Weddings are more than ceremonies - they’re your stories. And in 2026, couples are choosing jewellery that doesn’t just shine on the big day - it lives on as a legacy piece.
This January, as engagement season blooms and wedding planning begins in earnest, we’re seeing a beautiful shift in how couples think about jewellery. No longer just accessories, these pieces are meaningful expressions of identity, love, and memory -designed to be cherished long after the vows are spoken.
Here’s how wedding jewellery is evolving for 2026 - and how you can choose pieces that feel as personal as the love they celebrate.
Jewellery with Meaning at the Heart
The biggest trend for 2026? Jewellery that feels like you. Couples are moving beyond purely decorative pieces to jewellery with authentic personal significance:
- Engravings that mark moments - initials, dates, coordinates
- Lockets holding tiny photos or keepsakes
- Birthstones representing loved ones
This year, brides, grooms, and bridal parties are choosing pieces that tell a story - not just sparkle.
Perfect Picks to Consider:
Personalised Photo Lockets - hold your closest memories close to your heart
Engravings - wear your story in script
Birthstones - representing partners, children or loved ones
Making loved ones part of your day
At Little Lockets London, we see this especially with photo lockets and engraved charms - worn on the wedding day, and after the event. Often revisited on anniversaries, birthdays and life’s next chapters.
Modern Pearls Are Making a Comeback - but with a Twist
Forget heavy pearl strands. In 2026, pearls are luminous, lightweight and modern. Often with single pearl pendants or minimalist drop earrings. The organic shape of freshwater pearls make them particularly popular for wedding jewellery.
No longer a traditional look, the new organic pearls are perfect for contemporary bridal looks - timeless elegance without feeling too traditional.
Coloured Gemstones & “Something Blue”
Coloured gemstones are playing a bigger role than ever. The tradition of something blue has moved away from the traditional garter into a subtle nod on the wedding jewellery. Colours are being incorporated to echo the wedding palette.
Jewellery You’ll Wear Again (and Again)
Perhaps the biggest shift for 2026 brides? Jewellery must live beyond the wedding day, as we seen more pieces chosen with versatility in mind. Lockets can be worn after the day, pearl earrings can be worn at any time, and bracelets with engraved hearts become forever keepsakes. Even clever bouquet charms can be turned into lockets that can be worn after the event.
January is the perfect time to choose jewellery that reflects your wedding style — and tells your story.
Whether it’s a locket holding a photo of a loved one, an engraved heart bracelet, or a pearl piece chosen for its quiet beauty, your jewellery should feel as meaningful as the day itself.
Because the most beautiful pieces are the ones that carry memories.