The jewelry landscape in 2025 is anything but quiet. This year’s trends invite you to think bigger, bolder, and more expressive—with a healthy dose of playfulness and modern refinement.
While the fashion world continues to mine the past for inspiration, it’s clear that the pieces making waves now aren’t just nostalgic—they’re boldly reimagined. Think long necklaces without the kitsch, “liquid metal” statement pieces that look sculpted from art, and color everywhere from gemstones to glass beads. Whether you’re into layering, mixing metals, or looking to play with some color, this year’s maximalist jewelry trends offer something fresh for every kind of style risk-taker.
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Long Necklaces Are Back! Long Pendant Necklaces, From Then to Now
For those who aren’t quite ready for a resurgence of the “Charming Charlie” style long necklaces popularized in the 2000s-2010s,
you can breathe a little easier knowing that the 2025 equivalent is updated to a chic new standard.
Skip the owl motifs and go all out with tasteful layering & color mixing; or opt for the iconic with a prominent sculptural metal piece hanging from a single chain.
“Liquid Metal” Art Piece Jewelry
Melting necklaces, dripping dew-drop earrings and wavy silhouettes serve as a dramatic focal point to an outfit,
allowing wearers to make a strong personal statement.
Mixed Metals & Two-Tone
Combining different metals like gold, silver, and rose gold is gaining popularity.
This trend offers versatility and a modern aesthetic, allowing for creative layering and pairing.
Bold & Emblematic Big Jewelry: Oversized Shapes & Puffy Pieces
Bold, oversized designs are in vogue featuring simplistic shapes resting on a singular chain or cord,
along with sculptural “puff” jewelry that draws inspiration from iconically playful pieces of the early 2000s.
Color is Back: Beaded Jewelry, Eclectic Gemstones and Colored Glass
Designers are combining colored stones, resin and beads in innovative ways, creating multi-colored rings and necklaces that serve as statement pieces.
Swapping Diamonds for Pearl or Lucite
Pearl and lucite jewelry are having their moment in the spotlight!
Keep it looking luxe by mixing with metals or colored beads.
Time Pieces, But Not on Your Wrist
Watches are back – but we’re not wearing them on our wrist.
Clock chokers, necklaces and rings make for an unforgettable (and functional) statement piece.
