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The last couple years of loungewear uniforms and minimalist accessories have inspired everyone lately to go bold with their wardrobe — and that includes jewelry. While dainty chains and layered strands have been among the most enduring jewelry trends, bold bijoux are back in 2022.
Continuing the trends 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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. Plus, get 30 percent off sitewide when you use the code HNY2022 through Jan. 7.
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.
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.
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.
Kate Spade Shimmy Fringe Earrings
These three-strand crystal fringe earrings from Kate Spade are all about Old Hollywood glamour.
Dylan Lex Luca Earrings
Maximalist jewelry label Dylan Lex (which as 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.
Elizabeth Cole Kit Earrings
These drop earrings by Elizabeth Cole throw it back to vintage costume jewelry with a touch of modern.
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.
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.
Sydney Evan Enamel Mushroom Charm Bracelet
No need to go down any actual rabbit holes when you slip on Sydney Evan’s elastic charm bracelet, complete with vibrant red enamel beads and a mushroom charm.
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.
Roxanne Assoulin Starburst U-Tube Necklace
Mixed-media and multicolor jewelry was also spotted on recent runways. Roxanne Assoulin’s charming rainbow necklace is made with enamel and brass beads with a subtle gemstone finish.
Mejuri Bold Pearl Necklace
Not into the oversized beaded look? Try an elevated — and equally maximalist — alternative with Mejuri’s bold pearl necklace.
Anna Sui Multicolor Daisy Chains Flower Choker
Remember Perler beads? Anna Sui channels the ’90s DIY pastime in the form of this playful daisy-chain choker, which feels more 2022 than ’70s flower child.
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 Enamel CC Pin Brooch
It doesn’t get any more classic than a Chanel brooch. This pre-loved enamel CC 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.
Valentino Garavani Vlogo Leather Bracelet
Welcome spring and rep Valentino with this pink leather bracelet that’s finished with the brand’s “Vlogo” monogram.
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.
Dolce & Gabbana Logo Earrings
Dangle your Dolce & Gabbana devotion on your earlobes with these gold clip-on logo earrings. (And take 15 percent off your first order at the LVMH-owned retailer with the code FIRST15.)
Moschino Crystal Logo Curb Chain Necklace
Check off the branded and bold chain trends simultaneously with Moschino’s Curb Chain necklace, which features the brand’s iconic name with crystal-finished letters.
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.
Olivia Rubin Chain Belt
The layered chain trend isn’t just for necklines — check off several trends with Olivia Rubin’s gold chain-link belt, which is finished with chic flower, star, croissant, heart and cupcake charms.
Jordan Road Jewelry Bora Bora Body Chain
Jordan Road’s Bora Bora gold body chain (which is dotted with crystals) will put you in a vacation state of mind (without the jet lag).
H&M Silver Waist Chain
This adjustable double-strand silver waist chain is finished with sparkling stones — perfect for adding an effortless look to your spring and summer ensembles
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).
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.
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.
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.
Gorjana City 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.
Stella & Dot Love and Safety Set
This three-piece set from Stella & Dot adds an edgy finish to any ensemble, thanks to the chunky gold chain necklace and two charms from the brand’s Momento collection.
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.)
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 ensembles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
