What are the key winter jewellery trends you need to know about this year? Find out by reading our breakdown of the top six must-have winter jewellery pieces and how to wear them.

 

Winter jewellery trends

While the fashion world likes to throw us a few curve balls now and then, this year’s winter jewellery trends are all about the classics. But that’s not to say your winter jewellery has to be boring. The other themes for the season are splendour and excess - so there’s plenty to play with!

 

1. Classic remixes

This winter jewellery is all about the elevated classic. Opulent jewellery like pearls and diamond tennis bracelets. Pieces and materials that used to be reserved for old money and the very wealthy have been remixed and remastered for a 2022 crowd.

Classic jewellery pieces have had an upgrade. Modern designers have made them bigger, bolder and with a lot more attitude. But not only that, they are now more affordable and just as glamorous. Whoopee! Good news for your jewellery box!

Jersey pearl baroque ring and bangle

2. Bold colours and statement pieces

From single standout earrings to large crystal pieces. Fancy florals and big swinging fringes - statement jewellery is essential this winter. But if you don’t have that one standout piece in your collection, you can always layer instead. Bring together new and old styles to create maximum impact.

Swarovski bracelets in winter jewellery colours

In terms of colours, bold, bright shades, like cobalt blue, barbie pink, marigold yellow, deep purple and black are all key colours this season. If you’re not sure where to start, gemstones, crystals, glass, beads and enamel are all great ways to introduce colour to your jewellery box.

 

3. Necklaces trending this winter

Continuing the theme of classics and opulence, gobstopper pearl necklaces, giant gems and elaborate crystal pieces were key accessories on the catwalks for AW 2022. Glorious gemstone pieces in the colours of the season, like lapis, amethyst and citrine, as well as coloured crystal and glass.

Ania haie blue lapis pendant

While motifs celebrated personal expression and excess. With flouncy florals, swinging fringes, secretive locks and keys, and chunky hearts hung from chains and from earlobes. Silver was everywhere and necklaces were weighty, chunky and formidable, or layered to create impact.

Try out the look by investing in some chunky silver chains to give edge to your casual outfits, or office wear. Layer fringes and fabulous motifs or delicate pearls to create a richly textured look. Or treat yourself to a chunky crystal piece for hitting the dance floor.

 

4. Trending bracelets for your winter jewellery collection

Bangles and cuff bracelets are back on trend. Made from metal or wood and worn stacked at the wrist, or as a single, statement piece on the wrist or upper arm.

Picture of lots of bracelets by jewellery designer ania haie in a pile

Classic tennis bracelets are also back in favour. But while they look like the diamond studded versions, you don’t have to remortgage your house to have one of these beautiful tennis bracelets. Choose a crystal piece in silver, gold or rose gold and have all the glamour, without the pain.

 

5. Giant pearls, crystals and gemstones

Pearls used to be the exclusive plaything of royalty and the extremely wealthy. They had a rather fusty reputation for a while, associated with those pearl strings your grandmother might wear. But pearls have had a recent redux and now they are open to everyone.

Kit heath pearl necklace

Over the last few years we have seen pearls come into their own. With designers embracing both natural and polished pearls in their collections. Taking the opulence of old and giving it a facelift. Which means pearls are now more accessible and just as gorgeous.

Alongside other giant gemstones on the catwalks this year, pearls were bigger than ever before. Huge, elaborate gemstone and crystal pieces hung around necks. While giant gobstopper pearls weighed on fingers and earlobes. Or sat in fat in rows around necks and wrists.

Those gobstopper versions might be out of most people’s budget. But more affordable and wearable pearls are now available..

And the most wonderful thing about pearls, is that they are amazingly versatile. They look great with office outfits and casual clothes, but also stunning against a little black dress. Use them to dress your outfit up or down with a touch of classic elegance.

 

6. Winter jewellery silver linings

And finally, it’s been all about gold in the fashion world for the last few years, but it looks like silver is finally making a comeback.

Model wearing annie haak silver bracelet stack

Sculpted silver pieces and chunky silver chains, silver hoops and rings are all back in fashion’s good books. The even better news is that cooler tone of silver makes it perfect for accessorising your winter wardrobe.

Silver jewellery also looks glorious against the Fall 22 colours like black, blue and pink. And it's often more affordable too, so why not treat yourself to a few silver pieces to play with this winter?