Quiet luxury is dead! Henceforth, we will only be taking calls from the flashy stuff. If it’s not an ear cuff, a brooch, stacked rings, or body jewelry, then we don’t want to know about it. This fall, jewelry is all about getting comfy with going big or going TF home.
This means that frosting your neck, wrist, and fingers alone won’t do—you need a chainmail bra! A pin in an unexpected location! A cuff around your ear! For those of you who are already feeling like “sweet, but truthfully I’d rather not,” then spend some time with the pearl trend, which goes great with a classic crewneck sweater (hey, classic combos are classic for a reason). Wait! You might even be able to borrow a few pieces from Nana?!
Since these jewelry trends go nicely with, um, a full outfit, may we recommend that you also spend some time with Cosmo’s fall trend report? There, you can learn and shop the biggest trends across clothing, shoes, and bags.
Ear Cuffs, All the Way Up
Allow me to introduce you to “earscaping.” Like landscaping, but, you know, for your ears. For fall, we’re styling our lovely lobes and helices to the nines. Ideal for anyone with only a modest collection of piercings, the ear cuff is a low-stakes way to stay on trend…but it can also be used as tool to help decide if you want to fully commit to another hole. Just saying.
shop the ear cuff trend
Alexander McQueen Hoop Ear Cuff
Lelet NY Nadia Chain Earring
Jennifer Fisher Thread Set of Three Ear Cuffs
Chloé Gold Darcey Cuff Stud Single Earring
Miranda Frye Elliot Double Hoops in Metallic Gold
Body(-ody-ody) Jewelry
Why should necks, fingers, ears, and wrists have all the fun? Bedeck those torsos with jewelry too, per this fall trend forecast. What’s stopping you from wearing a bunch of chains instead of a shirt under a suit? Or wearing a delicate lil something-something over a plain tee? Nothing, that’s what.
shop the body jewelry trend
Oma the Label The Shakara Body Chain
Akira Essential Bling Body Chain
Oséree Gem Embellished Chain Bra
Lili Claspe Flora Body Chain in Gold
Flook The Label Theia Belly Chain in Neutral
Stacked (!!!) Rings
Get yourself a ring—the bolder the better. Now, pair it with a bunch more bling with the same kinda energy. You’re now executing one of fall’s most maximalist jewelry trends: ring stacking. Congrats! Seriously, one ring does not rule them all. In this case, the more the merrier. And don’t feel the need to stick to just one metal type. Mix and match until you have a situation that feels eclectic but intentional. It’s a fine line, but I know you can walk it.
shop the stacked ring trend
Bonbonwhims Ling Bling Rings
Roxanne Assooulin Set of Two Enamel and Crystal Rings
Ettika Timeless Glamour 18k Gold Plated Ring Set
Judith Leiber Cubic Zirconia 2-Stone Ring
Pearls on Pearls
Get ready to clutch ’em, because pearls are about to be even more popular than they’ve been over the past few years (and they’ve been pretty ubiquitous as it is!). We’re talking pearl-encrusted everything (just look at those shades) and pearls in all the classic places: necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, of course!
shop the pearl trend
Mateo New York Green Amethyst and Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
Simone Rocha Daisy Chain Necklace
Petit Moments Wren Imitation Pearl Linear Drop Earrings
Bonbonwhims Freshwater Pearl Necklace in White
Brooches, My Dear
I’m dead serious: Brooches are making a comeback and if you’re giving them side-eye, just know I’m giving it right back at you. Because brooches are cool! They add so much to any outfit and they’re extremely versatile. Embellish a plain jacket with a cluster of them, add interest to a skirt with a couple, show your affinity for a particular hobby (how cute is that guitar one below?) with one you wear every day. There are lots of times an outfit just doesn’t work with a necklace or body jewelry, but it still needs something. Brooches are that something. Let’s all just agree to agree.
shop the brooch trend
Off-White x Gabriel Urist Cowboy Boot Pin
Claudie Pierlot Heart-Shape Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Plated & Mother-of-Pearl Guitar Brooch
Ear Cuffs, All the Way Up: Alexander McQueen playsuit, earrings, and ear cuffs. Body(-ody-ody) Jewelry: Stella McCartney blazer and body chain. Stacked (!!!) Rings: Gucci top; Oscar Heyman rings. Pearls on Pearls: Balmain sunglasses; Kenneth Jay Lane choker; Ben-Amun and No.21 necklaces. Brooches, My Dear: The Frankie Shop blazer; Gucci silver brooch; Louis Vuitton French horn brooch; Kenneth Jay Lane mushroom, flower, and leaf brooches.
Fashion Editor
Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.