One of the major takeaways from the Fall/Winter 2025 runways is that jewelry’s purpose is less about looking expensive and more about pulling an outfit together. Maybe it’s a brooch that makes a blazer feel less serious (like at Miu Miu) or stacked cuffs that add texture to a sleeve. This season is about the unexpected details.
Designers across the seasons’ shows played with proportion, weight, and placement. Pieces were styled in surprising ways: long necklaces layered almost to absurdity at Chloé, earrings tangled in hair at McQueen, brooches pinned to shoes (it’s true—I gasped when I saw this walk past me at the Tory Burch show).
Adding the right jewelry is the easiest way to change up your look without buying a whole new wardrobe. If your current rotation feels too safe, look no further—these five jewelry trends offer something looser, weirder, and more fun. And while you’re here, make sure to reference the Fall/Winter 2025 fashion trends and shoe trends too.
Statement Cuffs
Arm yourself with big, architectural bracelets to add some dimension this fall. Here’s your chance to play with materials of all kinds: gemstones, wood, metals, and acetate. Choose one as a standout moment, or mix materials and stack multiples for added drama.
Shop the Statement Cuff Trend
Free People Morrison Bangle
Ben-Amun Exclusive Set-of-Two Animal Wood Bangles
Hermès Olympe cuff bracelet
Big Brooches
Heritage jewelry is having a moment—the kind that looks like you raided your great aunt’s jewelry box. You can achieve this by hunting thrift stores or buying new, and the more the better. Think clustered brooches, like the floral bouquet at Miu Miu. Give yourself your flowers—literally!
Shop the Big Brooches Trend
CLIFTON WILSON Embellished Bee & Jewel Chained Lapel Pin
Susan Caplan Vintage 1980s Ladybird brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Starfish Pin
Long, Layered Necklaces
Delicate layering? Cute. But this season, necklaces are going long—like graze-your-waistband long. Bohemian chains, pendants, and charms are layered with intention and a little bit of chaos. Nostalgia is also a factor; the ones we saw at Chloé gave me Juicy Couture–era charm jewelry flashbacks. Think chunky, vintage, and a little bit messy!
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Pandora Talisman Red Recycled Polyester Cord Necklace
Ben-Amun 24k Gold Triple Charms Necklace
Fringe Earrings
Fringe earrings are back after seasons of tiny hoops. Beaded, metallic, or draped in chain, they’re in full swing. Isabel Marant has been the bohemian jewelry whisperer for years, and this season is no different. Let them tangle in your hair, skim your shoulders, and bring movement to heavy fall layers.
Shop the Fringe Earrings Trend
Allsaints Chain Mesh Handkerchief Statement Earrings
Demarson Melissa Earrings
Unexpected Pearls
Classic pearls are getting a makeover this season—lumpy and irregular baroque pearls feel intentionally offbeat. At Chanel and Givenchy, they added weight and texture. Think less “ladies who lunch” and more rugged and raw.
Shop the Unexpected Pearls Trend
Mejuri Bold Pearl Drop Earrings
goodman Petal Earrings
(Title Image) Dress and scarf Marni, shoes Erdem, bracelets Lizzie Fortunato, Dinosaur Designs (second from top), Lié Studio (third from top), Hermès (fourth from top).
Styled by Brandon Tan. Hair by Ledora at Born Artists. Makeup by Yuui Vision for MAC Cosmetics. Manicure by Honey Nailz at Exposure NY.
Jessica (aka Jess) is a Senior Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, working across both fashion market and styling for print stories, as well as digital fashion and commerce coverage. Prior to joining Cosmo, she worked in fashion at Vanity Fair. Jess lives in New York City and loves spotlighting emerging designers you might not have heard of yet—while also being an unabashedly devoted Love Island fan (dating back to Season 1 of Love Island UK, that’s how serious). See more of her work here, and follow her on Instagram if you love her.
