I’ve been shouting at anyone who will listen: Jewelry is the simplest way to update your wardrobe. If you can’t swing an entire closet upgrade every season (um, who can do that?), then at least investing in a few key pieces can make everything you currently have feel so much newer and nower.
In particular, to feel like someone who knows about fashion in fall 2024, you’re going to want to get your hands on ’80s-looking pieces—yes, flashy button-esque styles and bold colors are back. You’ll also want to pick up a few wearable pieces of art, aka sculptural, metallic pieces (just scroll below to see what I mean). Then loading up on pearls and pendants is also not a bad idea.
Keep reading to learn more about each of these trends and shop them. Happy accessorizing!
If this got you excited for the season, you may want to explore more of our fall 2024 trend coverage. We also have all the clothing, bag, and shoe trends you’ve been looking for. You’re welcome. :)
’80s Button Earrings
This style of chunky jewelry is one of the biggest trends for this season and maximalists everywhere are rejoicing. My favorite thing about these is the versatility. These styles are so big and beautiful, you can use them as pins/brooches to jazz up jackets, shirts, scarves, and dresses when you don’t have them in your ears. Saint Laurent and Hailey Bieber are big fans, and we all can see why!
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Pendants
From Bottega Veneta to Tom Ford, long necklaces with statement charms (on both metal chains and cords) totally reigned. This is the perfect piece of jewelry to pair with something flowy and plain to dress things up and elevate your entire outfit.
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Pearl Details
These precious gems have been and always will be timeless additions to any outfit, forever and ever, amen. They’ll never go out of style, because how could they? Just look at them! And designers are doing such pretty things with pearls these days, I don’t know why anyone would want them to not be trendy. Pearls just add a touch of elegance and softness to any look.
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Kendra Scott Leighton Gold Pearl Band Ring
Bold Colors
Don’t shy away from super-vibrant jewelry in fall 2024. It’s the best way to add some depth and a subtle pop of color without going overboard. Silver, gold, and clear stones are nice and all, but I think we as a society are ready to embrace more. Pair exciting tones together and see where the accessories take you!
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Sculptural Metals
Okay, I know I just harped on silver and gold a bit, but I didn’t mean these silvers and golds. Museum-worthy, architectural statement pieces are where it is at as far as fall 2024’s jewelry trends are concerned. Give me the abstract shapes! The big, bold silhouettes! This is the look for people who want everyone to see the jewelry first before the rest of the outfit.
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Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
