6 Autumn 2020 Jewellery Trends You're About to See Everywhere

Ever since Daniel Lee sent chunky chain links down the Bottega Veneta runway for the Fall/Winter 2019 season, the heavy-metal detail has gone viral, so to speak. Meaning? Chain links are literally everywhere, appearing on clothing, handbags, shoes, and, of course, in the form of jewellery for Fall/Winter 2020. With a polished spirit, golden chain links are the ticket for an edgy-meets-glamorous look, be it a necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings.

From left: Saint Laurent Autumn 2020, Balmain Autumn 2020, Alberta Ferretti Autumn 2020

A necklace from the Ports 1961 Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.

From weighty collars to thick cuffs and chunky earrings, designers in all four cities gave us heavy metal jewellery made to stand out. Witnessed at Balmain, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, and more, these pieces are definitely bold, but ultrapolished.

From left: Alejandra Alonso Rojas Autumn 2020, Balmain Autumn 2020, Alexander McQueen Autumn 2020

Quite the departure from punk-inspired jewellery, pretty pearls are proving to be another standout trend on designer runways for the Fall/Winter 2020 season. From classic strands to baroque earrings and modern ear jackets, this ladylike look is as exquisite with cocktail dresses as it is a blazer-and-trouser set.

From left: Adeam Autumn 2020, Marc Jacobs Autumn 2020, Chanel Autumn 2020

With a subversive spirit, punky pieces á la the late '90s and early Aughts have staked their claim on designer runways for Fall/Winter 2020. An extension of the chain-link trend, this look teeters into more edgy territory from layered links in silver rather than gold to earrings made to look like safety pins and carabiner clips, this trend can generally be summed up as "a mood." A necklace from the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

From left: Off-White Autumn 2020, Monse Autumn 2020, Jonathan Simkhai Autumn 2020

From New York to London and Milan, designers collections were rife with seriously sparkly earrings and necklaces, proving razzle-dazzle jewels are in for Fall/Winter 2020. From cascading-gem-and-pearl creations at Prabal Gurung to woven rhinestone chokers at Area and cocktail-style earrings at Brandon Maxwell, the bolder the bauble, the better with both casual attire and eveningwear alike.

From left: Tasaki Atelier earrings designed by Prabal Gurung Fall 2020, Area Fall 2020, Lanvin Fall 2020

Hoops and door-knocker earrings have ruled the earring scene in recent seasons, but Fall/Winter 2020 marks the return of the statement earring — specifically, shoulder-grazing lengths. From artisanal styles at Ulla Johnson to beaded iterations at Simone Rocha and mobile-inspired takes at Arthur Arbesser, this jewellery trend looks as stylish with easy basics as it does with bold prints and fanciful fabrics.

From left: Givenchy Autumn 2020, Brandon Maxwell Autumn 2020, Valentino Autumn 2020