We often think of jewellery as an investment that should remain utterly trend proof. But what’s some new gold, enamel, or silver without a great seasonal design refresh? Here, we turn to the buyers in the trenches—the people who see everything out there and come up with the absolute best and brightest each season to offer customers—to get insight into what’s buzzing in bling now. From bold colour stories to modern cocktail rings, chain links you’ve never seen before, and a very cool lock-and-key story, see what’s trending in jewellery to buy now that will also stand the test of time. Life is all about balance after all.
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“Fine jewellery is all about personality and self-expression. We are always on the lookout for new and exciting things for our clients, so that they can elevate what they already have and build on it. For our curated edit, we select very carefully, in terms of items and brands, to really offer only the best to our international clientele.”
“A big trend in jewellery for a while now are locks and keys–we have seen more storytelling modern updates on lockets and charms this season and especially EÉRA is a brand we love for this.”
EÉRA Key Small 18-Karat White Gold Single Diamond Earring, US$1,555
EÉRA Key Small 18-Karat White Gold Single Diamond Earring, US$2,578
EÉRA Lock Small 18-Karat White Gold Lock Single Diamond Earring, US$1,909
EÉRA Key Big 18-Karat Gold Single Diamond Earring, US$3,266
“Another big focus is on neon brights at the moment. Coming from the ready-to-wear, this trend has also found a place in jewellery, and it’s all about stacking neon shades together with diamonds in a very chic way.”
Melissa Kaye Aria U 18-Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ear Cuff, US$1,100
EÉRA Small Chiara 18-Karat White Gold Diamond Earring, US$1,296
Melissa Kaye Lola Needle 18-Karat Gold Earrings, US$1,750
“The return of the quirky charm bracelet takes inspiration from the ’80s friendship trend. It’s about mixing your beaded bracelets in fun colors with quirky charms. Sydney Evan is doing a luxe version in 14-karat gold.”
Sydney Evan Bumblebee 14-Karat Gold Beaded Bracelet, US$722
Sydney Evan Rainbow Jade Bracelet with 14-Karat Gold Charm, US$571
Sydney Evan Exclusive Starburst 14-Karat Yellow Gold Moonstone Bracelet, US$230
“I joined MATCHESFASHION in 2019 as [the] buyer for fine jewellery and accessories, and have overseen the expansion in our fine jewellery buy, introducing fine watches and collaborating closely with brands to offer a unique edit and one-of-a-kind pieces.”
“As our customer looks to dress up again and have fun with fashion, we see them reflect this joyful mood in their jewelry. Across fine and fashion jewelry, we have seen a trend for positive, uplifting pieces with strong engagement towards novelty shapes and symbols. Playful shapes like Rosa de la Cruz’s diamond mushroom charm, tropical palm tree earrings from Alison Lou, and tortoise-shape earrings from Yvonne Léon are fun designs that still feel super luxe. Across fashion jewelry, this has also been a key trend with Martha Calvo’s smiley face chokers and Wilhelmina Garcia’s lucky clover, daisy, and heart signet rings proving popular. I personally love Martha Calvo’s Sunset Drive pearl earrings, which are hand-painted with a palm tree against a balmy Miami sunset as they uplift both your outfit and your spirits.”
Joolz by Martha Cavlo Sunset Drive Mismatched 14-Karat Gold-Plated Earrings, US$130
“In keeping with a more joyful mood, we have also seen a trend for embracing a rainbow of colors, with Shay, Suzanne Kalan, and Diane Kordas offering eye-catching multicolored stones. Feel-good colors like Amina Muaddi’s high-octane Swarovski crystal-embellished necklaces and pieces from Fry Powers’s Unicorn Rainbow collection have been best sellers. My favorite is the silver chain choker, as it is a great way to make a statement with a vibrant spectrum of colors.”
Fry Powers Unicorn Rainbow Enamel and Silver Chain Choker, US$2,003
“We have seen a range of designers use brightly colored enamel for the fall 2021 season, from Fry Powers, EÉRA, and Melissa Kaye. Bea Bongiasca’s vine-shaped enamel rings have been highlights and are at a great price point to buy into the trend. Yvonne Léon has a real knack for updating classic shapes with a contemporary twist, and I love the use of neon-colored enamel, which is offset with sparkling diamonds throughout the collection. From green enamel ear cuffs, which frame a row of diamonds, to fuchsia-pink enamel, which wraps around diamond rings, there are so many fun options which still feel super elevated.”
Yvonne Léon Diamond, Enamel 9-Karat Gold Ring, US$1,429
“My job is to present new and unexpected jewellery to Saks customers and empower them to build a unique and special personal collection. I am always thinking about how to make our clients excited about Saks’s jewellery assortment.”
“We are seeing our clients gravitate towards jewellery that feels personal and bespoke, including zodiac-inspired pieces. Zodiac jewellery is everywhere right now, and Saks customers are looking to wear their astrological signs on everything from pendant necklaces to charm bracelets.”
David Webb Zodiac 18-Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Capricorn Pendant Necklace, US$4,900
Roberto Coin Venetian Princess 18-Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Reversible Virgo Zodiac Medallion Pendant, US$3,200
EF Collection 14-Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Birthstone Pendant Necklace, US$445
“Personalized pieces with initials and birthstones are also very popular among Saks customers at the moment. Personalization allows customers to add something special to their look.”
Tamara Comolli Mikado Bouquet 18-Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Acorn Pendant, US$3,900
Roberto Coin Tiny Treasures 0.08 TCW Diamond 18-Karat White Gold Initial Necklace, US$650
Boucheron Serpent Bohème 18-Karat Yellow Gold & Lapis Pendant Necklace, US$4,740
Lana Jewelry 14-Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Initial Pendant Necklace, US$1,790
“Layering is an ongoing trend that encourages pieces of different sizes and shapes to be styled together. We are also starting to see multiple metals like rose, white, and yellow gold layered together to create more of a statement look.”
Spinelli Kilcollin Serpens 18-Karat Yellow Gold Mixed-Link Necklace, US$9,800
Ileana Makri 18-Karat White Gold Chain, US$340
Anita Ko Naples 18-Kaarat Rose Gold Chain Link Choker Necklace, US$18,875
Elizabeth Locke Orvieto 19-Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace, US$8,550
“My role is to define the fashion and trend direction for our merchants and vendor partners.”
“Vibrant stones and energetic enamel provide a fashion pop! Color instantly updates classic silhouettes and is easily mixed with gold and silver.”
Shay Rainbow Baguette Link Choker Necklace, US$8,820
Pomellato Nudo Maxi Stone & Diamond Ring, US$5,800
Sorellina Mini Monroe Inlay Earrings, US$4,250
Messika Lucky Move Malachite Bracelet, US$2,580
“The return of statement rings and fashion cocktail rings look best stacked and piled on.”
Harwell Godfrey Elements Shell Inlay Pinky Ring, $2,450
Vhernier Abbraccio Knot Ring, $4,850
Spinelli Kilcollin Cici Linked Rings, $2,200
David Webb Diamond Nail Bypass Ring, $7,400
“It’s all about getting noticed—chains continue to dominate and are refreshed through mixed metals and a larger scale.”
Konstantino Classics Link Collar Necklace, US$1,795
David Webb Nail Link Bracelet, US$12,300
Shay Large Pave Diamond Chain Link Hoop Earrings, US$8,800
This article first appeared in Harper’s BAZAAR US