【United State】I’m Horrible at Choosing Accessories, so I Asked a Stylist Which 4 Chic 2026 Jewelry Trends to Shop

I Rarely Buy Accessories—a Stylist Convinced Me to Swap 4 Dated Pieces for These 2026 Jewelry Trends
Experimenting with fashion is practically a job requirement for my role, but jewelry has always been the weakest link in my skill set (pun intended). In high school, I’d pile my arms with silicone stretchy bracelets and owl-shaped pendants that reached my navel—and perhaps, it’s looking back on this now cringeworthy styling that scared me away from branching out of my comfort zone. Most days, I play it safe, wearing only my Catbird locket necklace and understated hoops.
However, lately I’ve been feeling like I arrive at every event plain, naked, and bare in the presence of so many stylish friends and peers adorned with beaded necklaces, oversized brooches, and playful toe rings. My FOMO led me to ask stylist Jessica Minkoff for advice on which 2026 jewelry trends are actually worth shopping for this summer. Heeding Minkoff’s expert insights and styling advice, I found picks inspired by her takes, starting at just $22.

If you survived the great 2016 trends of chunky eyebrows and criss-crossed tops, prepare yourself: Chokers are back. And who is a chicer example to usher in the trend than Hailey Bieber? Our favorite It-Girl wore a stunning 30-carat Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry choker at the 2026 Grammys. Sabrina Carpenter and Charlie XCX followed suit in recent street styling, displaying daintier versions of the stretchy neoprene styles that plagued the mid-2000s. Minkoff also mentions Saint Laurent and Chanel, both of which showed iterations of the trend in their fall and spring collections.

Her advice: Style the jewelry with a low-key baseball shirt and vintage-inspired Levi’s to counterbalance the maximalist trend.

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Irene Richardson
Irene Richardson
Irene Richardson is an associate editor for InStyle. She primarily focuses on InStyle’s fashion library, where she covers trends and must-have wardrobe finds. Irene personally tests countless fashion and beauty products to bring readers honest, informed recommendations, including gems worth the splurge.
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Published on July 18, 2026 @ 12:00AM
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Zoë Kravitz-Inspired Style: COS Stacked Arm Cuff, $59
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Score: Seed to Stone Versatile-V Necklace, $178 (Originally $250)
Under-$100 Diamonds: Quince 14K Gold Diamond Tiny Studs, $98
Editor’s Pick: Spicy Dan Levi Blue Lapis Gold Plated Necklace, $195
Will Elevate Any Outfit: Madewell Chunky Wavy Ring, $38
Dainty, but Interesting: Ana Luisa Gold Band Ring, $44 (Originally $65)
Hailey Bieber-Worn Brand: Jenny Bird Arm Cuff, $130
$22 Find: Panacea Textured Crisscross Cuff, $22
Rarely On-Sale Brand: Jenny Bird Mega Woven Square Ring, $68 (Originally $170)
Madewell Wavy Cuff Bracelet, $55

Swarovski Emily Tennis Bracelet, $67 (Originally $99)
Ettika Turquoise and Gold Choker, $30
Chunky, yet Chic: Madewell Oversized Stone Bead Choker, $88
All Saints Hex Link Multilayer Necklace, $53 (Originally $79)
Swarovski Stone Crystal Pierced Hoop Earrings, $45
Editor-Loved Brand: Agapée Anatole Choker, $87
Jenny Bird Dane Bangle Set, $128

If I wasn’t already inspired by ancient Greek fashion in the wake of The Odyssey’s fantastical press tour, the influx of upper arm candy is making me feel more like a goddess than ever. Minkoff also notes people’s gravitation toward arm cuffs may be inspired by “the fashion world’s affinity for the early 2000s and all things nostalgic as of late.” She nods to Rihanna and Zoë Kravitz, who’ve recently shown off the trend, as well as Pierpaolo Piccioli, Creative Director of Balenciaga, who “gave them the couture seal of approval at his debut in Paris.” The best part? Minkoff adds that arm cuffs are so versatile, that styling them is easier than you think—the bicep-huggers complement gowns and tank tops alike.
Jenny Bird Arm Cuff
$130 at Amazon
Panacea Textured Crisscross Cuff
$22 at Nordstrom
Madewell Wavy Cuff Bracelet
$55 at Nordstrom
COS Stacked Arm Cuff
$59 at Nordstrom

Will diamonds ever go out of style? Not likely, but Minkoff is noticing the shift in how people are wearing their precious jewels.

We’re a little behind here in America; Minkoff notes that European It Girls—see Julia Sarr Jamois and Pernille Teisbaek—have long been pairing their sparkling accessories with swimwear, jeans, and hoodies.
Swarovski Stone Crystal Pierced Hoop Earrings
$45 at Amazon
Seed to Stone Versatile-V Necklace
$250
$138 at Nordstrom

Swarovski Emily Tennis Bracelet
$90
$67 at Amazon
Quince 14K Gold Diamond Tiny Studs
$98 at Quince

Ettika Turquoise and Gold Choker
$30 at Amazon
Spicy Dan Levi Plated Necklace
$195 at Nordstrom
Madewell Oversized Stone Bead Choker
$88 at Amazon
Agapée Anatole Choker
$87 at Agapee.com

Madewell Chunky Wavy Ring
$38 at Nordstrom
Jenny Bird Mega Woven Square Ring
$138
$68 at Amazon
Ana Luisa Gold Band Ring
$65
$44 at Nordstrom
Jenny Bird Dane Bangle Set
$128 at Amazon
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