Pink, in one form or another, has been a zeitgeisty presence for some time. First came Millennial Pink, then Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year—Rose Quartz—and, more recently, Barbie Pink; it’s a color that’s been beloved again and again.
It’s hardly ever tiresome, especially when presented in so many hues. And yet it still has the ability to surprise, and catch us off guard.
Case in point: The Rock. Dwayne Johnson wore a custom ballet pink Dolce & Gabbana tux to the 2023 Oscars, and it was just stunning. Even if you didn’t like it, you can’t deny its noteworthy vibe—you can’t ignore pink.
To seal the deal on baby pink, Allison Williams wore a Giambattista Valli haute couture gown with a pink tulle cape. Hong Chau wore a custom pink Prada. Stephanie Hsu donned a pink gown, albeit more akin to the Barbie variety of pink. Even the former red carpet, dubbed “champagne,” had more of a pink tinge going on.
So to say pink is back, well, that’s not quite right. But to say ballet or baby pink is having a moment seems spot-on, and naturally we’re looking to the jewels to exemplify this sweetly chic shade.
Look to stones like rose quartz and pink opal, conch, coral, and morganite, as well as a pink diamond. Even a light tourmaline or sapphire might do the trick, and even in darker shades would make a beautiful contrast to any ballet pink attire.
Some jewels in your new obsession-worthy color, below.
Supreme classic necklace in 18k yellow gold with resin and 0.3 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,075; Gigi ClozeauArchway monogram ring in 18k yellow gold with pink sapphires, $1,650; Valery BrindaFlower earring jackets in 18k rose gold with hand-carved conch flowers and detachable morganite and diamond studs, $7,400; Guita MHamsa pendant in yellow gold with enamel and diamonds, $4,300; Buddha MamaHoop earrings in 18k white gold with pink rhodium and pink sapphires, $6,450; Graziela GemsVento Atelier ring in 18k white and rose gold with morganite and diamonds, price on request; Pasquale BruniPatchwork earrings in 18k rose gold with pink opal, morganite, and white agate, $22,000; Emily P WheelerCornicello amulet in 18k yellow gold with 3.31 ct. pink opal and 0.098 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,350; Emily Weld CollinsDaily Garden ring in 18k rose gold with morganite and diamonds, $2,245; WempeCleodora necklace in 18k yellow gold with rose quartz, $2,000; Noor ShammaEarrings in 18k rose gold with morganite, $6,500; Karma El KhalilEternity band in 18k yellow gold with tourmaline, $3,200; Akaila ReidMedallion in 18k rose and yellow gold with pink diamonds, price on request; Chantel ShafieIdylle ring in 18k rose gold with 1.84 ct. Malaya garnet and 0.35 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,850; Laura GallonLola hoop earrings in 18k rose gold with enamel and diamonds, $2,950; Melissa Kaye JewelryBelonging bracelet in 18k yellow gold with kunzite, €1,200 ($1,290); Rareté StudiosHeart necklace in 18k yellow gold with enamel and diamonds, price on request; AilesTypeheart bracelet in 14k yellow gold with pink opal and diamonds, $4,800; Type
Top: Ring in 14k yellow gold with rose quartz, $1,290; Bondeye Jewelry
