Editor’s Note
This season’s jewelry trends embrace bold, oversized statements with a distinct ’80s maximalist flair. From chunky gemstones to supersized pearls, the message is clear: bigger is back.
Below, our editors share their favorite jewelry trends of the season, plus exactly how to style them.
One inescapable trend this season among the fashion crowd (and labels like Michael Kors, Coach, and Ralph Lauren) is a simple leather cord with an eye-catching pendant hanging off of it—call it a minimalist statement necklace. These pieces add a certain It girl air to shirtdresses, silk blouses, and sharp blazers, all without requiring any additional effort on your part.
Take a look at spring’s major catwalks and you’ll notice a bounty of Dallas-worthy jewelry: stacked necklaces at Givenchy, puffed-up silver at Chloé, baroque earrings at Saint Laurent, brutalist collars at Louis Vuitton. Rather than styling these eye-catching picks with, say, a gold-lamé number, nod to the ’80s in a more contemporary way with oversized blazers, pleated pants, relaxed button-downs, and cigarette jeans; these baubles stand out against a more understated backdrop.
Candy-colored beading provided a welcome dose of fun on some of spring’s most exciting runways, taking the form of crafty earrings at Celine, layered stone necklaces at Chanel, and flapper-coded pendants at Tory Burch. (For its part, the editor-influencer crowd is going all in on bead-forward brands like Don’t Let Disco for 2026.) The result feels like a high-fashion take on the beaded jewelry you once made as a kid. And styled with crisp white tees, tailored jackets, or light-as-air spring dresses, they’re genuinely elevated, mixing childhood whimsy with serious style.
Tassels have slowly been taking over every corner of the fashion world, from necklaces to bags to skirts, for the past few months. This spring, they’re set to have their big moment in the form of jewelry. On top of appearing on the catwalk at Zankov and Zimmermann, they’ve also made their way into the accessories at Mango, Reformation, and J.Crew—proof they’re about to be everywhere. Use a pendant necklace to dress up a funnel-neck jacket or a tank top; throw on some tassel earrings to make a statement with a little black dress or a sharp suit.
Scan any recent runway or red carpet (including Chanel), and you’ll start to notice one grandma-approved accessory making its way back into the mix: the humble brooch. While you could pin it to a lapel in the traditional way, the new approach is to treat it as a piece of jewelry in its own right—wear it on a sweater, a dress strap, or even as a hair accessory for a fresh, modern look.
Pearls are a perennial favorite, but this season they’re getting a major update. Forget the single strand—think supersized baroque pearls, pearls mixed with chains, or pearls used as accents on unexpected pieces like chokers or ear cuffs. The look is less prim and proper, more edgy and cool. Pair them with leather, denim, or silk for a contrast that feels both timeless and of-the-moment.
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