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Instagram @juverastudio, Net-A-Porter, Martha Calvo
A piece of jewellery is one of the most personal gifts you can buy, for yourself or someone else. And it’s also an often underestimated key to a well-defined capsule wardrobe.
Jewellery remains one of the best ways to make even the most conservative look feel uniquely “you.” Whether it’s a vintage-style ring or oversized cuff worn with a tailored suit, or a sculptural ear cuff adding some edge to a breezy summer dress, the right piece (or pieces) of jewellery can express individuality, history and personal taste to any look. And the 2026 jewellery trends we saw filtering down from Paris, Milan, London and New York during fashion month were big, bold and expressive.
On the spring/summer 2026 runways, jewellery made a maximalist statement. Bigger, bolder pieces prevailed, and pearls and coloured gemstones stepped into starring roles.
Cushla Whiting, creative director and co-founder of her eponymous brand, Cushla Whiting says the embrace of bold, sculptural forms is a natural evolution from 2025. “Large cuffs and bracelets, alongside mixed metal designs, dominated, while vibrant gemstone earrings and pendants added colour and personality,” she explains. “Jewellery functioned as wearable art — with discretion cast aside in favour of bold colours and unexpected silhouettes.”
CUSHLA WHITING
Contours Wrist Cuff
SARAH & SEBASTIAN
Fine Kelp Ring
JUJU VERA
Olympia Vera Upper Arm Cuff
KHAITE
Tidal Gold Plated Pearl Earrings
We saw vivid gemstones — reds, blues, and greens — that channeled the exuberance of the 1960s and ’70s. “Pieces like our Garnet Pillow Pendant and Emerald Pillow Pendant have been especially popular,” says Whiting. “We’re also seeing growing interest in soft, organic shapes.” Think molten metals or the irregular forms of natural pearls seen at like molten metals and the irregular forms of natural pearls seen at Ralph Lauren’s spring/summer 26 runway.
JUJU VERA
Athena Gold Lapis Lazuli Cuff
CUSHLA WHITING
Futurist Spinning Pendant Malachite
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Red Rocks Necklace
MONIKA RUGGERINO
Sole Zodiac Luna Signet Ring
Mixed materials were another standout on the runways. Designers paired precious metals and gems with leather, wood, and semiprecious stones like malachite, onyx and lapis lazuli. Jonathan Anderson’s first jewellery collection for Dior played with these juxtapositions, and Whiting predicts we’ll see even more of this grounded luxury in the year ahead. “It creates unexpected texture and versatility,” she says.
That playful, personal spirit also came through in pieces with a touch of whimsy. Cushla Whiting’s popular Malachite Spinning Cog Pendant, for example, draws inspiration from the Futurist art movement, celebrating speed and innovation with kinetic elements. The flat gold back is left smooth for hand-engraving — perfect for gifting and customisation.
CUSHLA WHITING
Contours Pendant
MARTHA CALVO
Sanctus Necklace
PANDORA
Oversized Talisman Charm
MONIKA RUGGERINO
Vintage Monet Coin Pendant
Personalisation continues to be a key trend. Miami-based designer Martha Calvo — beloved by Dua Lipa — is known for oversized charm bracelets and colourful storytelling pieces, while Pandora’s Talisman collection lets wearers build their own narrative through symbolic charms. The result is jewellery that has a scrapbook quality. If you’re an astrology lover or gifting for someone who is, Monika Ruggerino’s Zodiac Luna signet ring can be engraved with initials and your zodiac sign.
Ultimately, this season’s jewellery is all about maximalism and personal storytelling. With the gifting season upon us, Whiting recommends choosing pieces that can be made one’s own. “Look for jewellery that reflects the recipient’s style and personality—whether it’s a bold statement piece, a delicate pendant or something that can be layered and interpreted in different ways. Jewellery should be an extension of the inner self.”