TRENDING 2020

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Jewelry looks for 2020 include themes both familiar and fresh, and all are certain to please. Collectors can expect to find fringed pieces, rose gold jewelry, oversized earrings, and more. Jewelry designers’ inspiration abounds, with beauty found at home, on fashion runways, in technology (hello, rose gold iPhone!), with celebs on the red carpet, and even through social media, whose influencers love stacking and layering. The best news of all is that there are no strict rules about jewelry wardrobing; whichever style appeals to you is the ideal acquisition. And if you love all of the pieces featured here? Buying a bigger jewelry box is always an option!

DREAM BIG

Oversized earrings are having a big moment in fashion. From celebs who wear them to red carpet premieres to the rest of us who simply want a splashier look than regular everyday attire, a dramatic, oversize pair of earrings will grab attention for all the right reasons. Current offerings are monochromatic, leafy, ’70s inspired, and destined to inspire envy. Who doesn’t need some jaw-dropping, chandelier-style or drop earrings in their personal inventory? With so many different materials and looks to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding one — or five — pairs you want to acquire.

18k Yellow Gold 6.01 Carat tw Diamond Hoops, $18,400.

18k Yellow Gold White & Brown Quartz Diamond Earrings, $5,630.

Barocco drop earrings in 18k rose gold with diamonds, by Roberto Coin.

18k Yellow Gold 1.66 Carat tw Diamond Link Necklace, $15,540.

18k White & Yellow Gold 6.76 Carat tw Diamond Link Bracelet, $21,290. 18k Yellow Gold 2.64 Carat tw Diamond Bracelet, $10,350.

CHAIN REACTIONS

Chains can connect or constrain, but jewelry chains are a perpetually welcome way to elevate style. From slender, pendant-toting pieces to chunky gold curb and Cuban links, chains are a classic accessory being modernized by designers. Metal or carved-stone links create contrasting shapes, colors, and widths, while lengths vary from matinée length to chokers. With the advent of the bold gold trend on recent runways, the importance of chains has returned to jewelry boxes with gusto!

A STAR IS WORN

The galaxies provide ample inspiration for jewelry designers. Think celestial themes like stars and moons, or diamond-paved Milky Ways in wearable form. From star-shaped stud earrings to bold brilliant drops to blue titanium rings light enough for comfort but strong enough to hold massive sky-like gems, celestial motifs are abundant in jewelry this year. Need a surefire way to punch up your style? Reach for the stars, or at least a star-themed jewel.

Various Love Star Celestial Diamond Pendants.

THE POWER OF PINK

Call it pink or rose, this sweet color of gold has staying power in the precious jewelry spotlight. Every jeweler’s alloy differs slightly from the next, so the wide variety of hues available is a wonder and a delight. From borderline-reddish mixes to paler carnation varieties, pink gold is modern yet reminiscent of vintage styles. Rose gold enhances stones like amethyst and pink sapphire and makes colorless diamonds pop like no other gem.

Rahaminov Rose Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Flower Pendant, Price Available Upon Request.

Rahaminov Rose Gold MultiShaped Diamond Bracelet. Price Available Upon Request.

STACKED STYLE

Rings with layered effects are one of the hottest trends in fine jewelry. Profiles of stacking rings are typically lower than cocktail rings, offering a practical choice for daily wear. Gems include trending colors of the moment, including blue topaz, pearls, and America’s favorite stone, diamonds. Silhouettes reflect designers’ signatures and some timeless motifs (think beads and crisscross effects). Layered-up looks are easier with broad ring options, and fans of bolder combinations take note: simply work a larger cocktail ring or two into this wideband mix, and your recipe for style success will be complete.

18k White Gold .84 Carat tw Round & Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring, $2,999.

14k White Gold 1.75 Carat tw Baguette & .76 Carat tw Round Diamond Anniversary Band, $4,499.

SALUTING HOOPS

Hoop earrings are everywhere this season! This ever-evolving classic is a natural fit with America’s love of athleisure, but hoops coordinate well with gussied-up ensembles. Hoop styles are more varied than in seasons past, giving collectors lots of fun options. There are small huggies that cling closely to lobes, bypass styles in abundance, oversize gold-and-diamond-set hoops, à la J. Lo, and traditional variations of every kind. Hoops are a no-brainer to gift and wear, and will remain a go-to style for years to come. Need a quick style fix? Hoops are your answer.

Kendra Scott Myles Hoops

PILE THEM HIGH

There is nothing sexier than a stack of Wonder-Womanesque bangles on the arm! Multiples of slender stacking bracelets allow you to create a signature look, and mixing chunkier bangles delivers powerful style statements. Materials for these beauties range from silver to gold to wood and more, and they’re often set with gemstones for extra oomph. Shapes and themes can get playful — or serious — depending on the maker, many of whom are delivering compelling options. Whether you’re feeling demure or fierce, you can create a personalized stack that helps define your look of the day.

Kendra Scott Mayra Hoops.

14k White Gold 2.99 Carat tw Baguette & 2.07 Carat tw Round Diamond In & Out Hoops, $5,699.

18K Symphony bracelets by Roberto Coin.

Top to Bottom: 18k Rose Gold 2.45 Carat tw Diamond Bangle, $7,970. 18k Yellow & White Gold 1.74 Carat tw Diamond Bangle, $7,190. 18k Yellow Gold 1.05 Carat tw Diamond Bangle, $4,880. 18k White Gold 2.69 Carat Round & 3.86 Carat Princess Diamond Bracelet, $33,299.

GIFTS BY THE LATEST

INSPIRED TRENDS FASHION

Personalized Initial Necklaces. 14k Yellow Gold Signet Rings, Engrave To Personalize.

Left: Ashley Lauren Collection 18k Yellow Gold 4.62 Carat Pear Rose Cut Diamond, Surrounded by .58 Carat tw Round White Diamonds, $6,275.

Right: Ashley Lauren Collection 18k Rose Gold 5.0 Carat Round Rose Cut Diamond, Surrounded by .56 Carat tw Round White Diamonds, $5,450.

PERSONAL CHOICES

Sentimental styles are important to jewelry collectors today who want to make their pieces deeply personal. Jewelry, by nature, is highly personal, but many fans go above and beyond to make special adjustments to styles that make them extra intimate. Think of birthstone jewels that silently remind you of children’s birthdays, ring shanks inscribed with a sweet message from a spouse, hidden gems that only wearers can see, and more. Special symbols can amplify personal statements.

SURFACE PRO

Distinctly textured surfaces are adding dimension and a look of fine craftsmanship to jewelry this year. Designers are getting super creative in how they treat metals; with hammered, etched, sandblasted, and crushed-looking top coats of metal, makers are experimenting with finish for a fresh design. The results are clever, chic, and sometimes edgy. Be creative and mix pieces with different finishes, including high polish and matte ones. Surface textures are a chic, easy way to punch up jewelry wardrobes.

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