Jewellery trends 2025: these styles are hot

Jewellery trends 2025: these styles are hot

Fashion trends put you in a good mood. They provide variety, enhance a sense of community, and offer the opportunity to rediscover yourself through accessories or to use the treasures you already have at home for a fashionable comeback. We present the trends that will dominate the jewelry world in 2025.

This year, market research, fashion and jewelry labels, and social media platforms have once again compiled a list of the trends that will influence and excite us. Some of these may be short-lived microtrends, while others have been emerging for some time and have since gained popularity.

You can discover overarching themes that influence and drive individual trends. These include sustainability, price awareness, and the need to express one's personality.

Colored gemstones and fancy cuts

The trend for colored gemstones is a perennial favorite in the jewelry world—and why not? Colored gemstones are a popular alternative to diamonds—especially when it comes to that special ring for a marriage proposal. What makes colored gemstones so popular is obvious: everyone has a favorite color, which they can find reflected in a colored gemstone. This colorful jewelry complements a harmonious outfit, reflects personal preferences, and puts you in a good mood.

Birthstones have also continued to gain momentum. Each month of the year is assigned one or two gemstones, which become the basis for a particularly personalized piece of jewelry. The birthstone for March, by the way, is aquamarine. The most popular colored gemstones include the classics: ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Gemstones in delicate, pastel shades like tourmaline and morganite are also popular this year. The delicate green and pink shades, in particular, are perfect for spring, as they are reminiscent of delicate blossoms.

In keeping with the colored gemstone trend: Vintage cuts and fancy cuts are back in fashion. This means that color can be combined with more unusual designs in gemstones, which naturally makes them even more eye-catching.

VintageCuts and styles

The vintage trend is also becoming a long-term trend. There are several reasons for this. Awareness of sustainability and price-consciousness are leading many jewelry fans to buy used or pre-loved pieces. Previously owned accessories are less harmful to the environment, are often more affordable, and have retained their quality. It's also easy to find a few beautiful old pieces in your drawers and jewelry boxes at home and give them a new lease of life with the help of the vintage trend.

More conscious consumerism is also influencing new jewelry designs, which are experiencing a comeback thanks to the vintage aesthetic. The vintage trend includes, among other things, the Art Deco style of the 1920s, which is also associated with the popular gemstone cuts (see above). Jewelry of this type is characterized by the Asscher cut, baguette cut, or emerald cut. The vintage jewelry trend is also giving another exciting decorative material a new stage...

Pearls with natural character

Pearl jewelry has enjoyed a successful comeback in jewelry fashion three years ago. It's no wonder, since pearls are a timeless classic. They are considered elegant and feminine, suitable for every occasion, and their versatility allows them to be combined with any other material, creating innovative and modern styles. Pearls enhance an office outfit as well as a party look and accompany brides as jewelry on one of the most emotional days of their lives.

They are “vintage” because the classic strands of pearls that our grandmothers wore in the 1950s and 60s can now be taken out of the jewelry box again. 

What's new, however, is the fact that, in addition to perfectly round pearls, pearls with a natural character can now also be worn. Large, irregularly shaped baroque pearls are strung together to create striking necklaces or add that certain something to earrings. Individuality and personal expression continue to play a major role in jewelry. Since no two baroque pearls are alike, they are a perfect fit for these needs as a jewelry material, thus fueling the trend. Those who wish can even have the irregularly shaped pearl transformed into a completely new and personalized piece of jewelry by a jeweler.

Statements and sculptures

Statement jewelry also has the potential to become a perennial favorite. Since 2023, we've seen jewelry become increasingly larger and more opulent. While small chains and tiny earrings are still basic, they're not the choice for a truly wow-worthy look. The jewelry that wows is eye-catching, often made of yellow gold or covered in sparkling pavé.

This has given rise to a trend that puts sculptural jewelry in the spotlight: These striking pieces are no longer just large, three-dimensional, and almost lifelike. The forms they take are often floral or inspired by the animal world. This creates space for gemstones and other decorative materials to enhance the designs and make them even more striking.

Earrings and necklaces are the two jewelry highlights that are perfect for enhancing an outfit and making a real statement. Cocktail rings and eye-catching bangles also enhance the trend.

Of flowers and diamonds

The statement jewelry not only comes in the form of artistic, sculptural shapes, but also achieves its breathtaking effect through the use of sparkling rhinestones and diamonds. 

This year's trendy designs are especially well-suited for spring and summer, as they'll be not only sparkling but also floral and romantic. Feminine flowers and butterflies characterize the styles and bring a cheerful mood to everyday life.

Newcomers: Laboratory diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are still a trend in the jewelry world. What makes them so attractive to many jewelry fans is primarily their price point. Lab-grown diamonds are available at much more affordable prices, offering the pleasure of being able to afford, for example, a solitaire with a slightly larger stone. Their easy availability and constantly improving manufacturing processes make lab-grown diamonds in fancy cuts and fancy colors possible, setting new standards in jewelry design.

Charms, Y-chains and bicolor jewelry

Styles that offer a great deal of creative freedom and invite wild mixing and matching are also back in fashion. Charms for necklaces and bracelets, and more recently, earrings, are particularly well-suited for this. These charms can not only be combined as the mood takes them, but also invite collecting, appearing playful and vibrant.

In keeping with this, the two-tone look with combinations of gold and silver is also back in fashion. This opens up new possibilities for cool layering looks, where, for example, a silver and a gold chain of different lengths are worn together. For those who want to add the finishing touch to their trend-conscious look, opt for Y-chains. These chains are transformable and versatile, perfectly suited to those seeking a personal touch. The mix of colors, materials, and styles demonstrates that anything goes, nothing is forbidden.

Conclusion: The year 2025 has plenty of trends and styles to choose from. Many trends are perfectly combinable, which will put you in a good mood twice over. Many trends also prove to be long-lasting, so you can invest in some higher-quality pieces with a clear conscience, as they have the potential to become long-lasting styles.

Annegret Moser