Here’s a blog post draft on runway-driven jewellery trends for Autumn/Winter 2025 — what the big shows are showing, what you’ll see in stores, and how to wear it.
What’s Hot on the Runways: Jewellery Trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
The runways of London, New York, Paris, and Milan are already shaping what we’ll wear through Autumn and Winter 2025. The mood this season? Dramatic, expressive, and rich in texture. Here are the jewellery trends you’ll be seeing everywhere — and how to incorporate them into your everyday style.
Major Trends from the Catwalks
- Colossal Hoops / Oversized Earrings
Big, bold hoops are back in full force. We saw pieces that graze the shoulders, ones with thick metal, resin, or even leather. These are eye-catching and meant to make a statement. - Hyper-Modern Metalwork
Sculpted, fluid, molten-metal effects are trending — think earrings and cuffs that seem like they’ve been poured rather than shaped. Mirror-polished silver, asymmetry, organic curves. - Contemporary Pearls
Pearls are getting reinvented. Baroque shapes, irregular forms, unexpected placements (ear cuffs, messy strands, asymmetrical designs) rather than the classic symmetrical string of pearls. - Mixed Metals
The rules are out. Silver + gold + maybe some rose or oxidised metal too. Pieces that combine metal tones in one item, or layering different metals together. - Charms / Personalised / Storytelling Elements
Charms, pendants, motifs — often eclectic, whimsical, symbolic. Animals, astrology, personal symbols — jewellery is becoming more about individual stories. - Statement / Cocktail Rings & Cuffs
Big rings with fancy-cut gemstones; chunky cuffs in metals; pieces that demand attention when hands or wrists are visible. - Gothic / Dark Romanticism
Dark gems, oxidised metals, black accents. Think of moody, romantic motifs — onyx, deep garnet tones, pieces that feel atmospheric.
How to Wear These Trends Without Going Overboard
- Pick one focal piece (e.g. colossal hoop or a statement ring) and let the rest of the jewellery be more subtle.
- Use mixed metals to your advantage: if you have both silver and gold pieces, layer them. Don’t feel like you must stick to one metal family.
- With statement cuffs or large earrings, balance your outfit — if jewellery is heavy, go simpler in clothing textures or colours so the piece stands out without clashing.
- Pearls + modern forms = versatile. Baroque pearls look great with both evening wear and more casual knits or coats, if the design is relaxed.
- Try charms or personalised motifs as a way to bring in trend without committing to full maximalism — maybe a charm necklace, charm bracelet, or even brooch.
Why These Trends Are Showing Up Now
- There’s a pushback against minimalism. Runways are favouring expressive, bold jewellery that contributes to a narrative rather than being background.
- Historically “safe” jewellery materials and colours (simple gold, classic pearls) are being reinterpreted in more daring ways: new shapes, asymmetry, mixed texture or mixed media.
- Jewellery is being used as a form of personal expression — people want pieces that tell a story or show individuality. Customisation, charms, unique shapes all feed into that.
Trend Forecast: What to Watch
- Expect more modular / transformable pieces — items you can change up (detach parts, mix attachments) to switch between looks.
- More focus on ethical materials, lab-grown gemstones, recycled metals — as runway and mainstream buyers demand sustainability.
- Colour pops in jewellery — dark gems, but also unexpected colours paired with metal to contrast stark neutrals in A/W wardrobes.
