Fine jewellery sees trends in a different way to fast fashion. High end diamond jewellery, gemstone jewellery, gold jewellery, and platinum jewellery, are pieces we enjoy in our collections for years, decades, and even generations. So trends are less of a chop-and-change passing fad. Instead, trends are slower to change, and more thoughtfully adopted, which adds to the memory captured by a piece made at a particular point in time. They’re trends that we love in our collections for the long haul.
We’ve covered the trends in engagement rings we’re seeing in Australia at the moment. Now, let’s look at trends of fine jewellery pieces entering Australian custom jewellery collections at the moment. Here are 4 trends we’re seeing at our Canberra jewellery studio shaping jewellery collections in 2026.
1. Luxury Signet Rings
There’s a strong, growing love of signet rings for all occasions. In the luxury jewellery space, signet rings are a representation of who we are, what we value, and what we love. It’s this sentiment that’s soaring in popularity, with designs incorporating the nuances of the important things we want to be conscious of as we go about our days. At a time when jewellery is very thoughtfully purchased, Australians seeking custom jewellery are designing pieces that represent who they fundamentally are, outside of passing trends. This is why personalised signet rings are a growing choice.
As well, there’s a growing trend of signet-like ring profiles for diamond rings, with bezel settings that flow seamlessly to a wide look band. These styles are practical to wear, and last the test of time, making them an appealing choice in 2026. Either as an engagement ring, or a dress ring, this style is both modern yet timeless.
2. Pink Diamond Jewellery
Australia’s Argyle diamond mine - the most significant source of pink diamonds in the world since the 1980s - closed its operations in 2020. So, for the last few years, collectors have taken the chance to include this gemstone in everything from engagement rings, to wedding rings, to pendants and remodels.
Changes to how pink diamonds are acquired, certified, and made available as time goes by, make these a true collector’s item for coloured gemstone lovers. Whether it’s as a feature gem, or a minor accent, each piece featuring Australian pink diamonds are a tangible piece of Australia’s (and the world’s) history of gemstones.
3. Inset Gemstone Rings
Rings with gemstones inset into the band, flush with the metal, are becoming a highly sought after ring style for so many occasions. This style has been a favourite for remodelling multiple jewellery pieces into one cohesive band, though it’s now extending far further into designing new one of pieces as dress rings, wedding rings, engagement rings, and jewellery that represents personal milestones.
These wider style bands are comfortable to wear, durable, and are a modern way to incorporate colour into a ring style you’ll actually want to wear day to day, not just for dressing up. With the gemstone protected securely within the ring itself, these styles offer an additional comfort in the longevity of a custom made jeweller piece. Blue gemstones in particular - in all shades and gemstone varieties - are seeing the spotlight in a big way for this style of ring, with meaning and personality showing through in gemstone selections. Diamonds, and birthstones are also popular choices for gemstones in this ring style.
4. Heirloom Remodelling
While heirlooms have always been a loved treasure, there’s a growing interest in remodelling family jewellery and pieces from former chapters in our lives, into new pieces we can wear all the time - rather than stashing them in a safe place, to never see the light of day.
We’re seeing more and more people redesigning meaningful gemstones and design elements into fresh and sturdy new designs that allow them to keep the memories their heirlooms hold as part of their everyday life through jewellery. Each treasure is an honour to help recapture.
Emerging trends are a great way of finding fresh inspiration for a unique jewellery design, and adding to the time capsule that fine jewellery represents in your life-long jewellery collection. For help designing a piece that’s uniquely yours for the year ahead, book your complimentary appointment to delve into the process directly with our Australian jewellery maker.
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