The Biggest Jewelry Trends for Spring 2021, Straight From the Runways

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published 26 January 2021

With the exception of hand-beaded chains for your mask, jewelry has been overlooked for the larger part of the past year. Despite this, designers sent a mix of gorgeous styles down the runway for the new spring season, ranging from casual jewelry to black-tie baubles. We saw beach beads at Etro and Versace, show-stopping XL earrings at Dolce & Gabbana and Ulla Johnson, and so much more. Once again, designers tried to sell us on mini bags as necklaces, but the question remains: Are we buying it? You decide. Below, five trends from our four favorite fashion cities to invest in now.

Beach Beads

Whether worn alone or layered, these colorful beads are the perfect addition to your beach look. Here's to the hope of vacationing in 2021.

Versace

Beach Beads

Jason Wu

Beach Beads

Kenneth Ize

Chan Luu Mauve Mix Seed Bead Necklace

These champagne-colored beads make this necklace a neutral piece.

Éliou Dree Necklace

Surfer meets sophisticated in this Lapis Lazuli necklace from Éliou.

Anni Lu 18kt Gold-Plated Alaia Beaded Necklace

This colorful necklace is the perfect layering piece.

Pearl Power

Pearls are no longer just for your grandmother. Designers sent these stones in a mix of silhouettes down the spring runways. From drop earrings to layered necklaces, there's a style for you.

Jason Wu

Pearl Power

Simone Rocha

White Space Kenna Birthstone Pearl Necklace

This baroque pearl necklace will stand out whether worn alone or layered.

Agmes Baroque Patrice Earrings

This freshwater pearl style is a great choice for everyday.

Anita Berisha Pearl Clip-on Earrings

Try this cluster pair for a heavier look.

Metal Crush

Trade in your smooth gold hoops for a textured pair. This season, designers swapped flat gold and silver pieces for rigid, "crushed" styles.

Acne

Metal Crush

Chloe

Metal Crush

Jacquemus

Épifenē Textured Statement Earring With Lion-Head Post

This textured pair is perfect for a night out.

Ambush Crush Bangle

If you buy one bracelet this season, make this it. The 18kt gold plated silver bangle won't disappoint.

Jlani Jewels Toni

This textured band comes in at a great price.

Shoulder-Grazing Earrings

Make an entrance in a pair of shoulder-grazing earrings. Whether for day or black tie, these earrings are more versatile than you'd think.

JW Anderson

Shoulder-Grazing Earrings

Dolce & Gabanna

Shoulder-Grazing Earrings

Ulla Johnson

Fenty Crystal Drop Hoops

RiRi strikes again with this incredible pair of crystal drop hoops.

Opuline Ariana Earrings

This stone and glass style pairs perfectly with an LBD.

Isabel Marant Marisa Drop Earrings

Stevie Nicks would approve.

Bags as Necklaces

Both chic and delightfully irrational, bags worn around the neck have been trending for a few seasons now. Maybe in 2021 Apple will make an iPhone to fit into these pint-size purses.

Chanel