AFTER SEVERAL YEARS of sentimentality and comfort driving top trends, we’re finally seeing a real return of joy and playfulness. The trends of 2023 are whimsical and happy, a blend of innovation and nostalgia. These styles don’t just make you smile, they make you laugh with delight. Lean into the fun, and your customers will leave your store feeling like you sold them a wearable taste of happiness.
Fiori Ethereal ring by ASHI features round diamonds (1.05 TCW) in the shape of a heart in 18K white gold, $5,990. Call (800) 622-2744, email couture@ashidiamonds.com or visit ashidiamonds.com for more information. MODEL: Gabrielle Paoletti / PHOTOGRAPHER: Nell Hoving
Haute Hearts
This most classic of motifs is enjoying a ravishing renaissance. No longer relegated to Valentine’s Day gifts, these haute hearts use dramatic colors and dynamic design details to keep things interesting. The perfect way to add a little sweetness and a lot of style to any occasion.
Sophia by Design
14K yellow gold necklace with mother of pearl (0.80 TCW) and diamonds (0.21 TCW).
$1,916
(215) 629-0260, sophiabydesign.com
Lafonn
Gold and platinum plated sterling silver necklace with mother of pearl and simulated diamonds (0.53 TCW).
$270
(855) 2-LAFONN, lafonn.com
KC Designs
14K yellow gold necklace with diamonds (0.68 TCW).
$3,050
(800) 552-3790, kcdesignsnyc.com
Shy Creation
14K yellow gold bangle with diamonds (3.25 TCW).
$10,600
info@shycreation.com, shycreation.com
Rachel Quinn
14K yellow gold earrings with lab-grown coral, diamonds, rubies, and lab-grown ruby droplets.
$2,895
(646) 345-0816, rachelquinn.com
Storrow
14K yellow gold charm with garnet, pearl, and enamel.
$3,350
(215) 850-4188, storrowjewelry.com
Lausanne
18K gold vermeil ring with quartz.
$178
lausanne@shoplausanne.com, shoplausanne.com
Lionheart
14K yellow gold pendant with malachite and emerald.
$996
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, lionheartjewelry.com
M. Spalten
14K yellow gold earrings with opal triplet and lapis.
$2,850
jackie@barri.onmicrosoft.com, mspalten.com
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Gently Goth
With a hint of magic and a dash of darkness, these gently goth jewels are exactly what you’d wear for a dinner date with a mysterious lover who lives in a haunted castle. Always romantic, sometimes spooky, and dramatic in the best way. This trend is part ‘90s revival, part Wednesday Addams mania and so much fun.
Erica Molinari
18K yellow gold double-sided, hand-engraved charm with vitreous enamel.
$3,380
info@ericamolinari.com, ericamolinari.com
Moritz Glik
18K yellow gold and blackened silver necklace with rose cut diamonds (2.46 TCW) and brilliant cut diamonds (3.85 TCW) in a white sapphire compartment.
$15,900
info@moritzglik.com, moritzglik.com
Quality Gold
Brushed stainless steel necklace with ion-plated yellow gold.
$85
(800) 354-9833, qgold.com
KIL NYC
14K yellow gold necklace with opal and garnet.
$1,300
krystelle@kil-nyc.com, kil-nyc.com
Metalicious
Recycled sterling silver ring with garnet.
$200
(917) 658-6316, metalicious.com
Anatoli
Sterling silver bracelet.
$585
(845) 334-9000, anatolijewelry.com
LORAK Jewelry
14K yellow gold necklace with opal and champagne diamonds on a 24-inch chain.
$1,850
(757) 401-1307, lorakjewelry.com
Ellina’s Treasures
Fine Jewelry & Art Yellow gold-plated sterling silver earrings.
$720
0030 6946065561, ellinastreasures.com
Loriann Jewelry
14K yellow gold ring with black spinel and black diamonds.
$1,950
(203) 943-0499, loriannjewelry.com
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Under the Sea
As Sebastian the singing Disney crab knows, everything’s better down where it’s wetter. This dreamy trend draws on all things aquatic, bringing the beauty and majesty of our planet’s vast oceans to jewelry design. Mermaidcore is already hot online, and this trend can only grow with the release of the new Little Mermaid movie.
Maura Green Jewelry
14K yellow gold pendant with abalone, chalcedony, diamonds (0.33 TCW) and opals (0.42 TCW).
$2,800
green.maura@gmail.com, mauragreenjewelry.com
Morgan Patricia Designs
14K yellow gold necklace with Australian boulder opal.
$1,315
(732) 816-5705, morganpatriciadesigns.com
Sterling Reputation
Sterling silver pendant with cubic zirconia.
$89
(954) 578-1880, sterlingreputation.com
Lunar Rain
18K yellow gold ring with enamel and ruby.
$1,710
(604) 219-6525, lunarrain.com
Emily Weld Collins
18K yellow gold necklace with carved malachite (5.49 TCW).
$2,450
info@emilyweldcollins.com, emilyweldcollins.com
Effy Jewelry
Sterling silver ring with 14K rose gold and diamonds.
$487, (877) ASK-EFFY, effyjewelry.com
Stuller
14K yellow gold earrings with seed pearls.,
$399
(800) 877-7777, stuller.com
Three Stories
14K yellow gold double-sided spinner ring with turquoise and diamonds.
$3,450
emily@threestoriesjewelry.com, threestoriesjewelry.com
Lene Vibe
18K yellow gold earrings with green diamond beads and colored diamonds (0.22 TCW).
$8,435
+45 23636462, lenevibe.com
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Silver Strong
Silver is done taking a backseat to yellow gold: Gen Z loves this versatile, affordable metal. These bright young things like their silver to be just as bold as they are, with daring lines and substantial silhouettes that refuse to fade into the background. Every single one of these singular pieces is an outfit-maker waiting to happen.
Frederic Duclos
Rhodium-plated sterling silver earring.
$140
(714) 898-3636, fredericduclos.com
Kelim
Sterling silver pendant.
$165
(301) 448-7367, kelimjewelry.com
Phillip Gavriel
Sterling silver hoop earrings.
$150
(800) 622-0960, phillipgavriel.com
Mara Scalise
Sterling silver cuff bracelet.
$1,890
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, marascalise.com
Bondeye Jewelry
Sterling silver ring with black diamonds.
$950
orders@bondeyejewelry.com, bondeyejewelry.com
Judith Peterhoff
Recycled sterling silver earrings.
$250
0044 (0)7542 436 426, judithpeterhoff.com
Sara Shala
Silver ring with diamonds.
$355
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, sarashala.com
Zina
Sterling Silver Sterling silver cuff bracelet.
$795
(310) 286-2212 Ext. 117, zinasterling.com
Monbouquette
Sterling silver earrings with freshwater pearls.
$395
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, monbouquettejewelry.com
