The Adventurine Posts Best of 2017: The Hottest Jewelry Trends

A collage of the hot jewelry trends of 2017 Photo Getty, Courtesy, @BrokenEnglishJewelry/Instagram and @JacquieAiche/Instagram

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Best of 2017: The Hottest Jewelry Trends

Everything old was new again

by The Adventurine Editors

Some years jewelry trends look like styles that might just come and go quickly, but 2017 was different. There was a return to classic silhouettes. Naturally, designers added a stylish twist to the historical favorites to make them hot once again. Find out how they did it by clicking the links to the stories below.

Holly Dyment Girandole Earrings set with semiprecious stones in blackened gold. Photo by Sally Davies

Holly Dyment Girandole Earrings set with semiprecious stones in blackened gold. Photo by Sally Davies

Antique Earring Styles Looked New Again

Ear cuffs, studs, single earrings and every kind of novelty have been the mode for several years and we don’t think those looks are going away soon.  Multiple ear piercings, after all, are permanent.  But this year, antique styles joined the line-up on lobes… Read More

Gemfields x Muse necklace featuring charms by several designers including Elena Votsi, Nikos Koulis, Savannah Stranger. Holly Dement. Luis Morais and Ana Khouri Photo by Doug Rosa

Gemfields x Muse necklace featuring charms by several designers including Elena Votsi, Nikos Koulis, Savannah Stranger. Holly Dement. Photo by Doug Rosa

Designers Made Their Signature Motifs In Miniature For Charm Necklaces

Charms are one of those jewelry styles that are always around. It’s just that sometimes they are more fashionable than others. In 2017, the look was on fire… Read More

The Imaginative Earrings Shown at Couture

We are in the midst of an earring renaissance. Some of the most imaginative new designs of 2017 debuted at the Couture Show and came in the form of statement earrings… Read More

Split Cuff by Elsa Peretti, Vintage Boucheron cuff from the Mahnaz Collection, Dancing Cuff by Marie Mas, Jackie Kennedy's gold cuff by Van Cleef & Arpels Photo Tiffany, Mahnaz Collection, Moda Operandi, Van Cleef & Arpels

Cuff by Elsa Peretti, Vintage Boucheron from the Mahnaz Collection, Marie Mas Cuff, Jackie Kennedy’s Van Cleef & Arpels cuff Photo Tiffany, Mahnaz Collection, Moda Operandi, Van Cleef & Arpels

Wonder Woman Wasn’t The Only Badass In Big Cuffs

We don’t think it’s a coincidence that the Wonder Woman movie starring the divine Gal Gadot coincided with a cuff revival and the reenergized Women’s Movement.  The bold style created an empowering look in 2017… Read More

Jennifer Fisher models one of her charm anklets, a layered anklet look from Jacquie Aiche and Victoire de Castellane in a pair of gold Indian style anklets Photo @JenniferFisherJewelry/Instagram, @JacquieAiche/Instagram, @VictoiredeCastellane/Instagram

Jennifer Fisher charm anklet, Jacquie Aiche anklets and Victoire de Castellane in a pair of gold Indian style anklets Photo @JenniferFisherJewelry/Instagram, @JacquieAiche/Instagram, @VictoiredeCastellane/Instagram

The Jewel Jewelry Designers Wore All Summer

As we hit the homestretch of summer, one old school style prevailed as the number one item jewelry designers choose to wear.  It’s anklets.  Yes, we said anklets.  The stylish tootsies of some of the hottest names in the jewelry lit up the internet… Read More

Jessica Biales Candy Signet Rings Photo courtesy

Jessica Biales Candy Signet Rings Photo courtesy

The New Signet Rings Were Cool Classics

Signet rings were originally worn as men’s pinky rings. In 2017 designers revamped the look into a playful and personal women’s style… Read More

Karlie Kloss wearing Irene Neuwirth pearl and diamond shoulder dusters at the 2017 DVF Awards Photo by Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic and courtesy of Irene Neuwirth

Karlie Kloss wearing Irene Neuwirth pearl and diamond shoulder dusters at the 2017 DVF Awards Photo by Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic and courtesy of Irene Neuwirth

Shoulder Dusters Swept Back In Style

If the theory that three makes a trend is true—and it is—shoulder dusters made a comeback, because we counted four… Read More

Jennifer Lawrence wearing a diamond choker by Penny Preville at the 'Mother!' premiere during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Photo by Walter McBride/FilmMagic

Jennifer Lawrence wearing a diamond choker by Penny Preville at the ‘Mother!’ premiere during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Photo by Walter McBride/FilmMagic

Diamond Chokers Were Worn On The Red Carpet…and at the Gym

It’s not a trend we saw coming, but honestly, we should have. Diamond chokers are the deluxe evolution of the black velvet choker that was going strong for so long. Now the sparkling renditions have been worn by countless Hollywood stars from Jennifer Lawrence to Angelina Jolie on the red carpet and by others just about everywhere… Read More

Hoops on the left by Nikos Koulis, Me & Ro, Mizuki; Emily Ratajkowski in Jennifer Fisher Hoops; Hoops on the right by Arman Sarkisyan, Alison Lou, Irene Neuwirth Photo courtesy and @EmRata/Instagram

Hoops on the left by Nikos Koulis, Me & Ro, Mizuki; Emily Ratajkowski in Jennifer Fisher Hoops; Hoops on the right by Arman Sarkisyan, Alison Lou, Irene Neuwirth Photo courtesy and @EmRata/Instagram

Hoops Were THE Jewel of 2017: The Summer Style Rolled Right Into Fall

Big statement hoops have long been the cool jewels of summer but never have we seen more styles to choose from as we did this year. Then the unexpected happened, the sexy silhouette rolled right into the fall season and down any number of red carpets… Read more

Selena Gomez in Cartier hoops; hoops by Irene Neuwirth, Jennifer Fisher and Alison Lou; Leighton Meester in Alison Lou hoops Photo Getty and courtesy

Selena Gomez in Cartier hoops; hoops by Irene Neuwirth, Jennifer Fisher and Alison Lou; Leighton Meester in Alison Lou hoops Photo Getty and courtesy