Trends are only useful when they align with what you'd wear anyway. These are the ones with staying power — and the ones that will look dated fast.
Worth following
- Sculptural gold: smooth organic shapes with no stones. Reads expensive, ages well.
- Intentional metal mixing: two-tone pieces are now designed rather than accidental.
- Lab-grown and moissanite stones: better value, traceable origin, identical brilliance.
- Chunky-but-light hollow gold: bold volume without the weight or the price.
Fading fast
- Ultra-thin plated chains that fade within a season.
- Novelty charm overload — three charms max keeps it charming.
- Logo-heavy pieces that date to the exact year they were made.
The test before you buy
Ask whether you'd still wear it if it were not trending. If the answer is no, buy the cheapest version. If yes, buy the best one you can afford — and buy it once.
See this season's designs at BLYN.