A chance to try again and build upon what came before is just one the beauties of the inevitable transition from December to January each year, and this new beginning rings true in design, just as it does in all areas of life. As we look forward through the new year, it seems that some of the jewelry trends at the forefront of 2021 have only grown stronger, while others have sprung up of their own accord, ready to storm the scene. Regardless of their birth or rebirth, here are the jewelry styles that will take precedence in 2022.
Zodiac Signs
Maybe it's the feeling of having less control over the trajectory of our lives the last two years, or just the fact that we need a little extra reminder to look above for inspiration and guidance, but zodiac signs—always a strong element in the high and fine jewelry space— are even more present than usual.
Briony Raymond Zodiac Bracelet
Astrology, the pseudoscience that ascribes meaning to the movement of stars and other celestial beings coordinating with the time of year one was born, came to look how it does today thanks to the ancient Greeks: Ptolemy, to be exact. And while we can't predict what the future holds, we can remind ourselves to take comfort in the never-ending movement heavens, thanks to jewelers like Verdura and David Yurman.
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Zodiac Pendant Necklace – Aquarius
Stylized Florals
Nature has been a constant source of inspiration for designers across many creative disciplines for centuries and the past year was no different. Looking ahead, 2022 is shaping up to credit many of its creations to the earth's beauty, which also speaks to sustainability coming to the forefront of the design industry like never before.
Specifically, stylized motifs of nature take the front seat, like David Webb's new Asheville collection (the first since Mr. Webb's time to introduce new elements to the house's library of jewelry) that celebrates the era of flower power and change of thought during America's youth quake in the 1960s.
Adina Reyter Diamond Flower Diamond Drop Earrings
Oversized Earrings
Irene Neuwirth One of a Kind Pavé Gumball Swing Hoops
If brooches were the comeback jewelry piece of the last year or so, then the oversized earring will be the one to watch in 2022. Perhaps it's all part of the idea that once life gets back to the new normal, the spirit of the roaring 1920s will return, and earrings that are showstoppers in size will rule the jewelry box. High and fine jewelry designers are leading the charge, with names like Rodarte, Burberry, and Isabel Marant sending supersized baubles down the runways during the SS22 shows.
Sanjay Kasliwal Sipa Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Whether hoops, drop, or button earrings, designers are coming back to the party with the adage 'More is more' in mind. And after the last two years, why not reach for the bold and over-the-top option?
Bina Goenka Gold Multi-stone Earrings
A Celebration of Color
Goshwara 18K Yellow Gold 3-Stone Citrine and Garnet Ring with Diamonds
Goshwara 18K Yellow Gold 3-Stone Citrine and Garnet Ring with Diamonds
A riot of color has been showing up recently in all sorts of places: interiors (goodbye, all-white walls!), the runways, and of course, jewelry. Dazzling combinations of all sorts of precious and semi-precious gemstones create a feeling of joy and lightness when all set side-by-side. And these sensational rainbow pieces are the accessory to reach for when wearing a monochromatic ensemble.
Designs like Boucheron's Illusion Ring, set with a center stone of an opal, takes inspiration from the beauty of light and how it can cast many different colors and appear in many different forms, like a beam, a ripple, a ray. Indeed, it's an idea for how to think about the upcoming year and how we can incorporate moments of light into our everyday lives.
