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In its annual report, Pinterest noted an increase in searches for brooches, heirloom jewelry, and ‘80s luxury.
From left to right, Jacquie Aiche’s “Alien Heart Eye” inlay necklace ($11,585), Cicada’s dragonfly brooch ($30,000), and Harkness’ “After the Rain” earrings ($6,700). These pieces are examples of three of the trends Pinterest highlighted in its predictions report for 2026.
New York—Next year, more will be more, according to Pinterest.
This week, the social media platform released its “Pinterest Predicts” trend report for 2026, highlighting 21 growing trends it believes will take over next year, several of which are rooted in the maximalist aesthetic and eccentric styles.
Trends are growing 4.4x faster than they were seven years ago, Pinterest said.
Overall, today’s consumers are focused on comfort, personal expression, and escapism. They’re drawn to trends that align with who they are or aspire to be, Pinterest noted.
Nostalgia is a common theme throughout the report, with increased searches for vintage jewelry and Art Deco design, as consumers seek styles they can reclaim to fuse the past and the present—a theme seen in several recent high-profile engagements this year.
In 2025, celebrities like Zendaya, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus debuted engagement rings with a blend of vintage and modern design elements.
Below, National Jeweler highlights six predicted Pinterest trends for 2026 that are germane to jewelry, from brooches to blue to “extra celestial.”
“Brooched”
This week, the social media platform released its “Pinterest Predicts” trend report for 2026, highlighting 21 growing trends it believes will take over next year, several of which are rooted in the maximalist aesthetic and eccentric styles.
Trends are growing 4.4x faster than they were seven years ago, Pinterest said.
Overall, today’s consumers are focused on comfort, personal expression, and escapism. They’re drawn to trends that align with who they are or aspire to be, Pinterest noted.
Nostalgia is a common theme throughout the report, with increased searches for vintage jewelry and Art Deco design, as consumers seek styles they can reclaim to fuse the past and the present—a theme seen in several recent high-profile engagements this year.
In 2025, celebrities like Zendaya, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus debuted engagement rings with a blend of vintage and modern design elements.
Below, National Jeweler highlights six predicted Pinterest trends for 2026 that are germane to jewelry, from brooches to blue to “extra celestial.”
“Brooched”
Rahaminov Diamonds’ “Heart” pin featuring 7 carats of diamonds set in platinum ($36,000)
The Back Vault’s Art Deco bar pin brooch with diamond in platinum ($9,700)
Harwell Godfrey’s “We Are Seeds Petunia” brooch with diamonds set in platinum (price upon request)
It’s time to break out your brooches.
These ornate pins are one of the major jewelry styles set to rule 2026, according to Pinterest, with searches for “brooch aesthetic” up 110 percent.
It predicts that men, specifically millennials (ages 28-43) and baby boomers (age 60 and older), will accessorize with vintage pins, crystal clip-ons, and heirloom brooches.
In addition, “Poetcore,” another predicted trend that sees Gen Zers (ages 18-27) and millennials wearing oversized turtlenecks, vintage blazers, and messenger satchels, could ignite demand for “tie accessories,” a search term that increased by 85 percent.
Pinterest searches for “maximalist accessories” are also up 105 percent, possibly hinting towards more men wearing multiple brooches on their lapel in 2026.
“Heirloom jewelry” is growing as well, up 45 percent in searches on Pinterest.
Pinterest said, “It’s part homage, part reinvention. If your grandma wouldn’t wear it, is it even the vibe?”
It predicts the “Neo Deco,” meaning “new art deco” or “modern art deco,” trend will be big next year too.
The aesthetic fuses the 1920s design style with modern elements—think contemporary chevron motifs and fan arches—while retaining Art Deco’s signature boldness and geometry.
“Glamoratti”
A circa 1970s 18-karat yellow gold link chain necklace from For Future Reference Vintage ($32,500)
A custom bracelet by Marie Lichtenberg with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($43,080)
Chunky gold jewelry has been a hit this year, and the trend is set to continue into 2026.
Despite the price of gold being nearly $4,300 an ounce as of press time, consumers are not shying away from making an investment in the chunky pieces they love.
Jewelry will get chunkier, bolder, and “golder,” Pinterest said, in line with the decadent aesthetic of the trend it is calling “Glamoratti.”
This trend looks to ‘80s luxury, a term for which Pinterest searches have increased by 225 percent.
When it comes to specific pieces, searches for “gold cuff” are up 50 percent.
“Glitchy Glam”
A pair of earrings by Marrow Fine with peridot, opal, and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold ($4,500)
Rosario Navia’s “Twist” drop earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with 0.65 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds set in platinum ($10,000)
Harkness’ “After the Rain” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds and a pear-cut pink sapphire on one earring and an orange sapphire on the other ($6,700)
In 2026, asymmetry—i.e., mismatched earrings—is predicted to be even more popular.
Pinterest noted that Gen Zers and millennials will continue to gravitate towards mismatched manicures, two-tone lipstick, and bright eyeshadow in binary hues.
Searches for “nails with different colors on each hand” are up 125 percent, while searches for “avant-garde makeup editorial” are up 270 percent.
“Cool Blue”
A pendant link necklace by Mindi Mond featuring a 163-carat aquamarine and diamond accents set in 18-karat white gold ($92,000)
Although Pantone has selected a hazy shade of white for its 2026 color of the year, the color that stands out to Pinterest for 2026 is a cool-toned blue.
It predicts a rise in “glacier-inspired accessories”—think icicle-esque diamond drop earrings and aquamarine rings.
Searches for “icy blue” are up 50 percent, while searches for “ice blue wedding dress” increased by 55 percent.
“Wilderkind”
A 18-karat gold dragonfly brooch by Cicada with emerald, sapphire, and enamel ($30,000)
Yvonne Léon’s “Caterpillar” earrings with grey and black diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,800)
A spider necklace by Lord Jewelry in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds and rubies (price upon request)
Animal aesthetics with a delicate touch are set to be a big trend in 2026, according to Pinterest, which predicts a rise in adornments that “hint at forest magic.”
National Jeweler Senior Editor Lenore Fedow must have had her crystal ball out when she wrote about bug jewelry this Halloween because it is expected to trend in 2026.
According to Pinterest, searches for “bug jewelry” are up 60 percent.
Searches for “dragonfly nails” are also up 145 percent.
“Extra Celestial”
Jacquie Aiche’s “Alien Heart Eye” inlay necklace featuring pearl, onyx, opal, and a pavé diamond border set in 14-karat yellow gold ($11,585)
Gen Zers and millennials are going intergalactic in 2026, Pinterest said.
Searches for the word “opalescent” are up 115 percent, and searches for “alien core aesthetic” are up 80 percent.
In jewelry, this extra-terrestrial trend can be expressed through motifs like aliens, stars, and spaceships; gemstones like opals and moonstone; and cool-toned metals like platinum and white gold.
Other trends Pinterest listed in its predictions report for 2026 include “Gimme Gummy,” “FunHaus,” “Throwback Kid,” “Pen Pals,” “Cabbage Crush,” “Afrohemian Décor,” “Kahki Coded,” “Scent Stacking,” “Vamp Romantic,” “Opera Aesthetic,” “Mystic Outlands,” and “Darecations.”
“In 2026, people will make these trends their own, put unique spins on each, and ensure that what’s trending never comes at the cost of personal expression,” said Pinterest Global Head of Trends and Insights Sydney Stanback.
The report calculated changes in searches from September 2024 to August 2025 and compared it against searches from September 2023 to August 2025.
To view Pinterest’s complete Pinterest Predicts 2026 trend report, visit its website.
“In 2026, people will make these trends their own, put unique spins on each, and ensure that what’s trending never comes at the cost of personal expression,” said Pinterest Global Head of Trends and Insights Sydney Stanback.
The report calculated changes in searches from September 2024 to August 2025 and compared it against searches from September 2023 to August 2025.
To view Pinterest’s complete Pinterest Predicts 2026 trend report, visit its website.
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