The 8 Best Jewelry Trends to Try This Summer
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After living in loungewear and minimalist accessories the last few years, it’s no surprise that we’re expressing optimism with our wardrobes — and that includes jewelry. While dainty chains, zodiac accessories and layered strands have been among the most enduring jewelry trends, bold bijoux are back in 2022.
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Continuing the looks seen on fall 2021 runways and red carpets (including the Met Gala and Grammys), chunky accoutrements and retro jewelry punctuated the spring/summer 2022 shows. See: supersized cocktail rings at Dior and Givenchy; door-knocker earrings at Etro, Versace and Carolina Herrera; and maximalist chains on necks, earlobes and waists at Balmain, Givenchy, Tom Ford and more.
From logomania pieces to statement-makers that nod to silhouettes of decades past (from the 1920s to Y2K), check out some of the best jewelry trends for 2022.
Jewelry Trend: Chunky Gold Chains
Larger-than-life links are among the top 2022 jewelry trends, as seen on the runways at Valentino and Hermès, to name a few. This season, go with oversized gold chains that make a bold statement solo or when layered with other over-the-top pieces.
Cloace Chunky Choker Necklace
This oversized Cuban chain choker is lightweight and adjustable, and the price makes it approachable, too.
Buy: Cloace Chunky Choker Necklace $9.33
Maison Irem Women’s Lucca Necklace Chain
Maison Irem’s Lucca necklace chain strikes a balance between bold and minimalist.
Buy: Maison Irem Women’s Lucca Necklace Chain $170.00
Baublebar Mini Petra Necklace
Baublebar’s mini Petra necklace is a modern take on the classic round twisted chain (recently spotted on Nathalie Emmanuel) that adds texture to your décolleté jewelry stack.
Baublebar Mini Petra Necklace
$44
Laura Lombardi Rafaella Gold-Plated Necklace
Made by hand from gold-plated metal, Laura Lombardi’s bold Rafaella necklace makes a statement when worn on its own or stacked with other chains.
Laura Lombardi Rafaella Gold-Plated Necklace
$150
Ten Wilde 3-Millimeter Snake Chain
Tracee Ellis Ross, Ashley Graham, Addison Rae and Sofia Richie are among the stylish stars who have worn Ten Wilde’s sleek snake chain necklace ($35 to $50), which comes in widths of three, six, seven and nine millimeters.
Ten Wilde 9-Millimeter Snake Chain
$40
Yara Sophia Puff Mariner Chain Necklace
Most recently seen on St. Vincent and model Wallis Day, L.A.-based fine jewelry label Yara Sophia’s heirloom-quality handmade pieces are inspired by organic design. This 16-inch classic mariner chain is a more elevated take on the classic style and is perfect for layering with longer pendant necklaces and chokers.
Yara Sophia Puff Mariner Chain Necklace (reg. $75)
$64
Jewelry Trend: Regencycore
Blame it on Bridgerton for reintroducing the Regency to our wardrobes (ahem, corsets) and beauty routines. Extravagant gem-encrusted pieces in symmetrical silhouettes will help you get the look.
Dorsey Leura Earrings
Regency meets Art Deco in these silver sapphire drop earrings by Dorsey, which are finished with lab-grown stones and blue sapphires.
Dorsey Leura Earrings
$150
Jennifer Behr Essen Headband
Jennifer Behr’s Essen headband is finished with Swarovski crystals to make you sparkle like the diamond of the season without going too far into tiara territory.
Jennifer Behr Essen Headband
$295
Betsey Johnson Glitter Rose Frontal Necklace
The glittering pink roses on this whimsical Betsey Johnson necklace will make your decolletage sparkle all summer and beyond.
Buy: Betsey Johnson Glitter Rose Frontal Necklace $57.70
Pequitobun Jewellery Lady Bridgerton Necklace
Aptly named after Bridgerton’s matriarch, Pequitobun’s one-of-a-kind handmade necklace nods to fashionable eras of past centuries (including Etruscan, Gothic and Regency periods) and features topaz, green amethyst, quartz, topaz and moonstone gems on a removable bracelet. It’s finished with an antique gold-filled brooch pendant.
Pequitobun Jewellery Lady Bridgerton Necklace
$505
Gucci Tiara
Make a starry statement with this tiara by Gucci that boasts the Italian fashion house’s name in crystal-adorned script.
Gucci Tiara
$1,950
Jewelry Trend: Eye-Popping Earrings
From chandelier earrings to door-knocker statement pieces that nod to the Golden Age of Hollywood, vintage-inspired accessories were all over models’ lobes at Giorgio Armani, Fendi and Saint Laurent.
Sorrelli Radiant Sunrise Floral Statement Drop Earrings
Wear these sparkling drop earrings with an LBD or a vintage-inspired ensemble for a pop of color.
Buy: Sorrelli Radiant Sunrise Floral Statement Drop Earrings $57.44
Lele Sadoughi Lavender Blossom Crystal Drop Earrings
Go asymmetrical with Lele Sadoughi’s crystal drop earrings with moonstone and lavender gemstones in a 14-karat gold-plated setting.
Lele Sadoughi Lavender Blossom Crystal Drop Earrings
$165
Kate Spade Bouquet Toss Statement Earrings
These crystal statement earrings from Kate Spade are all about Old Hollywood glamour.
Kate Spade Bouquet Toss Statement Earrings
$148
Dylan Lex Luca Earrings
Maximalist jewelry label Dylan Lex (which has been worn by Beyoncé, Adele and Jennifer Lopez) is known for its over-the-top adornments, like these 4.5-inch Art Deco-inspired geometric earrings with Swarovski crystals.
Dylan Lex Luca Earrings
$250
Sashi Saskia Earrings
These crystal-embellished floral earrings by Sashi throw it back to vintage costume jewelry with a touch of modern.
Buy: Sashi Saskia Earrings $65.00
Jewelry Trend: Modern Candy Raver
Summer camp-inspired jewelry tends to return during the hot weather season — but why wait when you can sport elevated accessories with nostalgic pops of color right now? The Y2K revival is the gift that keeps on giving, and candy-like raver-worthy baubles adorned spring/summer 2022 runways at Anna Sui, Coach and Brandon Maxwell, to name a few.
Frasier Sterling Magic Mushroom Necklace
No need to go down any actual rabbit holes when you slip on Frasier Sterling’s Magic Mushroom necklace, complete with playful pearls and a fungi charms.
Frasier Sterling Magic Mushroom Necklace
$66
Short & Suite Light Purple Ring
Add a cocktail ring or two (or five) to your fashionable fingers, like Short & Suite’s oval bezel gemstone ring that comes in other sweet shades — including Pantone’s hue of the year, periwinkle. The L.A.-based brand’s jewelry has been spotted on Jennifer Hudson, Miranda Kerr, Bella Hadid and many other stars.
Short & Suite Light Purple Ring
$125
Bon Bon Whims Chewy Bear Earring
Add a taste of the rainbow to your outfits with Bon Bon Whims’ playful gummy bear earring on your choice of a rainbow, gold or silver micropavé hoop. The charm comes in a range of vibrant colors ranging from baby blue and pink to lime green.
Bon Bon Whims Chewy Bear Earring
$36
Roxanne Assoulin Donut Bracelet
Mixed-media and multicolor jewelry was also spotted on recent runways. Roxanne Assoulin’s charming donut bracelet is made with heavyweight enamel beads
Roxanne Assoulin Donut Bracelet
$85
Mejuri Bold Pearl Necklace
Not into the oversized beaded look? Try an elevated — and equally maximalist — alternative with Mejuri’s bold pearl necklace.
Mejuri Bold Pearl Necklace
$250
Anna Sui Multicolor Daisy Chains Pendant Necklace
Remember Perler beads? Anna Sui channels the ’90s DIY pastime in the form of this playful daisy-chain pendant necklace, which feels more 2022 than ’70s flower child.
Anna Sui Multicolor Daisy Chains Pendant Necklace (reg. $150)
$108
Jewelry Trend: Logomania
Bold branding isn’t just for belts and brooches. Logomania continues to rule the runways, a sign that luxury houses want to continue giving fashion superfans what they want (in the form of stylish self-promotion).
Chanel Metal CC Paris Brooch
It doesn’t get any more classic than a Chanel brooch. This pre-loved logo pin is one way to show your adoration for the legendary French fashion house and Mother Earth (by upcycling); online luxury consignment retailer Fashionphile has plenty more options for paying homage to Coco.
Chanel Metal CC Paris Brooch
$550
Versace Gold-Tone Ring
Rep Versace with this gold-tone statement ring that’s finished with the brand’s iconic Medusa logo and Greca motif.
Versace Gold-Tone Ring
$250
Ganni Charms Bracelet
All of the cool kids (such as Priyank Chopra, Dakota Johnson and Beyoncé) wear Ganni — and this charm bracelet shows you’re one of ’em.
Ganni Charms Bracelet
$85
Dior Petit CD Earrings
Dangle your Dior devotion on your earlobes with these gold logo earrings.
Dior Petit CD Earrings
$470
Moschino Logo Lettering Chain Choker
Check off the branded and bold chain trends simultaneously with Moschino’s logo letter chain choker, which features the brand’s name in its classic letters.
Moschino Logo Lettering Chain Choker
$455
Jewelry Trend: Body Chains
The ancient embellishment of body chains has reappeared throughout fashion history, including more recently in the ’70s and ’00s — and now. Acne Studios, Blumarine and Marni are among those who sent below-the-neck accessories down spring 2022 runways.
Ettika Chain Belt
The layered chain trend isn’t just for necklines — check off several trends with Ettika’s gold chain-link belt, which is finished with crystals.
Ettika Chain Belt
$70
Concise Royal Gold Body Necklace
Whether you wear it with a swimsuit or beneath a skin-baring blazer, this affordable body necklace lets you pull 2022’s body chain trend without breaking the bank.
Buy: Concise Royal Gold Body Necklace $12.99
Jordan Road Jewelry Luxe Body Chain
Jordan Road’s crystal and gold body chain will put you in a vacation state of mind — without the jet lag.
Jordan Road Jewelry Luxe Body Chain
$220
H&M Beaded Body Chain
This adjustable beaded body chain is finished with sparkling stones — perfect for adding an effortless look to your spring and summer ensembles.
H&M Beaded Body Cahin
$35
Agent Provocateur Sabrina Bodychain
Now this is how you make a statement with chains. Wear Agent Provocateur’s Sabrina body chain over a figure-hugging LBD or dare to go nearly-bare (à la Rose McGowan in her iconic 1998 MTV Movie Awards dress by fashion designer-turned-sculptor Maja Hanson).
Agent Provocateur Sabrina Bodychain
$3,795
Jewelry Trend: Charm Finishes
Not everything needs to be overblown — try channeling the giant pendants from the runways into fun-sized charms that let you add some personality to chains, earrings and other jewelry. Charm school never felt so chic, with classic shapes like hearts, stars and rainbows getting translated into some of the coolest jewelry trends of 2022.
Gorjana Surfboard Parker Charm
Gorjana’s affordable collection of charms lets you personalize your accoutrements with letters, engravable pendants, pavé pieces and pearls, to name a few.
Gorjana Surboard Parker Charm
$30
Silver Plated Gold Dipped Cubic Zirconia Pendant Necklace Set
This four-piece necklace and pendant set from Target includes designs to inspire wearers to dream and manifest.
Cubic Zirconia Pendant Necklace Set
$20
Studs Pavé Smiley Huggie Hoop
Get an optimistic start to 2022 with this pavé smiley-faced huggie hoop earring, which is available solo or in a pair.
Studs Pavé Smiley Huggie
$28
Jennifer Zeuner Mia Diamond Huggie Earrings
Wear your heart on your ears with Jennifer Zeuner’s Mia huggie hoops, which feature an enamel charm with a diamond accent.
Jennifer Zeuner Mia Diamond Huggie Earrings
$176
Jewelry Trend: Power Pendants
Lucky charms, evil eyes and hamsa hand amulets were spotted as jewelry at Stella McCartney and Markarian. Simple pendant necklaces will never go out of style, so why not add a few symbolic pieces to your jewelry mix? (Plus, they play well with maximalist chokers and charmed accessories this season.)
Sterling Forever Evil Eye Amulet Pendant Necklace
Ward off trouble with Sterling Forever’s chic evil eye amulet necklace, which also comes in 14-karat gold.
Sterling Forever Evil Eye Amulet Pendant Necklace
$68
Awe Inspired Woman Power Goddess Charm Necklace
Meghan Markle was spotted in Awe Inspired’s Woman Power Goddess Charm necklace, which boasts a pendant featuring the female Venus symbol combined with a protesting fist that’s finished with a purple amethyst. It comes on a sterling silver or 14-karat vermeil gold yellow chain in your choice of length and style.
Awe Inspired Woman in Power Necklace
$160
Pyrrha Direction Necklace
Known for teaming with Game of Thrones, Canadian fine jewelry line Pyrrha makes unique talismans and pendant necklaces (available in sterling silver and 14-karat gold options) that bring an antique finish to modern en
sembles.
Pyrrha Direction Necklace
$185
Aurate x Kerry Lioness Pendant Necklace
Kerry Washington’s sustainable fine jewelry collection with Aurate includes this bold pearl necklace featuring the goddess Sekhmet. It’s available in recycled white, yellow or rose gold.
Aurate x Kerry Lioness Pendant Necklace
$550
Monica Rose x Sarah Chloe Oval Locket
Celebrity stylist Monica Rose has teamed with fine jewelry label Sarah Chloe on a collection of necklaces, earrings, anklets and rings designed to be layered and stacked. The MSxSC capsule includes this vintage-inspired locket necklace that can be effortlessly worn with modern chains, pendants and other pieces from the line.
Sarah Chloe x Monica Rose Edit Alaia Oval Locket
$145
Necklet Triple Layering Clasp
Ditch the tangled chains and wear your maximalist mix on this triple-necklace layering clasp by Necklet, which has a magnetic closure for easy removal.
Necklet Triple Layering Clasp
$42