'Trust me, these 5 jewellery trends are going to be everywhere in 2026.'

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As far as jewellery trends go, this was a big year for mixing metals.

All of a sudden, it felt like our dainty gold pieces weren't cutting it on their own — so we teamed them with chunkier silver styles and leaned into a whole new jewellery mood.

That's the fun of playing with embellishments: simple switches can change up your whole look, without having to rethink your outfit.

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So what styles will we see explode in the jewellery market in 2026? Some of them might surprise you.

From minimal bangles to marine motifs, here are five trends that are about to be everywhere.

Statement amulets.

This year, a sterling silver shell pendant by New York designer Juju Vera earned its place among The Lyst Index's ranking of the 10 Hottest Items in fashion.

It was quite the coup for a piece by an independent jewellery label, especially considering the other entries were from major brands like Miu Miu and Adidas.

The popular Petra Shell Pendant by Juju Vera, featured on the designer and in sketches at her New York studio. Images: Instagram/@jujuverastudio.

The "Petra Shell Pendant" quickly became a cult buy thanks to its unique shape and status within the style set. And it's become emblematic of a broader trend for weighty amulet necklaces.

On the spring-summer 2026 runways, several designers — including Coach and Michael Kors — styled models with chunky leather pendants, from sculptural shapes to coin pouches.

Leather pendant necklaces on the spring-summer 2026 runways at Michael Kors and Coach. Images: Instagram/@michaelkors; Getty.

Lengthy talismans are the next big thing in jewellery.

Wear them on their own to make a simple statement with a basic outfit: think a white tank and wide-leg pants, or a shift dress and sandals.

Coloured stones.

After years of subdued gold and pearl styles, we're about to see bright stones and glittering rainbow gems have their reign.

In her popular newsletter 'Screenshot This', fashion writer Zara Wong said colourful cabochon stones are catching her eye right now — the pillowy shape you might associate with a high jewellery brand like Bulgari.

Styles from Toni May and Arms of Eve. Images: Instagram/@tonimay; @armsofeve.

On the more budget-friendly side of the spectrum, round beaded necklaces, bracelets and anklets made with semi-precious stones are starting to hit the market.

Coloured stones are the perfect summer adornment. Images: Instagram/@sincerelyjules, @gemtotemjewellery; @reliquiajewellery

Brands including Reliquia, Gem Totem and Petit Moments are having fun with this nostalgic trend — and it's perfect for playing with in the warmer months.

Casual diamonds.

I first caught word of this trend when I noticed New York fashion writer and tastemaker Leandra Medine Cohen posting about diamond toe-rings on her Instagram.

Next year, diamonds will start to pop up in unexpected places that play down their extravagance, rather than just in the conventional settings like engagement rings and tennis bracelets.

We'll see them strung around colourful nylon cords, on toe rings (yes, they're really having a moment), and oversized diamond studs stacked up the ear.

One of Zoe Kravitz' favourite jewellery brands, which she's an ambassador for, is London-based Jessica McCormack. The designer coined the term 'day diamonds' to refer to wearing the glittering stones in your day-to-day outfits, rather than saving them for special occasions.

If it feels a bit inaccessible — you know, throwing a cheeky diamond or two on a rope — Vanity Fair Jewellery Editor Annabel Davidson says this is where more affordable lab-grown diamonds can offer an alternative.

Lab-grown diamond designs by Alison Lou, and Leandra Medine Cohen shares her diamond anklet and toe ring. Instagram/@alisonlou; @leandramcohen.

"That is what lab-grown [diamonds] should be for — experimentation, frivolity, nonchalance," the editor wrote on her popular Instagram page, where she shares her favourite jewellery finds from brands around the world.

"Pretending they're precious or real is just snake oil. I'd wear [them] on the beach, in the surf, and probably mowing the lawn."

Zoe Kravitz is a fan of a casual diamond, wearing Jessica McCormack here, as is Leandra Medine Cohen, who wears Aflalo diamonds. Images: Instagram/@jessica_mccormack; @leandramcohen.

Bicep bangles.

If the last time you wore an upper arm bangle was in the late '90s, get ready for a big resurgence.

Zoe Kravitz, Alexa Chung, Jennifer Lawrence and Zoey Deutch are just some of the famous names that have worn statement bands around their biceps recently.

Alexa Chung, Zoe Kravitz and Zoey Deutch are on the bicep bangle bandwagon. Images: Instagram/@alexachung; @zoeisabellakravitz; @zoeydeutch

This is one of those subtle, 'if you know, you know' type accessory trends, where early adopters will start wearing them now.

But come next year, they'll go totally mainstream. You heard it here first.

Something fishy.

Occasionally in fashion, a random motif just breaks through and you start to see it everywhere.

A few years back it was the Evil Eye. This year it was chillies (they were on everything from earrings to oversized T-shirts). In 2026, that thing will be… fish.

You might've seen influencers wearing skinny sardine-shaped pendants, or gold huggies embellished with little fish charms.

Stylist Monikh with her silver pendant by Swedish designer Louis Abel, and a design by Linden Cook. Images: Instagram/@monikh; @lindencook.

One quick Google brings up countless results across jewellery designers and high street brands alike, who have already caught onto the trend (forgive the pun).

If fish aren't your flavour, all manner of marine motifs are trending too, like shells, starfish and other sea critters. Cute!

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Feature image: Instagram @sincerelyjules.