News Briefing: 16 January 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring.

‘Jewellery maker Pandora hit by weak US holiday shopping’
Reuters, 9 Jan 2026
Pandora reported weaker-than-expected 2025 sales growth after subdued US holiday spending and continued pressure from high silver prices.
www.reuters.com

‘Gold Jewellery Demand Plummets 40% Amid Record Prices’
WhalesBook News, Jan 2026
Gold jewellery demand in India fell sharply in late 2025 as record prices discouraged consumers and redirected spending toward bullion.
www.whalesbook.com

‘Silver jewellery demand dips in 2025’
JewelleryNet, Nov 2025
Silver jewellery production is forecast to decline following sustained high prices and weaker global demand compared with 2024.
news.jewellerynet.com

‘Jewellery rules rewritten as Hancocks Jewellers champions “New Maximalism” for 2026’
Business Lancashire, 15 Jan 2026
Hancocks Jewellers’ trend outlook predicts a shift toward bolder, mixed-metal and statement-driven jewellery designs in 2026.
www.businesslancashire.co.uk

‘A look into the best-dressed celebrities at 2026 Golden Globe Awards’
Big News Network, 12 Jan 2026
Celebrities showcased high jewellery from brands including Bulgari and Cartier during the Golden Globes red carpet appearances.
www.bignewsnetwork.com

‘Selena Gomez exudes elegance in Chanel on Golden Globes 2026 red carpet’
Page Six, 11 Jan 2026
Selena Gomez paired her Golden Globes look with fine Chanel jewellery, drawing attention to classic diamond styling.
pagesix.com

‘Timothée Chalamet Took a Page From Taylor Swift’s Style Book at the Golden Globes’
Vanity Fair, Jan 2026
Timothée Chalamet’s Cartier necklace highlighted the growing visibility of men’s fine jewellery on major red carpets.
www.vanityfair.com

‘It wasn’t the gown — Sabyasachi jewellery turned Jennifer Lopez into the pre-Golden Globes main event’
Times of India, Jan 2026
Jennifer Lopez’s Sabyasachi high jewellery became the focal point of her pre-Golden Globes appearance.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com

‘Jewellery rules rewritten as Hancocks Jewellers champions “New Maximalism” for 2026’
Business Lancashire, 15 Jan 2026
The trend forecast highlights a move away from minimalist jewellery toward layered metals and expressive designs.
www.businesslancashire.co.uk

‘Cult accessory brand Déhanche unveils chunky hardware jewellery’
Wallpaper*, 3 Jan 2026
Déhanche expanded into jewellery with bold, sculptural pieces emphasising weight, texture and wearability.
www.wallpaper.com

‘Bold geometric and gender-neutral jewellery designs gaining traction’
Times of India, Jan 2026
Designers are increasingly adopting geometric forms and gender-neutral aesthetics to appeal to broader audiences.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com

‘The Most Breathtaking Jewellery at the 2026 Golden Globes’
Vogue UK, Jan 2026
Vogue highlighted exceptional high jewellery worn by celebrities, featuring Tiffany & Co., De Beers and Cartier.
www.vogue.co.uk

‘The NGV’s 2026 Winter Masterpieces exhibition will be a sparkling showcase of jewels by Cartier’
Time Out Melbourne, Jan 2026
The National Gallery of Victoria announced a major Cartier exhibition featuring historic and contemporary high jewellery.
www.timeout.com

‘Van Cleef & Arpels’ immersive workshops reveal jewellery-making secrets’
Wallpaper*, Jan 2026
Van Cleef & Arpels launched workshops offering insight into traditional jewellery craftsmanship and maison heritage.
www.wallpaper.com

‘Royal Jewelry Exhibitions in Europe in 2026’
Natural Diamonds, Dec 2025
Museums across Europe are preparing exhibitions of royal and aristocratic jewellery collections for 2026.
www.naturaldiamonds.com

‘The NGV’s 2026 Winter Masterpieces exhibition will be a sparkling showcase of jewels by Cartier’
Time Out Melbourne, Jan 2026
The exhibition will present more than 300 Cartier jewels spanning decades of design history.
www.timeout.com

‘Popular Scots museum set for major upgrade’
The Scottish Sun, 16 Jan 2026
V&A Dundee announced a major upgrade aimed at expanding its design and decorative arts exhibitions, including jewellery.
.thescottishsun.co.uk