If you're no longer feeling your choker necklace and your thumb rings are collecting dust, then its time to get to know 2021's latest jewellery trends.
Seen on the ears of the most in-the-know editors and the ankles of your favourite influencers: bright enamel, novelty charms, rainbow hues, emblems of positivity and healing crystals are this year's pieces of choice according to Matches Fashion's Buyer Tanika Wisdom.
From where to buy and exactly how to work them, we spoke to Wisdom to learn everything she knew about 2021's hottest jewellery trends.
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1: Bright Enamel
'Enamel has been a key material across both fine and fashion jewellery - in particular in bright, neon colours,' Wisdom told ELLE UK.
'Bea Bongiasca is a great brand to buy into the trend or Melissa Kaye and Yvonne Leon for more investment purchasing.'
Shop Bright Enamel Jewellery Trend
Bea Bongiasca Mismatched enamel 9kt gold & silver earrings
Bea Bongiasca Baby Vine Tendril crystal, 9kt gold & enamel ring
Melissa Kaye Ada diamond, enamel & 18kt rose-gold necklace
Yvonne Léon Diamond, enamel & 9kt gold ear cuff
Style tip: If bold colour-clashing isn't your thing (but, why not?), stick to typical metal tones with most of your pieces, leaving one bright enamel piece to do the talking.
2: Novelty Charms
'Playful, novelty shapes and symbols have seen strong engagement and the key to this trend is to look for charms with evoke a sense of nostalgia like one of our Innovators Chopova Lowena’s butterfly necklaces,' said Wisdom.
'There are also great pieces from Rosa de la Cruz’s mushroom charms and Wilhelmina Garcia’s lucky clover bracelets.'
Shop Novelty Charms Jewellery Trend
Chopova Lowena Butterfly-charm stainless steel necklace
Wilhelmina Garcia Wonderland 18kt gold-plated ankle bracelet
Rosa De La Cruz Mushroom diamond & 18kt gold charm
SYDNEY EVAN Strawberry 14-karat gold multi-stone bracelet
Style tip: The more noughties, the better, so look back to your favourite music videos of the past for major inspiration.
3: Rainbow
'We have seen a trend for embracing a rainbow of colours with Shay’s eye-catching multicoloured stone pieces. Feel good vibrant tones like Amina Muaddi’s high octane Swarovski crystal embellished necklaces and pieces from Fry Powers’ Unicorn Rainbow collection have been best sellers,' explained Wisdom.
Shop Rainbow Jewellery Trend
Shay Rainbow Essential diamond & 18kt gold bracelet
Amina Muaddi Tennis crystal-embellished anklet
Fry Powers Unicorn Rainbow enamel & silver chain choker
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MATEO 14-karat gold sapphire bracelet
Style tip: Chose a couple of colours from your rainbow jewellery piece to echo across the rest of your ensemble creating a much more polished look.
4: Positivity
'This season there is a joyful spirit across fashion and accessories,' said Wisdom.
'We saw positive messaging across beaded bracelets from Lauren Rubinski, Martha Calvo's pearl earrings hand-painted with a smiley face and uplifting charm lockets from Marie Lichtenberg.'
Shop Positivity Jewellery Trend
Joolz by Martha Calvo All Smiles pearl & 14kt gold-plated earrings
Marie Lichtenberg Waterfall Rainbow sapphire & 14kt gold choker
Rosa de la Cruz Smile diamond & 18kt gold charm
Lauren Rubinski Happy beaded necklace
Style tip: This trend works best with dressed-down outfits - think vintage Levi's and classic coats.
5: Healing Stones
'Precious crystals such as quartz and moonstone have been incorporated into heirloom jewellery this season,' said Wisdom.
'Look out for new brands Rainbow K and Jia Jia who celebrate each stone’s healing properties through beautiful bracelets and necklaces.'
Shop Healing Stones Jewellery Trend
Jia Jia Crystal quartz & 14kt gold necklace
TBalance Crystals Set of two aventurine and enamel bracelets
OLE LYNGGAARD COPENHAGEN Lotus 18-karat gold moonstone earrings
SIMUERO Ola 18ct gold-plated recycled sterling-silver and citrine ring
Style tip: Engage in your spiritual side with boho vibes. Natural fabrics, beachy hair and earthy tones will work well with healing crystals.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
