Winter 2021 Jewelry Trends - Necklace, Earrings, Ring Trends
Robert King
Published Apr 05, 2026
Solange Franklin, Stylist
"If an outfit is a love letter, I think of jewelry as the signature," says stylist Solange Franklin, who's talents stretch across editorial, runway, and celebrity styling. Her favorite jewelry trend for the upcoming season? Mixed metals. "I like pieces that can layer together to create the effect or ones that have hybrid elements within."
Mateo 14kt Blue Topaz and Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
Mateo 14kt Blue Topaz and Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
One of Franklin's picks for the season, these one-of-a-kind earrings mix Baroque pearls and crystal-clear blue topaz for a luxe finish.
Khiry Khartoum II Ring with Onyx Inlay
Khiry Khartoum II Ring with Onyx Inlay
Next season’s biggest ring trend will be big and bold, so maybe place your dainty diamonds to the side for now. Designers like Miu Miu, Tory Burch, and Balenciaga showed that the statement ring is here to stay for winter and beyond.
The onyx inlay of this two-tone ring is what Franklin likes best about this one from Khiry.
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Mateo 14kt The Little Things Pearl and Diamond Crawlers
Mateo 14kt The Little Things Pearl and Diamond Crawlers
These pearl-and-diamond crawlers can elevate any look instantly.
Angela Fink, Visual Consultant
From the glitz-heavy Paco Rabanne winter collection to the always shiny Oscar de la Renta, the message for the season is simple: You glow, girl. And the piece of choice to help you turn heads is the bold, look-at-me statement earring, Angela Fink says.
"I always default to a bold earring, and I think this winter, we are even seeing some glam rhinestones too," says Fink, citing the bold gemstone necklaces seen at Paco Rabanne and the fringed, shoulder-grazing chandelier earrings at Saint Laurent. "We've been in our homes for a while; it's time for some fun."
Isabel Marant Silver-Tone Fringed Crystal Earrings
Isabel Marant Silver-Tone Fringed Crystal Earrings
Fink says she's had these fringe earrings for three seasons and they never fail to upgrade her look in seconds.
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Bottega Veneta Yellow Gold Curl Hoops
Bottega Veneta Yellow Gold Curl Hoops
"Of late, I like to add a chunky hoop to glam up my T-shirt-and-denim look," says Fink, who loves these soon-to-be-everywhere Bottega Veneta hoops. "I feel put together, polished, but not trying too hard."
Jil Sander Sculpted-Resin Hoop Earrings
Jil Sander Sculpted-Resin Hoop Earrings
While a sculptured resin earring isn't too far a departure from a gold hoop, Fink loves how unexpected it feels for winter.
Rachael Wang, Stylist
"As folks learn about the environmental and humanitarian toll of the mining industry, recycled metals are becoming more desirable," says stylist Rachael Wang, who championed actionable sustainability before it was cool. "Jewelry is what makes an outfit feel uniquely personal, and taking into account how that jewelry is sourced only adds to the effect."
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Machete Hinge Hoops in Gold
Machete Hinge Hoops in Gold
Ideal everyday hoops—Wang says these are a favorite of hers.
Laura Lombardi Treccia Necklace
Laura Lombardi Treccia Necklace
This necklace, another favorite of Wang's, is hand-made from repurposed and vintage materials.
Wonther Upcycled Gold Wide Ring
Wonther Upcycled Gold Wide Ring
SlowCo's bold, upcycled ring is on trend for the winter ahead.
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Sarah Slutsky, Stylist
"I've really been loving the unexpected color pops from designers like Melissa Kaye and Bea Bongiasca," Sarah Slutsky, who adds that she's seen colored stones making a comeback, says.
Bea Bongiasca Flower Funk 9-Karat Gold, Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Ring
Bea Bongiasca Flower Funk 9-Karat Gold, Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Ring
Florals for winter may not have the same ring, but at a time when any bit of optimism helps, we’ll take a touch of a flowery hue that's reminiscent of spring. Winterize the trend seen on the fall runways at Peter Do, Simone Rocha, Prabal Gurung, and Alberta Ferretti by going slightly less literal with it, as seen here with a rose petal-pink ring.
Monica Rich Kosann The Four Image "Midi" Diamond Border Locket
Monica Rich Kosann The Four Image "Midi" Diamond Border Locket
"I've been loving lockets, especially those from Monica Rich Kosann," Slutsky says. "A locket is equally timeless and leans in to the 'dark academia' trend that we have been seeing a lot."
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Melissa Kaye Cristina Small 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Earrings
Melissa Kaye Cristina Small 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Earrings
"I love incorporating color into a completely tonal look," Slutsky, who loves the two-tone hue of these Melissa Kaye earrings, says.
Meeka Hossain, Content Creator
"One of the biggest jewelry trends I’ve seen and love is the resurgence of pearls in everyday wardrobes," Meeka Hossain, a content creator living in Los Angeles, says. "They’ve made a comeback into our daily outfits in the form of chokers, anklets, earrings, and more."
Amarilo Nora Pearl Necklace
Amarilo Nora Pearl Necklace
A dainty pearl pendant can add a touch of sophistication to any minimalist winter outfit.
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Cult Gaia Nora Choker
Cult Gaia Nora Choker
Chokers have always enjoyed the occasional resurgence, but this time, they’re more glam than punk. Labels like Dior, Fendi, and Acne all showed us how elegant—and transformative—the right choker necklace can be. The former tucked logo-adorned chokers under collars for a subtler look, while the latter went more literal with the trend. Hossain loves to style this choker "with a cool oversized blazer, bralette top, and baggy jeans or midi skirt." See here.
éliou Danny Pearl Collar Clip
éliou Danny Pearl Collar Clip
Add this pearl collar clip to your shirts, jackets, or blazers for a fun detail.
Lauren Caruso is a freelance writer, consultant, and digital media strategist that splits her time between NYC and Los Angeles. She has more than ten years of experience within the publishing industry with a focus on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, with tenures at Refinery29, Allure, and The Zoe Report.
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