Top 5 jewellery trends modern Australian women are adoring

The Power of Personal Expression Through Jewellery

A piece of jewellery is one of the most personal gifts you can buy, for yourself or someone else. It’s also an often underestimated key to a well-defined capsule wardrobe. Jewellery remains one of the best ways to make even the most conservative look feel uniquely “you.” Whether it’s a vintage-style ring or oversized cuff worn with a tailored suit, or a sculptural ear cuff adding some edge to a breezy summer dress, the right piece (or pieces) of jewellery can express individuality, history and personal taste to any look.

The 2026 jewellery trends we saw filtering down from Paris, Milan, London and New York during fashion month were big, bold and expressive. On the spring/summer 2026 runways, jewellery made a maximalist statement. Bigger, bolder pieces prevailed, vintage-inspired designs and coloured gemstones stepped into starring roles.

The ELLE Edit Of The 2026 Jewellery Trends

Best Colourful Stones: Cushla Whiting Pillow Pendant, $4,500
Best Sculptural Designs: Julietta Rowan Cuff Bracelet, $310
Best Daytime Diamonds: Angara Diamond Drop Earrings, $499
Best Statement Beads: Le Sundial Venice Opera Earrings, $990
Best Vintage Charm: Sonia Petroff Leaf Enamel Earrings, $785

Cushla Whiting, creative director and co-founder of her eponymous brand, says the embrace of bold, sculptural forms is a natural evolution from 2025. “Large cuffs and bracelets, alongside mixed metal designs, dominated, while vibrant gemstone earrings and pendants added colour and personality,” she explains. “Jewellery functioned as wearable art — with discretion cast aside in favour of bold colours and unexpected silhouettes.”

We saw vivid gemstones — reds, blues, and greens — that channeled the exuberance of the 1960s and ’70s. “Pieces like our Garnet Pillow Pendant and Emerald Pillow Pendant have been especially popular,” says Whiting. “We’re also seeing growing interest in soft, organic shapes.” Think molten metals or the irregular forms of natural pearls seen at Ralph Lauren’s spring/summer 26 runway.

Mixed materials were another standout on the runways. Designers paired precious metals and gems with leather, wood, and semiprecious stones like malachite, onyx and lapis lazuli. Jonathan Anderson’s first jewellery collection for Dior played with these juxtapositions, and Whiting predicts we’ll see even more of this grounded luxury in the year ahead. “It creates unexpected texture and versatility,” she says.

Personalisation continues to be a key trend. Miami-based designer Martha Calvo — beloved by Dua Lipa — is known for oversized charm bracelets and colourful storytelling pieces, while Pandora’s Talisman collection lets wearers build their own narrative through symbolic charms. The result is jewellery that has a scrapbook quality. If you’re an astrology lover or gifting for someone who is, Monika Ruggerino’s Zodiac Luna signet ring can be engraved with initials and your zodiac sign.

Ultimately, this season’s jewellery trends are rooted in the art of self-expression. Across runways and new-season collections alike, designers are embracing a more-is-more approach, championing everything from sculptural statement earrings and oversized cuffs to layered beads, daytime diamonds and vintage-inspired charms.

The Mood Is Confident, Playful And Deeply Personal

The mood is confident, playful and deeply personal, with jewellery serving as the finishing touch that transforms even the simplest look. Whether investing in a hero piece or curating a stack of everyday favourites, the key is to choose styles that feel distinctly your own while tapping into the season’s most coveted trends.

Colourful Stones

If the jewellery trends defining this season have one thing in common, it’s a newfound appreciation for colour. From vivid emerald greens and oceanic blues to candy-hued pinks and sunshine yellows, colourful gemstones (both natural and lab-grown) are bringing a playful yet polished energy. Whether set in sculptural gold rings, delicate pendants or statement earrings, these vibrant stones offer a fresh alternative to classic diamonds.

ANGARA

Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring

$389 ANGARA

MONICA VINADER

Birthstone Chain Bracelet

$189 MONICA VINADER

CUSHLA WHITING

Pillow Pendant 0.38ct Oval Emerald

$4,500 CUSHLA WHITING

SWAROVSKI

Gema Bangle

$339 swarovski

Sculptural Designs

As fashion continues to embrace individuality, sculptural jewellery is stepping into the spotlight. Characterised by fluid forms, oversized proportions and artful silhouettes, these striking pieces transform everyday accessorising into a style statement.

COMPLETED WORKS

Scrunch Gold Vermeil Earrings

$530 NET-A-PORTER

AGMES

Inti Pendant

$630 AGMES

JULIETTA

Rowan Cuff Bracelet

$391$310 REVOLVE

Jennifer Behr

Wade Gold-Plated Earrings

$460 mytheresa

Daytime Diamonds

Once reserved for special occasions, diamonds have firmly entered the realm of everyday dressing. Fuelled by a growing appetite for versatile fine jewellery—and the increasing availability of both natural and lab-grown stones—the classic gemstone has become part of the modern style uniform. The result is a more effortless approach to luxury, where diamond studs, tennis necklaces and stackable rings are worn as naturally as denim.

MONICA VINADER

Solitaire Diamond Cord Bracelet

$269 MONICA VINADER

MEJRUI

Lab Grown Sapphire Huggies

$328 Mejuri

ANGARA

Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings

$499 angara

EREDE

Delta Signet Ring

$11,000 EREDE

Statement Beads

From oversized gemstone strands and colourful glass beads to sculptural silhouettes and chunky proportions, this statement trend embraces a more expressive approach to accessorising. Whether worn as a single standout piece or layered for maximum impact, these pieces offer an effortless way to inject personality, colour and texture into everyday dressing.

OROTON

Fern Drop Earrings

$79 oroton

LE SUNDIAL

Venice Opera Tasseled Onyx Earrings

$990 net-a-porter

ROXANNE ASSOULIN

Big Bead Stone Necklace

$385 net-a-porter

VERMEER STUDIO

Henri Necklace

$349 vermeer studio

Vintage Charm

Nostalgia continues to shape the jewellery landscape, with vintage-inspired pieces emerging as one of this years biggest trends. From lockets and coin pendants to celestial symbols and heirloom-inspired treasures, these pieces channel the romance of decades past while feeling distinctly modern.

JUJU VERA

Petra Silver Onyx Necklace

$1,595 net-a-porter