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 (opens in new tab) 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, (opens in new tab) 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.

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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

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Beach Beads

Jason Wu

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Beach Beads

Kenneth Ize

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Chan Luu Mauve Mix Seed Bead Necklace

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

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Éliou Dree Necklace

Surfer meets sophisticated in this Lapis Lazuli necklace from Éliou.

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Anni Lu 18kt Gold-Plated Alaia Beaded Necklace

This colorful necklace is the perfect layering piece.

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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

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Pearl Power

Simone Rocha

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White Space Kenna Birthstone Pearl Necklace

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

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Agmes Baroque Patrice Earrings

This freshwater pearl style is a great choice for everyday.

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Anita Berisha Pearl Clip-on Earrings

Try this cluster pair for a heavier look.

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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

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Metal Crush

Chloe

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Metal Crush

Jacquemus

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Épifenē Textured Statement Earring With Lion-Head Post

This textured pair is perfect for a night out.

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Ambush Crush Bangle

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

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Jlani Jewels Toni

This textured band comes in at a great price.

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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

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Shoulder-Grazing Earrings

Dolce & Gabanna

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Shoulder-Grazing Earrings

Ulla Johnson

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Fenty Crystal Drop Hoops

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

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Opuline Ariana Earrings

This stone and glass style pairs perfectly with an LBD.

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Isabel Marant Marisa Drop Earrings

Stevie Nicks would approve.

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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

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Bags as Necklaces

Etro

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Bags as Necklaces

Balenciaga

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Mini Medea Necklace Bag

This punch-colored pink will brighten up any outfit.

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Loewe Small Heel Pouch

This half-moon bag is the perfect travel piece. Throw your essentials in it and go.

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Danse Lente Crocodile Embossed Necklace Bag

This faux-croc bag with metal hardware will pair seamlessly with your wardrobe.

Katie Attardo is the Accessories Editor at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion and jewelry-related.