sabbagh³, a choice that stood out amid a largely neutral palette.

She completed the look with Desert diamond jewelry from Premier Gem, including a radiant-cut honey Desert diamond ring with trillion accents, Asscher-cut yellow diamond drop earrings, and a mixed fancy-shape yellow and white diamond bracelet. The combination of structured cuts and warm tones gave the look a polished finish, reinforcing the versatility of Desert diamonds on the red carpet.

Natural diamonds light the way

As awards season gets underway, the Golden Globes offered an early snapshot of how the red carpet is shifting, and natural diamonds are leading the way.