5 Key Jewelry Trends To Know In 2024
Give your jewelry collection a glow-up with cool and contemporary designs that match the moment, says CHARLIE BOYD
Layered necklaces
From the FW24 runway shows to the latest looks from the red carpet, it’s impossible to ignore the return of necklace layering. While some brands, including Marie Lichtenberg and Marla Aaron, do all the hard work for you (think multi-strand pieces and long cords that can be double-looped), there are plenty of imaginative ways to stack up simple chains and pendants to create eclectic texture. Chunky chains by David Yurman, Foundrae and Lauren Rubinski, for example, serve as great base pieces for additional charms, personalized motifs or unusual gems. Don’t be afraid to mix metals, either: the more precious materials, the merrier.
Black gold and diamonds
Whether it’s the persisting penchant for ’90s and 2000s fashion, or a kickback against the predictable influx of pastels each spring, jet-black jewels are big news in 2024. Fine jewelers are experimenting with onyx, black enamel and blackened metals – rhodium and blackened gold add a gritty edge to classic settings. Select sapphires that are pitch-black, discover the glossy gleam of black jade, and enjoy how black jewels by Spinelli Kilcollin and Yvonne Léon pair well with white gold, which continues to reign supreme this season.
Shell jewelry
Continuing from 2023’s ‘mermaid-core’ moment – a quirky result of the year’s hit movies The Little Mermaid and Barbie – beachy, bohemian jewels are one of 2024’s top trends. Seashell motifs by Tohum and Sydney Evan can be slipped into your existing earscape and wrist stack, while natural shells, pearl and palm-tree motifs will bring coastal design codes into your collection for spring. Shells, often chosen for their talismanic symbolism, are proving especially popular; choose pieces that showcase the iridescent gleam of abalone, conch and mother-of-pearl.
Souped-up hoop earrings
The millennials among us will never forget the force that was Jennifer Lopez wearing huge hoop earrings circa 2003 in her hit music video Love Don’t Cost a Thing. Twenty years later, jumbo-sized jewels are back – and it’s time to soup up your hoop earrings once more. Lopez is a long-standing fan of Jennifer Fisher, and the New York-based designer’s ‘Walk’, ‘3”” Thread’ and ‘2”” Thread’ styles are the perfect choice for lightweight, demi-fine designs. Those looking to invest in a solid-gold pair should opt for Anita Ko’s 18-karat-gold oversized design, or Spinelli Kilcollin’s mixed-metal ‘Altaire’ style. Keep the rest of your jewelry styling minimal – if you lean toward maximalism and must add extra bling, make sure it’s a modern choker that echoes a Y2K vibe.
A hero cuff
Expect a distinct shift away from whisker-fine chain bracelets layered ten at a time, with a step towards chunky, ‘one and done’ designs. This is where the hero cuff comes in handy – providing a one-piece arm party. Modern and bold designs by Tom Ford and Isabel Marant hail straight from this season’s ready-to-wear runways, while fine-jewelry designers are experimenting with sculpted gold and silver, mixed-metal tones and vibrant gemstones. David Yurman’s ‘Renaissance’ and ‘Sculpted Cable’ styles are iconic odes to classic bangle design, while Amrapali London and Yeprem explore semi-precious jewels and diamond detailing.
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