The Only Jewelry Trends You Need to Finish Your Outfits This Fall

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The best area of fashion one can invest in is accessories. If you’re asking me to narrow it down further, the best area of accessories one can invest in is jewelry. Whether it’s fine jewelry or the more accessible world of fashion jewelry, these pieces will give your best ensembles that extra zhuzh—and who wouldn’t want that?

Fall 2026’s best fashion trends should, without question, be kept in mind, but how much better could they be when you have exceptional jewelry to go with? Or, if you’re one to invest in a capsule wardrobe of essentials, why not give them new life with ultra-stylish finishing touches?

This season’s jewelry and accessory trends are the key to taking your outfit from good to great. Ahead, see the best fall 2026 jewelry trends we spotted on the runways that you can start shopping now.

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Buckled Up

It’s safe to say that belts, cummerbunds, and other waist-defining accessories are having a moment like no other this year—and for fall, they’re coming with oversized buckles that manage to steal the spotlight without taking over the entire show. Bigger is better with this trend. Designers like Ralph Lauren and Chloé showed options that line up with the Western trend that’s been on our watch list for the past few seasons, while Dior opted for a luxe medallion style. Of course, if you prefer a more minimalist approach, there are options for you too.

Bold, ’80s-Inspired Gold

While I have some personal thoughts on why the ’80s aesthetic is trending right now (see: the costumes in Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis’s The Shards), my favorite part—and the only one I see worth investing in—is the jewelry. Bold, gold, maximalist baubles (and I mean true baubles) were styled on the models at Saint Laurent, Mugler, and Celine.

Pearls on Pearls

Simply put: These are not your grandmother’s pearls. Valentino accessorized some of its fall/winter 2026 looks with larger-than-life pearl strands that gave its ensembles an unexpected edge, proving that pearls are cooler than ever this season. Whether you opt for a single strand or layer them up, this fall’s take on the trend is sure to turn some heads.

Brooches

In case you haven’t heard, vintage-inspired brooches are the accessory du jour—and the styling possibilities are virtually endless. As seen at Etro, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Prabal Gurung, a foolproof way to wear one is on the lapel of your blazer or jacket. Of course, could also go the route of Tory Burch and give your sweater an added touch, too. It doesn’t stop there—shirts, pants…perhaps even your hair? No doubt, this is one jewelry trend that is sure to give you the insider’s stamp of approval.

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