5 Biggest Spring Jewelry Trends 2020

Publish date: 2024-06-05

1. Colorful Jewelry

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Forget sticking to gold and silver, designers brought on an explosion of color for Spring 2020's jewelry. There were bright floral and beaded pieces at Ulla Johnson, gemstones at Brandon Maxwell, and mismatched colors at Marc Jacobs and Ports 1961. Channeling our inner kids, the look is all about having fun with your accessories.

Pictured: Ulla Johnson

Colorful Jewelry

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Brandon Maxwell

Colorful Jewelry

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Ports 1961

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How To Wear: Colorful Jewelry

When it comes to color, don't be afraid to mix up your stones and metals. The more mishmash, the easier it is to pair with your wardrobe as it opens up the range of shades to coordinate.

Brandon Maxwell x Kenneth Jay Lane Shop the Trend Now: Colorful Jewelry

Shop the Trend Now: Colorful Jewelry

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The colorful gemstone jewelry from Brandon Maxwell's Spring 2020 runway, a collaboration with Kenneth Jay Lane, is already available for pre-order. 

Kyoto Tango Shop the Trend Now: Colorful Jewelry

Shop the Trend Now: Colorful Jewelry

Let the designer do the mixing for you—Kyoto Tango bangles come in a set of three color ways.  

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Roxanne Assoulin Shop the Trend Now: Colorful Jewelry

Shop the Trend Now: Colorful Jewelry

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Roxanne Assoulin's beaded necklaces bracelets are the ultimate way to add some color—and some fun—into your jewelry collection. 

2. The Single Earring

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Earrings are going solo this season. The single earring look dominated Spring 2020 runways from Prabal Gurung to Tibi and Marc Jacobs. The key to achieving this look? Go for an earring that's statement-making enough to stand on its own.

Pictured: Tasaki Atelier by Prabal Gurung

The Single Earring

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The Single Earring

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How To Wear: The Single Earring

For medium to bigger size singles, opt for 'less is more' to really highlight your lobes.

Ginette NY 18K Rose Gold & Onyx Solo Humbo Heart Single Drop Earring

18K Rose Gold & Onyx Solo Humbo Heart Single Drop Earring

Ginette's take on a heart is tough and less sweet, designed more angular, making it cool to wear on just one ear.  

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Alighieri Shop the Trend: The Single Earring

Shop the Trend: The Single Earring

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Alighieri's handmade earring, which is sold as a single, is made of freshwater cornflake pearls and gold-plated bronze.

AMBUSH Shop the Trend: The Single Earring

Shop the Trend: The Single Earring

You only need one earring when it's this cool. 

3. Oversized Chains

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Chains got bigger and better on the spring runways. Brandon Maxwell sent giant sparkling versions (some complete with matching chain earrings) down his runway, while Zimmermann layered oversized chain necklaces with beaded ones.

Pictured: Brandon Maxwell

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Oversized Chains

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Zimmermann

Oversized Chains

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How To Wear: Oversized Chains

The key to styling an oversized chain link is to contrast the size with something more delicate like a single diamond necklace.

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Rosantica By Michela Panero Shop the Trend: Oversized Chains

Shop the Trend: Oversized Chains

Oversized but lightweight, this long chain link necklace elevates even the most basic of outfits. 

Marni Shop the Trend: Oversized Chains

Shop the Trend: Oversized Chains

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Go bold or go home with this statement necklace that features a pop of color too. 

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Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics. 

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Jewelry and shoe enthusiast, and all things feline. 

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