THESE JEWELS ARE
THE MAIN CHARACTERS
This statement jewelry underlines the fact that jewels have always been worn to capture attention.
Jewelry is all about the gesture. It’s never necessary, so why not lean into that? To wear striking statement jewelry is to understand the core purpose of jewelry: to captivate and enchant. Precious stones, valuable metals, and sculptural detailing all contribute to the character of an accessory, and when all of those aspects are pushed to the max, the final product becomes something unmissable.
Names like Chopova Lowena, Marni, and Justine Clenquet prove there is no limit to designers’ creativity when it comes to jewelry. Resin dice, rhodochrosite stones, and leather tags are all standard procedure here, adding credence to the idea that jewelry is the final flourish of a look, where you can amplify the personality of each garment.
Featured In This Image: Chopova Lowena necklace.
This season, Chopova Lowena’s signature pleated skirts and folk-inspired garments are supplemented by a range of jewelry that’s hard to look away from. Combining various links, colors, and materials, the Cherub Hardware Necklace is as big and brash as necklaces come. It may not be comfortable, but it’s definitely worth it.
Featured In This Image: Marni necklace.
Marni’s collections are some of the most fun in fashion. Lighthearted palettes and prints populate the collection, extending all the way to the accessories. Here, five resin dice are the focal point of a cable link chain. Crystal detailing to each dice spells out the Marni name, adding some sparkle—as if the piece needed it.
Featured In This Image: ABRA earrings.
Men’s earrings tend to steer clear of bold stones, but ABRA revels in the maximalist exuberance of them. Large, deep crimson crystals are the defining factor of these show-stealing earrings.
Featured In This Image: Jean Paul Gaultier necklace.
Minimalism isn’t part of modern Jean Paul Gaultier’s vocabulary. Trompe l’oeil prints and in-your-face jewelry are the name of the game and it’s working. The brand’s resurgence as a pillar of the Y2K scene is impossible to ignore and well-earned, too.
Featured In This Image: Numbering necklace.
Numbering’s excitingly original approach to jewelry has set it apart as one of Korean fashion’s brightest stars. This faux-pearl necklace epitomizes the label’s style, which is always big and always immaculate.
Featured In This Image: Alighieri ring.
British jewelry brand Alighieri’s designs are inspired by Dante’s writings and, as such, have an ancient quality to them. The ‘Skies Ablaze’ ring features a burning pink rhodochrosite stone in the 24k gold-plated sterling silver frame.
Featured In This Image: Justine Clenquet bracelet.
Justine Clenquet’s mix-and-match creations fuse together disparate chain styles to create chaotic but often ethereally beautiful pieces. The Shanon bracelet does so with finesse, combining a sea of crystals with a pared-back chain link. The contrasting sections emphasize each other’s qualities.
Featured In This Image: Harlot Hands ring.
Harlot Hands’s signature claw-like detailing masterfully tempers the delicate femininity of a pink glass crystal at the center of the Veil ring. It’s a tried-and-tested formula for the LA brand, whose designs are immediate conversation starters.
- Date: December 11, 2023
