The Best Bracelets To Style With Your Fall Manicure

Green leaves turn to gold, lattes morph into their pumpkin spice alter egos, and manicures everywhere shift from summer’s bright and blush tones into an inky, richly hued repertoire of burgundy, navy and black. This trio of seasonal signals can only mean one thing: fall is in full swing. The sartorially minded simply can’t help themselves – suddenly, flashes of coral and zingy turquoise fingertips clang against sweaters and stylish coats, and a shift must be made towards manicures that suit a more muted modus operandi. Naturally, our jewels must follow suit – while juicy gemstone beads in riotous hues and kaleidoscopic cord bracelets felt like the perfect partner to vibrant bikinis and Barbie-pink polish, in cooler climes, the brief has shifted for what we need in our jewelry box.

Those who instantly opt for the dark side when it comes to their fall manicure – we’re talking the deepest shades of plum, ‘brouge’ and khaki – will find bracelets and cuffs that echo these tones extremely satisfying when stacked high. By Pariah’s ready-made ‘Classic Stack’ features three bangles crafted from sterling silver, marbled moss agate and 14-karat yellow gold – the perfect mix of shadow and shine to add extra gleam to opaque and glossy manicures that err towards the almost-black. Meanwhile, Ananya’s ‘Chakra’ bead bracelet is composed of opulent tiger’s-eye orbs contrasted with yellow gold, stormy labradorite and sparkling diamonds, which will complement fall/winter’s chocolate, ebony and toasted tones.

Those who immediately opt for a total blackout (short, square, noir nails in a high-shine finish never go out of style) will find that cool-silver tones chime well. Marie Lichtenberg’s ‘Micro Coco’ bracelet is crafted from 18-karat white gold and set with a trio of diamonds that will shimmer like stars against the night sky. Repossi riffs upon this theme with its ‘Antifer’ blackened gold-and-diamond cuff, featuring two interlocked bands with architectural peaks – a now-iconic design that exudes contemporary classicism yet gives a little rock-star glamour, making it an ideal match for black nail polish with chunky glitter.

Fall needn’t mean that nude nails are nowhere to be seen, but they do tend to look chicer when worn with yellow-gold tones. A classic shade of camel, taupe or cream painted as block color can provide the perfect canvas for intricate yellow-gold jewels to really sing – David Yurman’s ‘DY Madison’ chain bracelet is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold with oval links that feature sculptural twists. Maximalists should stack it with Foundrae’s ‘Balance, Karma & Reverie’ charm bracelet, set with symbolic medallions bearing emblems to bring good fortune, each showcasing elegant engraving and diamond accents. True more-is-more devotees would never leave the other wrist unadorned, which is where Suzanne Kalan’s 18-karat gold-and-diamond cuff – bearing her signature ‘Fireworks’ baguette-cut stones – comes in nicely. Those seeking to echo its flickers could add a subtle fleck of gold leaf to an all-nude nail, or add a decadent detail with a gilded French manicure.

If, however, manicures are where you let your creativity come to the fore and you simply can’t resist a busy, bold design, then a pared-back wrist stack will allow your nails to take center stage, whatever color palette you choose. Tabayer’s ‘Oera’ bracelet is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold composed into a smooth and sleek criss-crossing band – an effortless and easy addition to any contemporary fine-jewelry collection. For the ultimate Y2K-inspired take on an event-ready manicure, echo its single and striking single diamond with glitzy party nail polish on your ring finger – adorned with an eye-catching cocktail ring or a scintillating solitaire, of course.