The jewelry trends to wear in 2025 Password: maximalist style

Small, oversized, golden, rope-like, real, fake, minimalist, maximalist, tokens of love, good luck charms, symbolic, colorful, fun, sculptural—jewelry is perhaps the most versatile accessory one can own. It doesn’t have to be diamond and amethyst necklaces (though no one would refuse them as a gift) or antique cameos; sometimes, even a simple ribbon tied around a finger or a ring won at a carnival can make us feel special. "A woman can refuse a jewel until she has seen it. After that, it becomes an act of heroism," said Lià de Léo in the classic The Earrings of Madame de..., and perhaps she was right. There’s something about those colors, shapes, and sparkle that triggers our instinct to possess, as if wearing something we find beautiful has the power to make us feel fabulous too. Who hasn’t dreamed of stepping out of their kitchen feeling like Bella Hadid,  Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, or the Kardashians (who own entire jewelry collections) as they grace the red carpet or the movie set adorned with iconic, precious pieces featuring emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and sapphires from maisons like Cartier, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co.?

Perhaps not everyone can access such treasures, but we can still treat ourselves to a special piece, search through our grandmothers’, mothers’, and aunts’ jewelry boxes, leave a hint for partners and friends, or simply scroll through the latest runway images to spot the 2025 jewelry trends. Because just like fashion and beauty, jewelry also follows trends. Suppose in the past we embraced a clean girl aesthetic with minimalist, essential jewelry and strict fashion rules against mixing gold and silver, this year. In that case, designers encourage us to go bold—layering, choosing unconventional XXL shapes, and experimenting with materials to create striking looks. Now is the time to embrace maximalism—at least in jewelry.

Jewelry trends: oversized necklaces

Now we face a choice that can say a lot about personal style—and perhaps even character: earcuffs or dangling earrings? It’s a matter of taste, trends, and, why not, practicality. Rabanne, Valentino, Courrèges, and Rokh bring back metallic earcuffs from the early 2000s, enhancing and adding a touch of elegance to the earlobes. On the other hand, Chloé, Isabel Marant, Dries Van Noten, Ralph Lauren, and others opt for chandelier earrings—long, shimmering pieces that cascade down the neck. In this case, the trend leans toward animal-inspired shapes, marine motifs, intricate designs, or opulent cascades of rhinestones.