Baftas 2026: The Watches and Jewellery That Stole the Spotlight
Diamonds before trophies.
Timepieces before acceptance speeches.
At the BAFTAs 2026, the real drama began long before the envelopes were opened.
London’s Royal Festival Hall transformed into a glittering runway of power, prestige, and pure red carpet theatre at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. Yes, the films were iconic. But the watches and jewellery? Unforgettable.
This was luxury in its main character era.
Diamonds That Did the Talking
If there was one trend that dominated the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet, it was statement sparkle bold, unapologetic, and camera ready.
Rose Byrne, nominated for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, embodied timeless glamour in Boucheron’s Plume de Paon earrings. White gold. Diamonds. Effortless grace. She completed the look with matching diamond rings that whispered elegance without trying too hard.
Meanwhile, Emma Stone turned heads in Louis Vuitton’s Elan Vital bracelet paired with LV Diamonds studs. Clean. Powerful. Understated wealth energy.
And then came Chase Infiniti making her BAFTAs debut in full De Beers brilliance. The Arpeggia Five Line high jewellery earrings in rose gold framed her face like a spotlight. Add the stacked bracelets and rings, and it was clear: she didn’t come to blend in.
Statement earrings were the silent winners of the night.
Just ask Wunmi Mosaku, who walked away with Best Supporting Actress and teardrop hoop earrings by Moussaieff that caught the light and everyone’s attention with every step.
The Watch Game? Elite.
Awards season is competitive. So are the wrists.
The BAFTAs 2026 saw a clear theme: racing-inspired luxury watches. Precision. Speed. Legacy.
Leonardo DiCaprio, tying the record for most Best Actor nominations, chose Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona a watch born from the racetrack and built for icons.
Patrick Dempsey matched that high-octane energy with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon. Technical mastery. Bold presence. Zero compromise.
But classics never go out of style.
Ethan Hawke opted for Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra in pine green refined, grounded, confident.
Wagner Moura kept it timeless with the Omega De Ville Prestige on leather clean lines, quiet luxury.
And then there was Timothée Chalamet.
Never one to follow the script, he stood apart in the groundbreaking Urban Jürgensen UJ-2. Unexpected. Independent. Pure collector’s energy.
More Than Accessories These Were Power Moves
The BAFTAs 2026 red carpet proved one thing: jewellery and watches aren’t just finishing touches anymore.
They’re statements.
They’re strategy.
They’re storytelling.
In an era where every photo goes viral in seconds, every detail matters. These stars understood the assignment and elevated it.
From high jewellery earrings to racing chronographs, this year’s best watch and jewellery moments weren’t just stylish. They were symbolic. Ambition on display. Legacy on the wrist. Confidence in every carat.
The awards may celebrate film.
But last night?
Luxury stole the scene.
And honestly we’re still not over it.
