Updated 2025-07-09T17:12:49Z
- Business Insider spoke with professional stylists about jewelry trends that'll be huge in 2025.
- They said that watches and rings are the center of attention this year.
- Some stylists also said the quiet-luxury trend is replacing big, branded pieces.
Jewelry can be just as important as clothing when it comes to curating a personal style.
Although some aspects of the accessory are more personal and subjective — wedding bands, family heirlooms, etc — there are still overarching trends that rotate in and out of style.
So, Business Insider spoke with three professional stylists to get their take on all the jewelry trends that will be popular and out throughout the year. Here's what they said.
Curating a collection of comfortable everyday jewelry is the way to go.
Personal and celebrity stylist Kim Appelt predicts a general trend toward convenience, comfort, and ease throughout 2025.
In other words, jewelry that goes with everything — like stacked gold pieces — offers an effortless way to accessorize.
The stylist emphasized the subjectivity of this trend, saying, "your body and your environment" dictate which pieces are best suited to you.
Have fun with your rings.
Ceila "CG" Quarles, who's styled multiple musicians and worked at RSVP Gallery, said ring stacking is already popular.
Many people are even wearing rings "on every single finger," she said. So, if you think you're wearing enough rings, consider adding another.
When following the trend, the stylist suggested leaning toward solid precious metals rather than stones for a more industrial feel.
It's time to buy a watch.
CQ said watches are popular right now, especially among younger crowds looking for more mature looks.
She credits the shift to social media, telling BI that she's noticed that the pressure to curate an image for yourself on different platforms may have "expedited a lot of people's youth."
Just as blazers and other business-casual clothing have come back in style, adding a watch to an outfit helps exude a more tailored and professional look.
1990s-inspired bling is back in a big way.
Fashion is cyclical, and '90s styles have been back in style for a few years now.
Sandra Okerulu, a celebrity stylist with over 10 years of experience, said it's also time to start experimenting with jewelry trends from the decade.
Whether that means investing in customized nameplate pieces or an initial ring surrounded by encrusted gems, bling is at the forefront of the retro trend.
Play around with minimalism this year.
As "quiet" status symbols become more prevalent in the fashion world, Appelt said, minimalism will, too.
"I see classic, I see luxury, I see dainty," she told BI when asked about her 2025 jewelry-trend predictions.
The professional stylist recommends focusing on classic pieces — like a pair of studs or a simple gold chain — for a minimalistic look that exudes luxury.
Don't shy away from mixing metals.
You may have been told that you should never mix gold and silver jewelry, but CQ said that's an antiquated school of thought. What was once considered a fashion faux pas now adds a perfect touch to a stylish look.
"People are not afraid to mix metals anymore," she said. "Having stacked silver and gold? That's hot."
Layering silver and gold pieces can help personalize a look while also making it more modern.
Pearls are still in style.
Appelt said pearls will still be trendy throughout 2025.
Although the jewelry trend has been around for decades, celebrities like Harry Styles have bolstered it and turned pearl necklaces into genderless accessories.
In addition to chokers and other necklaces, Appelt suggested, try incorporating pearl earring studs into your looks.
A good pair of hoops goes a long way.
There will likely always be a time and place for hoop earrings.
Okerulu said a more modest hoop will complement the overarching trends of simplicity and quiet luxury throughout 2025.
"Modesty in what you're wearing is definitely in," she said.
On the other hand, we may want to leave chunky gold earrings in the past.
Although 2025 style seems to be taking a lot of inspiration from the '90s, we can leave some looks in the past.
Appelt said the thick, big gold earrings — à la Princess Diana — that have been popular the past few years are on their way out.
Once again, this shift matches the general trend toward luxurious minimalism.
Although we'll see people stacking rings, the trend may not translate to necklaces.
Stacking rings may be in, but layering other accessories might be a step too far in 2025.
Okerulu said she's seeing fewer people layer necklaces, which has been popular for decades. In following the rising quiet-luxury trend, people may want to opt for one statement necklace instead.
In-your-face designer labels have almost become a faux pas.
The rise of modesty and quiet luxury has also led to many being less interested in buying accessories with visible designer labels and logos.
In general, Okerulu told BI, people aren't being as obvious with their luxury jewelry.
Instead of flashy logos or easily recognizable designs, the stylist recommends looking for simple, high-quality pieces that will last forever.
This story was originally published on January 11, 2025, and most recently updated on July 9, 2025.
