Paris Fashion Week: The Best Jewelry Trends of All Time

Paris Fashion Week: The Best Jewelry Trends of All Time

Winter fashion week in Paris is here again, and there have been stunning jewelry trends appearing already, as well as for decades, with the first Paris fashion week dating back to 1973. Over time jewelry has evolved, and much has recircled, yet there are some standout trends that keep coming back for a reason. First worn on the catwalks and then worn by celebrities, there is something unique about jewelry that makes people so drawn to it. We’re here to look at some of the highlights from over time, and why they were considered to be so special.

1970’s: Bold Statements

Jewelry at Paris Fashion week throughout the late 70s was all about making some serious statements with carefully sculpted and oversized jewelry. Reflecting an era of vibrancy and creativity, think jagged designs, large gemstones, bold geometric patterns, nature inspired pieces and more. There were retro styles that were more structured, then more flowy boho jewelry accompanying designs by the likes of Bill Gib for Baccarat. It was few and far between that you’d see simple jewelry in the world of high fashion, as it was used as an opportunity to take maximalism to a whole new level.

1980’s: Power Jewelry

Moving into the 80s, whilst jewelry was still bright and vibrant, a step back was taken towards more elegant pieces that were a bit more stripped back. Rather than a combination of really bright colors and bold designs, usually you’d get one or the other, so oversized earrings that were more simple in design, or a smaller necklace that was very bold and detailed. Driven by the fashion moguls Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent at the time, Chanel and YSL both had a strong focus on structured silhouettes supported by classic power gold jewelry that added an edge to the outfit without it distracting from the main focus.

1990’s: Grunge

In the 90’s, things got a whole lot more grungy. Each fashion house took its own spin on the grunge look, let’s take chokers for example. Chanel went for much more understated chain chokers whereas Vivienne Westwood went all out with bold pearl chokers and large logo detailing. Hoops also came out in full force, as well as edgy or diamond encrusted name necklaces, too. Aside from the grunge, looking at earrings, chandelier earrings also made a strong appearance, balancing that statement with the glamour through the stones. With this also came beautiful floating diamond necklaces, again making that statement with the gemstones at the centre of the pieces.

2000’s: Understated

Whilst in general fashion diverted back towards the 70s in the 2000s with beaded bracelets, stacked cuffs, butterfly hair jewels and body jewelry, at fashion week, things were of course more fine tuned. One of the more iconic pieces to come from the 2000s fashion weeks that made a statement was the Chanel cross necklaces. They still hold significance now with the likes of Kim Kardashian wearing similar motifs on red carpets today. Many of the high fashion designers placed more emphasis on other accessories, from hats to belts and boots, with jewelry being understated overall.

2010’s: No Pattern!

In the 2010’s, much of the decade was free for all. Of course there were some more general patterns, however with the rise of haute joaillerie (one of a kind pieces featuring incredible gemstones, with prices usually starting at 6 figures), it’s pushing the jewelry industry in general to become more creative and unique. An example is Dior’s jewelry collection inspired by the Versailles garden, with just the most incredible pieces that required a huge team to design. Pre-empting a trend and incorporating that isn’t enough in the world of jewelry anymore, as the people buying high end jewelry want something completely unique.


Where Is Jewelry At Fashion Week Headed Next?

Moving into the future and considering where jewelry is heading, we’re looking at more personalised and sustainable jewelry. The gemstone and metal mining industries are renowned for being extremely unjust and also damaging to the environment, and so people are wanting to move towards purchasing either vintage jewelry that already exists, or they’re specifically looking for lab grown.

We really hope that with this comes a resurgence of jewelry from the archives dating back to the 70s, as there was so much creativity that should be showcased once again with a modern twist to the styling. The lab grown gemstone industry is also skyrocketing, from high fashion through to engagement rings, so this is definitely something that will also be a focus moving forwards.

Jewelry has changed so much over the last 50 years, along with fashion, and we’re excited to see how it continues to evolve in the years to come.

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