The 9 Best Jewelry Trends to Try This Fall, From Power Pendants to Maximalist Chains

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After living in loungewear and minimalist accessories for 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.

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.

Don’t get us wrong: layered looks are still

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.

Maison Irem Women’s Cortona Chain Necklace

Maison Irem’s Cortona necklace chain strikes a balance between bold and minimalist.

BaubleBar Juni Necklace

BaubleBar’s Juni necklace is made of gold-plated brass and elevates any white tee or holiday party dress.

Jennifer Fisher Large Essential Gold-Plated Choker

Jennifer Fisher’s large Essential choker was designed to be your go-to chunky statement necklace. The short 4.3-inch drop also works with a range of necklines; other options are available on the jeweler’s website. (Michelle Obama, Kristen Bell, Zendaya and Meghan Markle are just a handful of stars who wear the designer.)

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: Power Pendants

Lucky charms, evil eyes and hamsa hand amulets were spotted as jewelry at Stella McCartney and Markarian. Simple pendant necklaces and bracelets 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 other charmed accessories this season.)

BaubleBar The Empress Tarot Card Necklace

Enamel adds an extra pop of color to metal chains, as seen on BaubleBar’s tarot card pendant necklace featuring The Empress.

Awe Woman Power Goddess Charm Necklace

Meghan Markle was spotted in Awe’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. And for a limited time, save 30 percent off sitewide with code VIP30.

Pyrrha The Earth Laughs in Flowers 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, like this piece with a flower charm.

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.

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.

Jewelry Trend: Tennis Bracelets

Long a yuppie essential, tennis bracelets are back on the fashion court — and you don’t have to be part of a country club to wrap one around your wrist. No longer restricted to a simple string of diamonds (pro tennis player Chris Evert famously swung her pricey bracelet off during the 1987 US Open), today’s gem-adorned strands come in colorful stones and a range of budgets.

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.

Marchesa Crystal Cluster Double Drop Earrings

Marchesa’s Crystal Cluster Double Drop earrings come in gold or silver and feature a two-inch drop.

Ruby & Oscar Oval-Cut Sapphire & CZ Drop Earrings

Regency meets Art Deco in these silver sapphire drop earrings by Ruby & Oscar, which are finished with blue CZ stones. (Also available in other birthstones.)

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.

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.

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.

Gucci Interlocking G Crystal Hair Slide

State yourself as fashion royalty with this crown-like crystal hairslide by Gucci that boasts the Italian fashion house’s double-G logo.

Jewelry Trend: Eye-Popping Earrings

From chandelier earrings to door-knocker statement pieces that nod to the Golden Age of Hollywood, vintage-inspired accessories and vibrant enamel pieces 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.

Lele Sadoughi Glass Rainbow Bezel Jewel Linear Earrings

Go retro with Lele Sadoughi’s ’80s-inspired resin and cabochon stone earrings in 14-karat gold-plated bezel settings.

Kate Spade Patisserie Linear Earrings

These playful stone-embellished Patisserie earrings by Kate Spade add a deliciously sweet finish to fall and winter holiday looks.

Shashi Coquelicot Earrings

Shashi’s crystal statement earrings are all about Old Hollywood glamour.

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.

Nadri Freya Linear Flower Statement Earrings

These crystal-embellished floral earrings by Nadri 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.

Notte Frutta Necklacearring

Notte’s fun Frutta necklacearing boasts a hand-blown glass fruit pendant that can double as an earring when removed from the chunky 17-inch gold chain.

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 fungi charms.

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.

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 Bloom Bracelet

Mixed-media and multicolor jewelry was also spotted on recent runways. Roxanne Assoulin’s charming Bloom bracelet is made with pastel floral beads that’ll brighten up your wrists.

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 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.

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 Pearl Crystal CC 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.

Versace Icon Gold-Tone & Enamel Ring

Rep Versace with this gold-tone statement ring that’s finished with the brand’s iconic Medusa logo and Greca motif.

Dior Code Bangle

Dig Dior? The luxury French fashion house’s gold-finish and lacquer bangle displays your designer devotion.

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.

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. While these navel-grazing pieces were most popular for summer, they also pair well with figure-hugging silhouettes (think bodycon dresses and jumpsuits) during the fall/winter season.

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.

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.

Jordan Road Jewelry Desert Link Waist Chain

Jordan Road’s Desert chain link waist accessory will put you in a vacation state of mind — without the jet lag.

H&M Body Jewelry

This necklace and body chain is finished with sparkling stones — perfect for adding an effortless look to your fall/winter ensembles.

Agent Provocateur Sabrina Bodychain

Now this is how you make a statement with chains. Wear Agent Provocateur’s Papillon 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).