The 8 Best Jewelry Trends to Try This Summer

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After living in loungewear and minimalist accessories the last few years, it’s no surprise that we’re expressing optimism with our wardrobes — and that includes jewelry. While dainty chains, zodiac accessories and layered strands have been among the most enduring jewelry trends, bold bijoux are back in 2022.

Continuing the looks seen on fall 2021 runways and red carpets (including the Met Gala and Grammys), chunky accoutrements and retro jewelry punctuated the spring/summer 2022 shows. See: supersized cocktail rings at Dior and Givenchy; door-knocker earrings at Etro, Versace and Carolina Herrera; and maximalist chains on necks, earlobes and waists at Balmain, Givenchy, Tom Ford and more.

From logomania pieces to statement-makers that nod to silhouettes of decades past (from the 1920s to Y2K), check out some of the best jewelry trends for 2022.

Jewelry Trend: Chunky Gold Chains

Larger-than-life links are among the top 2022 jewelry trends, as seen on the runways at Valentino and Hermès, to name a few. This season, go with oversized gold chains that make a bold statement solo or when layered with other over-the-top pieces.

Panacea Organic Gold Link Chain Necklace

Panacea’s oversized gold link chain necklace is lightweight and adjustable, and the price makes it approachable, too.

Maison Irem Women’s Lucca Necklace Chain

Maison Irem’s Lucca necklace chain strikes a balance between bold and minimalist.

 

Baublebar Mini Petra Necklace

Baublebar’s mini Petra necklace is a modern take on the classic round twisted chain (recently spotted on Nathalie Emmanuel) that adds texture to your décolleté jewelry stack.

Laura Lombardi Rafaella Gold-Plated Necklace

Made by hand from gold-plated metal, Laura Lombardi’s bold Rafaella necklace makes a statement when worn on its own or stacked with other chains.

Ten Wilde 7-Millimeter Snake Chain

Tracee Ellis Ross, Ashley Graham, Addison Rae and Sofia Richie are among the stylish stars who have worn Ten Wilde’s sleek snake chain necklace ($35 to $50), which comes in widths of three, six, seven and nine millimeters.

Yara Sophia Puff Mariner Chain Necklace

Most recently seen on St. Vincent and model Wallis Day, L.A.-based fine jewelry label Yara Sophia’s heirloom-quality handmade pieces are inspired by organic design. This 16-inch classic mariner chain is a more elevated take on the classic style and is perfect for layering with longer pendant necklaces and chokers.

Jewelry Trend: Regencycore

Blame it on Bridgerton for reintroducing the Regency to our wardrobes (ahem, corsets) and beauty routines. Extravagant gem-encrusted pieces in symmetrical silhouettes will help you get the look.

Dorsey Leura Earrings

Regency meets Art Deco in these silver sapphire drop earrings by Dorsey, which are finished with lab-grown stones and blue sapphires.

Jennifer Behr Essen Headband

Jennifer Behr’s Essen headband is finished with Swarovski crystals to make you sparkle like the diamond of the season without going too far into tiara territory.

Betsey Johnson Glitter Rose Frontal Necklace

The glittering pink roses on this whimsical Betsey Johnson necklace will make your decolletage sparkle all summer and beyond.

Pequitobun Jewellery Lady Bridgerton Necklace

Aptly named after Bridgerton’s matriarch, Pequitobun’s one-of-a-kind handmade necklace nods to fashionable eras of past centuries (including Etruscan, Gothic and Regency periods) and features topaz, green amethyst, quartz, topaz and moonstone gems on a removable bracelet. It’s finished with an antique gold-filled brooch pendant.

Gucci Tiara

Make a starry statement with this tiara by Gucci that boasts the Italian fashion house’s name in crystal-adorned script.

Jewelry Trend: Eye-Popping Earrings

From chandelier earrings to door-knocker statement pieces that nod to the Golden Age of Hollywood, vintage-inspired accessories were all over models’ lobes at Giorgio Armani, Fendi and Saint Laurent.

Sorrelli Radiant Sunrise Floral Statement Drop Earrings

Wear these sparkling drop earrings with an LBD or a vintage-inspired ensemble for a pop of color.

Lele Sadoughi Lavender Blossom Crystal Drop Earrings

Go asymmetrical with Lele Sadoughi’s crystal drop earrings with moonstone and lavender gemstones in a 14-karat gold-plated setting.

Kate Spade Bouquet Toss Statement Earrings

These crystal statement earrings from Kate Spade are all about Old Hollywood glamour.

Dylan Lex Luca Earrings

Maximalist jewelry label Dylan Lex (which has been worn by Beyoncé, Adele and Jennifer Lopez) is known for its over-the-top adornments, like these 4.5-inch Art Deco-inspired geometric earrings with Swarovski crystals.

Sashi Saskia Earrings

These crystal-embellished floral earrings by Sashi throw it back to vintage costume jewelry with a touch of modern.

Jewelry Trend: Modern Candy Raver

Summer camp-inspired jewelry tends to return during the hot weather season — but why wait when you can sport elevated accessories with nostalgic pops of color right now? The Y2K revival is the gift that keeps on giving, and candy-like raver-worthy baubles adorned spring/summer 2022 runways at Anna Sui, Coach and Brandon Maxwell, to name a few.

Frasier Sterling Magic Mushroom Necklace

No need to go down any actual rabbit holes when you slip on Frasier Sterling’s Magic Mushroom necklace, complete with playful pearls and a fungi charms.

Short & Suite Light Purple Ring

Add a cocktail ring or two (or five) to your fashionable fingers, like Short & Suite’s oval bezel gemstone ring that comes in other sweet shades — including Pantone’s hue of the year, periwinkle. The L.A.-based brand’s jewelry has been spotted on Jennifer Hudson, Miranda Kerr, Bella Hadid and many other stars.

Bon Bon Whims Chewy Bear Earring

Add a taste of the rainbow to your outfits with Bon Bon Whims’ playful gummy bear earring on your choice of a rainbow, gold or silver micropavé hoop. The charm comes in a range of vibrant colors ranging from baby blue and pink to lime green.

 

Roxanne Assoulin Donut Bracelet

Mixed-media and multicolor jewelry was also spotted on recent runways. Roxanne Assoulin’s charming donut bracelet is made with heavyweight enamel beads

Mejuri Bold Pearl Necklace

Not into the oversized beaded look? Try an elevated — and equally maximalist — alternative with Mejuri’s bold pearl necklace.

Anna Sui Multicolor Daisy Chains Pendant Necklace

Remember Perler beads? Anna Sui channels the ’90s DIY pastime in the form of this playful daisy-chain pendant necklace, which feels more 2022 than ’70s flower child.

Jewelry Trend: Logomania

Bold branding isn’t just for belts and brooches. Logomania continues to rule the runways, a sign that luxury houses want to continue giving fashion superfans what they want (in the form of stylish self-promotion).

Chanel Metal CC Paris Brooch

It doesn’t get any more classic than a Chanel brooch. This pre-loved logo pin is one way to show your adoration for the legendary French fashion house and Mother Earth (by upcycling); online luxury consignment retailer Fashionphile has plenty more options for paying homage to Coco.

Versace Gold-Tone Ring

Rep Versace with this gold-tone statement ring that’s finished with the brand’s iconic Medusa logo and Greca motif.

Ganni Charms Bracelet

All of the cool kids (such as Priyank Chopra, Dakota Johnson and Beyoncé) wear Ganni — and this charm bracelet shows you’re one of ’em.

Dior Petit CD Earrings

Dangle your Dior devotion on your earlobes with these gold logo earrings.

Moschino Logo Lettering Chain Choker

Check off the branded and bold chain trends simultaneously with Moschino’s logo letter chain choker, which features the brand’s name in its classic letters.

Jewelry Trend: Body Chains

The ancient embellishment of body chains has reappeared throughout fashion history, including more recently in the ’70s and ’00s — and now. Acne Studios, Blumarine and Marni are among those who sent below-the-neck accessories down spring 2022 runways.

Ettika Chain Belt

The layered chain trend isn’t just for necklines — check off several trends with Ettika’s gold chain-link belt, which is finished with crystals.

Concise Royal Gold Body Necklace

Whether you wear it with a swimsuit or beneath a skin-baring blazer, this affordable body necklace lets you pull 2022’s body chain trend without breaking the bank.

Jordan Road Jewelry Luxe Body Chain

Jordan Road’s crystal and gold body chain will put you in a vacation state of mind — without the jet lag.

 

H&M Beaded Body Chain

This adjustable beaded body chain is finished with sparkling stones — perfect for adding an effortless look to your spring and summer ensembles.

Agent Provocateur Sabrina Bodychain

Now this is how you make a statement with chains. Wear Agent Provocateur’s Sabrina body chain over a figure-hugging LBD or dare to go nearly-bare (à la Rose McGowan in her iconic 1998 MTV Movie Awards dress by fashion designer-turned-sculptor Maja Hanson).

Jewelry Trend: Charm Finishes

Not everything needs to be overblown — try channeling the giant pendants from the runways into fun-sized charms that let you add some personality to chains, earrings and other jewelry. Charm school never felt so chic, with classic shapes like hearts, stars and rainbows getting translated into some of the coolest jewelry trends of 2022.

Gorjana Surfboard Parker Charm

Gorjana’s affordable collection of charms lets you personalize your accoutrements with letters, engravable pendants, pavé pieces and pearls, to name a few.

Silver Plated Gold Dipped Cubic Zirconia Pendant Necklace Set

This four-piece necklace and pendant set from Target includes designs to inspire wearers to dream and manifest.

Studs Pavé Smiley Huggie Hoop

Get an optimistic start to 2022 with this pavé smiley-faced huggie hoop earring, which is available solo or in a pair.

Jennifer Zeuner Mia Diamond Huggie Earrings

Wear your heart on your ears with Jennifer Zeuner’s Mia huggie hoops, which feature an enamel charm with a diamond accent.

Jewelry Trend: Power Pendants

Lucky charms, evil eyes and hamsa hand amulets were spotted as jewelry at Stella McCartney and Markarian. Simple pendant necklaces will never go out of style, so why not add a few symbolic pieces to your jewelry mix? (Plus, they play well with maximalist chokers and charmed accessories this season.)

Sterling Forever Evil Eye Amulet Pendant Necklace

Ward off trouble with Sterling Forever’s chic evil eye amulet necklace, which also comes in 14-karat gold.

Awe Inspired Woman Power Goddess Charm Necklace

Meghan Markle was spotted in Awe Inspired’s Woman Power Goddess Charm necklace, which boasts a pendant featuring the female Venus symbol combined with a protesting fist that’s finished with a purple amethyst. It comes on a sterling silver or 14-karat vermeil gold yellow chain in your choice of length and style.

 

Pyrrha Direction Necklace

Known for teaming with Game of Thrones, Canadian fine jewelry line Pyrrha makes unique talismans and pendant necklaces (available in sterling silver and 14-karat gold options) that bring an antique finish to modern ensembles.

Aurate x Kerry Lioness Pendant Necklace

Kerry Washington’s sustainable fine jewelry collection with Aurate includes this bold pearl necklace featuring the goddess Sekhmet. It’s available in recycled white, yellow or rose gold.

Monica Rose x Sarah Chloe Oval Locket

Celebrity stylist Monica Rose has teamed with fine jewelry label Sarah Chloe on a collection of necklaces, earrings, anklets and rings designed to be layered and stacked. The MSxSC capsule includes this vintage-inspired locket necklace that can be effortlessly worn with modern chains, pendants and other pieces from the line.

Necklet Triple Layering Clasp

Ditch the tangled chains and wear your maximalist mix on this triple-necklace layering clasp by Necklet, which has a magnetic closure for easy removal.