The colour for 2026—or lack thereof—marks a fresh start to let go of outmoded thinking and look to new approaches, Pantone said.
It said Cloud Dancer is a symbol of “calming influence in a frenetic society” that asks people to rediscover the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection.
In fine jewellery, Pantone’s colour of the year translates to pieces in platinum and white gold; gemstones including pearl, opal, moonstone, mother-of-pearl, white sapphire, and, of course, diamonds, lab diamonds and moissanite; and unusal materials like white enamel.

Touchstone Gems is a wholly owned South African gemstone manufacturer and wholesaler, and is part of an integrated coloured gem and jewellery manufacturing operation.

Our South African business is primarily a wholesale operation. In addition to operations in Thailand and the USA, we have three offices countrywide supplying retail jewellers across Southern Africa.

We can offer quality gems at very attractive prices because we buy close to the source, eliminating many middlemen in the supply chain. Whether our gems are cut by our own skilled cutters or by the master craftsmen of Chanthaburi, you can be sure that the gemstone you buy from us will be of outstanding value.
Customer satisfaction is our priority, while forging sustainable relationships with our customers, built on trust, quality, value for money and ethical trading practices.