Looking to update your jewellery collection with the top jewellery trends for the new year?

Our advice for 2026 is to forget fleeting seasonal fads and focus instead upon sourcing pieces with true staying power. Filling your jewellery box with modern heirlooms is much easier than updating it every season, which is why we’re turning our attention to all the exciting jewellery trends that have been gaining momentum recently, and the new arrivals for you to start thinking about right now!

Get ready to discover the brand new jewellery trends we will all be seeing, wearing, and loving in 2026 with our guide.

Pendants

Pendants had proven their staying power long before they became the trending jewellery piece for much of 2025, and their popular appeal remains unwavering as we enter a new year.

Perhaps the reason for this is their unique, sculptural shapes? Their esoteric combinations of beads, gemstones, and charms? Or maybe their perceived sentimentality and significance?

Whatever the reason, chunky pendants remain one to watch (and wear) in 2026.

Maximalist Styles

Whilst nautical and marine-inspired jewellery may be on our in memoriam list this December (it was very much a season-limited style), there is one summer trend that is set to retain its standing well into the new year. We refer to, of course, maximalist statement pieces, and this enduring love for all things bright, oversized, and eye-catching shows no signs of stopping, or even slowing down.

The push towards maximalism first made waves way back in spring before peaking in popularity over the summer, and has stayed at the top of our style guides ever since. These statement pieces often form the basis of a look, rather than accessorise it, so consider this when adding to your collection this December; that ‘modest’, ‘understated’, and ‘minimalist’ are not jewellery terms that you can expect to see in 2026!

Layered Jewellery

Some jewellery trends aren’t just about what pieces are having a moment right now – they’re also to do with how you wear and style said treasures.

2026 is all about layering, which is lucky considering that this year’s preferred pieces won’t be able to fit underneath our collars even if you did want to wear them this way! It goes without saying that we’re not opting for light, dainty necklaces anymore, so bring your favourite necklaces to the forefront by wearing them over your shirts or letting them shine atop of a drop neckline.

And since you can’t have too much of a good thing, you don’t need to stop with just one. In 2026, there’s going to be no such thing as a clash of colour, so expect to see plenty of pieces adorning the necks, wrists, and fingers of those around you, with no attention paid to the different lengths, materials, and shapes of the contrasting designs.

Chokers

They say that fashion always comes back around, and nowhere has this been proven more true than with chokers. 10 years on from their 2016 resurgence, this style of necklace has captured our attention once again, and is fast making its way back onto our most-loved list for 2026.

This time around, these tight necklaces are no longer the lacy and velvety adornments you may expect. In keeping with the ongoing swing towards maximalism, the 2026 statement chokers will now be thick, sculptural bands made of gold and silver, and shaped into dramatic designs that are as bulky as they are beautiful.

Personalised Pieces

The desire for meaningful pieces is at an all-time high but the true appeal of a piece lies in its significance for you as its wearer. Whether you discover a one-off piece in your favourite jewellers showroom, or collaborate with a local designer to craft a statement creation, 2026 is the year to choose wearable, personal expressions of you.

After all, a jewellery box is not compiled over the course of a single season, or even a full year, and is much more than a curated collection of what’s in style. Add pieces that you will treasure for years to come, and make them your own by personalising or remodelling them with the help of a workshop that does your ideas justice.

Top Jewellery Trends for 2026

How will you be incorporating these trending jewellery pieces into your collection?

Perhaps you’ll:

• Fall in love with a bespoke piece in an online collection?
• Have your head turned by a dazzling design at a workshop?
• Remodel a beloved family heirloom or long-forgotten favourite?
• Or craft your very own piece (or set!) with the help of a jewellery commissions team?

With Allen Brown Jewellery, the possibilities are endless, so celebrate life’s milestones, as well as the turning of a new year, with their timeless creations and specialist services.