These 4 Popular Jewelry Trends Bring the Joy

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

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

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

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.