Jewellery trends, like clothing, handbag or footwear ones, are divided into two camps right now. On one side, the classics; on the other, a wild riotous party of fun. The wonder of it all is that you can follow a singular path but there’s also scope for the two opposing looks to be really fantastic when clashes together. A navy crew-neck jumper worn with a string of playful beads; a simple bracelet stack against a super-voluminous sleeve; a dramatically cut-out dress juxtaposed against a timeless chain necklace—these combinations spark joy. So it makes sense that autumn’s most important jewellery trends are split into two distinctly different vibes to follow suit: “forever” pieces like classic bangles or tennis necklaces, versus out-there styles like brightly-coloured gemstones or gaudy ’80s clip-ons.
A carefully chosen piece of jewellery can bring a look up-to-date, and there are a few choice styles that are trending in the world of gemstones and metals. These all-important add-ons may be the final flourish to an outfit, but they are by no means an afterthought for most fashion lovers. From the grids of Instagram to the return of street style snaps at Fashion Month we’ve already noticed a selection of outfit-improving jewellery pieces, and they’re all charted below along with some great shopping options for every budget. And never forget, very few jewellery trends are brand, brand new, so you can often track down great vintage and secondhand options via brands such as Susan Caplan Vintage, platforms such as Etsy or your local charity shop counters!
