Not long ago the “clean girl” look dominated people’s Instagram feeds with barely-there gold jewelry and delicate hoop earrings. But in fashion, one day, you’re clean; the next day, you’re decked out. So the runways bid adieu to this trend with a maximalist force that’s got the industry buzzing. And nowhere was this swing more visible than in the jewelry.
Chunky, stacked bracelets, long, beaded necklaces, opulent, gilded adornments! The runways pulled off a “more is more” approach that felt like walking inside the Sistine Chapel, finding more intricate details with each look. Brands like Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Chanel, and Chloé made jewelry the central focus of their collections, rather than just embellishments, using their lavishness to bring home their statement. As expected, Alessandro Michele‘s debut at Valentino welcomed back the designer’s larger-than-life design sensibility, featuring long-tasseled and bulbous earrings. Even designers whose work is more minimalist and practical, like Tibi’s Amy Smilovic, used jewelry to showcase her boundary-pushing perspective on utilitarianism through a chain that appeared in the collection as a belt, a bracelet, and a necklace.
As the year’s trends get underway, there’s no doubt that one of the easiest ways to go back to a maximalist wardrobe is through jewelry. Ahead, are five lavish jewelry trends for a grand 2025.
