There’s no denying the power of jewellery to elevate any outfit. While the autumn/winter catwalk shows may have dictated what we’ll be dressing in this AW23, jewellery designers have set the tone (pun intended) for our accessories.
We’ve asked those very same experts what you’ll be wearing on your ears, arms and necks this season.
Beaded jewellery
“Beaded jewellery has made a real comeback this year. Large beads can add such a statement to an outfit, and of course, that much-needed injection of colour. They also look great layered over a knit in the colder months,” says Lucy Crowther, founder of Minka Jewels.
A statement shared by Orit Elhanati, founder of ELHANATI: “Beaded gemstones have this type of boho extravagance, almost a superior calmness to them. They are perfect for layering and creating your own style and they look incredible combined with gold.”
VCH x Minka Kyanite + Malachite Necklace
Big earrings
It’s all about making a statement this season.
Jessie Thomas, founder of her namesake brand says, “I feel like people are drawn towards an impactful earring lately, perhaps as a way of adding interest to the more simple ‘quiet luxury’ fashion that’s so popular.”
YSSO founder Alexia Karides attributes the trend to dainty jewellery fatigue, adding: “After years of demi-fine jewellery being mainly associated with smaller designs – I think people are looking for jewellery that allows them to express themselves, but also act