As we near the end of 2025, it’s time to look ahead to the key jewellery trends to watch out for in 2026.
From the haute couture houses of Paris, to the modern runways of New York Fashion Week, and everywhere in between, jewellery trends for 2026 look to be big, bold and beautiful. From mixed metals and layered pieces, to structural and sculptural shapes, there’s something to suit all personalities and tastes.
In this article, we will look at the key themes featured at fashion shows for 2026, and how you can work them into your jewellery collection in a sustainable and stylish way, so you can be a trend setter not a fashion follower.
Key jewellery trends for 2026
Bold shapes
We are moving away from minimalism, and jewellery trends in 2026 are leaning towards bold shapes and structural looks. Think chunky chains, thick cuff bracelets and sculptural pendants.
This trend can lean to futuristic styles, with fluid and abstract shapes, or smooth pebble-like shapes featuring highly. Whether you want to go for angular and geometric, or look for softer shapes, make sure they are big and bold to make a statement for 2026 styles.
Vibrant gemstones
To go-to gemstones for 2026 are all about choosing bold, bright colours. Vivid gemstones are set to dominate jewellery trends next year, and you can be really creative with what stones you choose.
From making it personal with birthstones or choosing stones in your favourite colour, to creating a rainbow look by wearing multiple stones in different pieces of jewellery, when looking for gemstones to wear in 2026, make sure they are colourful.
Mixing metals
While silver has definitely had a moment in 2025, with prices of silver skyrocketing in 2025, next year will be all about mixed metals.
Mixing different metals, like yellow gold and silver, is a great way to experiment with your jewellery and create bold, interesting looks. You can still rock the mixed metal trend even if you’ve already figured out what metal matches your skin tone best, by layering different metals with the same tone, for example wearing different cooler toned metals like silver with blackened metals, or combining yellow gold with copper tones to add depth.
Vintage and heritage inspiration
With the rise of ‘old money’ style in fashion, there’s no wonder that vintage and heritage is a jewellery trend to watch out for in 2026.
Often used as a reaction to, and rejection of, fast fashion that is poor quality, many consumers are now looking to well-made, timeless pieces both in fashion and accessories, including jewellery.
Jewellery for 2026 will focus on vintage inspired pieces, a nod to by-gone eras and building a jewellery collection filled with timeless items that you can wear time and time again.
Layering jewellery
Again, moving away from minimalism, layering jewellery looks to be making a come-back in 2026.
Building a cohesive jewellery stack can take many years, collecting pieces over time. However, with a solid foundation of key, timeless pieces, you can expertly layer jewellery to complement your style and showcase your excellent taste in jewellery!
Pieces to invest in now to stay ahead of the trends
With many trends set to hit the high street and costume jewellery shelves next year, here are some jewellery pieces that you can invest in that can help you stay on trend while retaining your signature style and building out a timeless jewellery collection.
Statement pendant necklaces
From Ralph Lauren to Hermes, one trend that was seen on many catwalks for Spring / Summer 26, was statement pendant necklaces. Worn long and low on the body to mirror deep necklines, or even worn backwards to accentuate backless dresses, the statement pendant necklace is definitely one trend to work into your jewellery collection next year.
Choosing a pendant that can be worn on a long or shorter chain will mean you will get maximum wear, and allow you to layer with other necklaces as the trends change
Brooches
Making their way to the catwalks of high-end fashion houses for Spring / Summer 2026, brooches are set to have a big moment next year.
The beauty of brooches is that they retain their timeless style, and can be worn multiple ways. Fixing a statement brooch to a scarf or tie, to wearing many on a lapel, seeking out a vintage brooch is a great way to create an on-trend look that can adapt to your personal style, as well as change with the fashions.
Chunky hoop earrings
A timeless way to tap into jewellery trends in 2026 is to invest in a pair of statement hoop earrings.
A classic hoop earring never goes out of style, and having a few key pairs of hoop earrings in different sizes and thicknesses mean you can swap them out depending on trends and your chosen outfits.
For 2026, hoop earrings are going to be chunky, so look for thicker styles. To avoid heavy, weighty hoops dragging your ears down, look for hollow styles when considering bigger, bolder hoops to avoid damaging your ears and improving comfort.
Ethical gemstone jewellery
Sustainability never goes out of style. So if you’re wanting to try into the vibrant gemstone trend, be sure to look for the origins of your jewellery. All of our gemstones are ethically and responsibly sourced, meaning you can wear the trend guilt-free.
One of the most sustainable ways to wear gemstones, and all jewellery, is to buy vintage and antique. Through buying vintage jewellery, you are reusing materials and giving existing pieces a new lease of life, truly planet-friendly fashion!
Final Thoughts
Whether you want to hop on the heritage trend, or vibing with vibrant gemstones, jewellery trends are set to be full of fun and creativity in 2026.
When it comes to staying ahead of jewellery trends for 2026, we recommend choosing the trends that most align with your personal style as this way you will be able to select pieces that will work with the trends next year, and many years beyond!
