The Jewelry Trends for Spring 2021, Straight from the Runways
From crushed metals to show-stopping earrings.


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

Bags as Necklaces
Etro

Bags as Necklaces
Balenciaga

Mini Medea Necklace Bag
This punch-colored pink will brighten up any outfit.

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

Danse Lente Crocodile Embossed Necklace Bag
This faux-croc bag with metal hardware will pair seamlessly with your wardrobe.
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Katie Attardo is the Accessories Editor at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion and jewelry-related.
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