2020, a New Decade with New Jewelry Trends

Whether one follows fashion trends because they like trendsetting on Instagram, or they feel more confident when dressed in the latest fashions, there is without a doubt, a huge need for predicting the future of fashion. So, the question remains, what does next year hold for the jewelry industry? According to style experts and runway designers, 2020 is all about statement jewelry. Unlike statement jewelry of the past that was bulky and covered with intricate details, the 2020 statement trend makes bold visuals utilizing basic objects. One might say that 2020 is the year of refined statement jewelry.

Most jewelry displayed on runways and in magazines are exaggerated, costume interpretations of popular trends. This is necessary to make an impact with far distance photography. People typically prefer more toned-down versions of runway trends, whether it’s their jewelry or clothing. Therefore, Valina took these bold trends and adapted them to match our fine jewelry clientele. So, let’s explore these up-and-coming fashion trends and see how you can wear them in everyday life.

2020 Fashion Trends - Chains

Most fashion goes in and out of style over the decades. Over the last few years, we have seen a lot of 70s and 80s fashion trends come back to life. Some examples include fanny packs, suede pants, crop tops, and neon colors displayed in bold patterns. Now, oversized chains are back. Large chains first became popular in the 80s when hip hop and rap music started taking over mainstream youth culture. Unlike in the past, high-fashion gurus do not want pure gold or silver chains anymore. Most people are gravitating towards modern materials that are produced in more vibrant colors and patterns, like fabric chains and recycled plastic chains.

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Whether you wear chains the size of golf balls or peas, or buy chains in eco-friendly cotton or pure platinum metal, the main rule to this trend is wearing chains as the featured design versus wearing a chain just as a thin strand holding a pendant to your neck. This means oversized chains will appear in more forms than just necklaces next year, like appearing as earrings, rings, and bracelets. This was the direction Valina took. None of our oversized chains are necklaces. Take our oversized yellow-gold chain collection for example, CDD3097-Y, an interlocked design mimicking the look of a chain, adds unexpected detail and interest to your hand. The ring’s matching set of earrings (EDD3022-Y) and bracelet (LDD414-Y) add the same level of intrigue to your look. Wearing chain jewelry like these pieces anywhere other than your neck, instantly makes your style look more modern and edgy.

Big Hoops On-Trend For 2020

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Big hoops are another flash from the past. Unlike big chains, this trend was originally popular in the 60s and 70s, especially for disco divas. The 90s and 00s subdued this trend with its plain and simplistic fashion empire. But in the dawn of a new decade, during a new emergence of the roaring 20s, big hoops have made a comeback. On the runways, the hoops are so big they touch the model’s collar bones. Many of these hoops are very elaborate too, with multiple layers, unique adornments like shells and pearls, and very wide girths. These 4 to 6-inch long hoops are very drastic showstoppers. But regular people do not need hoops that big or extravagant to turn heads. All they need are our 3-carat diamond and white gold hoops with a locking back. EDD3303-W might only be an inch long, but their dazzling sparkle can be seen from a distance. Who needs flashy decorations on their hoops when they can have diamonds? Also, many people are being drawn toward large hoops because they are gorgeous, fun, and flashy. Hoops are an easy way to feel fearless.

Fun 2020 Jewelry Trend - Balls

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Another fun jewelry trend in 2020 is balls. Colorful cotton balls and pompoms were popular in 2019. They were lightweight, long, soft, and sometimes graduating in size. You could wear them and barely feel them! But in 2020, the trend is transforming into a desire for shiny balls. On the runway, ball jewelry takes on themes like the planets and holiday decorations. They are often worn as dangling weights on the ends of earrings and necklaces. This dangling solitaire ball style is the direction Valina took with our silver ball collection. What makes a piece like PSS003-P and its matching set of earrings (ESS003-P) amazing, is how lightweight they are. We made these weighted-looking metal balls nearly as lightweight as the material styled balls that came before them. These pieces come in silver, rose gold-plated, and yellow gold-plated. They are also great for holiday parties because they take on the appearance of ornaments. So, wearing them year-round will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling of the festive season, helping bring a smile to your face.

Bold Color Explosion Trending For 2020 Jewelry Fashion

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Another motif that brings a smile to people’s faces is bold colors. The last decade was a little subdued in color, with a strong focus on pastels, but it seems people are embracing the brighter colors again on the runways and in everyday fashion. Color is being used in subtle pops, like with makeup and jewelry. Specifically, combining multiple gemstones is going to be very popular next year. Many jewelry designers are making gemstone ombres, or creating pieces with contrasting gemstone colors like CGE193Y-MIX, or it’s matching necklace, CGP193Y-MIX. These cute little rainbows might be delicate, but they still make a strong statement, which is the whole theme of jewelry in 2020.

Another popular color trend is following the Pantone color of the year. Even though Pantone has done the color of the year for over twenty years, it has only become popular and widely referenced in the past few years. Nowadays, many industries use Pantone’s chosen color to inspire them. This includes industries like home decor, fashion, makeup, and publications. For 2020, the color of the year is Classic Blue. Our blue sapphires are a perfect match for this blue tone. Therefore, sapphire will likely be one of the most popular gemstone choices in the months to come.

New Fashion Trend For 2020 - Enhancer Jewelry

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Many of the trends we’ve discussed are adaptations of trends from the past, but this final jewelry trend is true adaptable fashion. These days, people like having options and being able to quickly change their look around. First, reversible fashion and jewelry filled this need, but that style is old news now. The hottest adaptable fashion is enhancer jewelry. Enhancer jewelry is specifically designed so you can add and remove pieces from it as you please. Valina currently has enhancer earrings and necklaces. The earrings are dangling chains and gems you attach to regular studs to create a more glamorous look, like EDD3030-Y. But what we will focus most on here are the enhancer necklaces. Available in three styles, these are designed so you can add nearly any pendant to the already decorative center of the necklace. PSD007-W, a white gold horseshoe necklace, perfectly cradles most pendant bails. Maybe one day a star pendant matches your outfit, but then the next day a yellow gold cross matches your outfit better. With an enhancer necklace, you have the freedom to change these pendants out as you please. Designed to accommodate any customer, these necklaces (the horseshoe, open-infinity, and the winged arrow) can all be ordered in white, rose, and yellow gold as well.

Now with knowledge of the style to come, you can jump ahead of the bandwagon and buy the 2020 jewelry styles you like most before everyone else does! Be the trendsetter in your group and inspire aww among your coworkers. 2020 is the year to be bold and make a statement you’ll never forget.