With the spring season well and truly underway, it’s time to pack away your winter wardrobe, and shed a few layers. As we roll out the colourful florals and flowy skirts, no outfit is complete without the perfect accent accessory.
Whether you’re a lover of dainty gold or high impact silver, 2023 has brought with it a whole host of new jewellery trends to sink our teeth into. From chunky bracelets, to sustainable swaps, read on as we drop five stunning accessory trends that’ll brighten up your spring style.
Long-line necklace layering
Necklace layering, otherwise known as a ‘neck mess’ may have reemerged in 2022, but it’s certainly here to stay. Mixing and matching delicate and statement chains to create your own personalised look, has become one of the most versatile jewellery trends of the season.
If you’re looking to embrace your inner Carrie Bradshaw and flaunt an early 00’s staple, necklace layering should be your go-to spring style.
This trend is all about creating the perfect balance between bold glam and dainty accessorising. Instead of splashing out on new pieces this spring, have fun layering your favourite chains, for a completely customisable look that you can dress up or down.
As we see A-Listers like Rianna and Hailey Beiber head out on the streets of LA sporting a mix of chunky and delicate chains, it’s time to dig out your jewellery box and start layering.
Sustainable Jewellery
Eco-friendly purchasing is popping off this spring. More consumers than ever before are willing to pay extra for jewellery that is crafted with sustainability in mind.
Seasonal pieces manufactured with ethically sourced materials or recycled metals are being styled by famous faces like Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon and Angelina Jolie, all standing in solidarity with the climate action movement.
As brands like Vrai and AGMES rise up amongst influencers, ethically produced diamonds and recycled gold have become fan favourites for ring and earring accessories. Better still, most sustainable outlets are extremely exclusive, making each piece of jewellery by hand.
Not only des this ensure quality, but you’re likely to be the only person in the room wearing a unique statement.
Chunky Bangles
For those of you striving to make a statement with your jewellery this spring, we have the perfect trend for you. Chunky bangles are back in fashion in 2023 and are the perfect accompaniment to a simple outfit that you can’t wait to dress up.
From oversized links to bold colours, this 00’s trend is back and bolder than ever before. First remerging on runways in 2022, we’ve seen the sculptural arm cuffs at Tory Burch and YSL’s Geometric Art Deco inspired bangles at their FW22 show.
For colour lovers, statement bangles are a great way to inject new life into a simple outfit. Entertaining bold accent jewellery that pairs well with colour rimmed eyeglasses and a stand out bag can bring an eclectic seasonal look together in seconds.
All things silver
While 2022 may have been the year for gold lovers, 2023 certainly has good news in store for silver fanatics.
As a metal that seemed to fall to the wayside in the fashion industry, we’re as surprised as you to see silver back on the scene, but this trend has returned, repolished for spring/summer 2023.
We only have to look to this year’s Oscars to see silver jewellery take to the red carpet. From Jessica Chastain’s Gucci emerald and silver statement necklace to Angela Bassett’s high-jewellery Serpenti choker, embellished with over 70 diamonds. Silver has become the A-list colour of choice this awards season.
As we step into spring, influencers are quickly bringing silver back onto the streets. Whether you stock up on earrings or bangles, make sure you shoot for silver accents if you want to stay on trend.
Sculptural Earrings
Last but not least, it’s time to turn those classic hoops into a bold statement piece this spring. Earrings are some of the most customisable jewellery on the planet. Taking centre stage in an outfit, choosing the right size, colour and style and make or break a look.
This year, designers are obsessed with geometric shaping. Moving away from the dainty trends of 2022, the rise of sculptural earrings in cooler shades of silver and cobalt blue will dominate high fashion houses.
If Balmain’s AW23 oversized designs were anything to go by, expect to go big or go home with your earring choice this year.
As we dive head first into spring fashion, what jewellery trends have caught your eye? Whether you’re itching to layer your favourite dainty chains, or prepared to make a full-impact statement with a bold-coloured bangle, one thing is for sure. No matter if you’re a silver soul or a golden girl, 2023 is the year to try something new.
