Jewellery Trends 2026
Jewellery in 2026 is moving in two directions at once: louder and more personal. Statement pieces are back with conviction, while the appetite for meaningful, composable jewellery shows no sign of slowing. Here is what is defining the year — and how the brands at OD’s Jewellers fit each trend.
Trend 1: Bold Gold
Chunky chains, oversized hoops, and wide cuffs dominated the 2025 runway and have fully arrived on the high street. Gold — whether solid, plated, or vermeil — is the metal of the moment. This is not subtle jewellery: it is jewellery that announces itself.
What Bold Gold Looks Like in 2026
Chunky Link Chains
Wide, flat links worn alone or layered. Worn at collarbone length for maximum visual impact. Best in warm yellow gold tones.
Statement Hoops
Oversized creole and geometric hoops replacing the small studs of the previous decade. Size matters — the larger, the more on-trend.
Wide Cuffs & Bangles
Architectural pieces that sit as a single statement on the wrist. Often textured or engraved rather than plain.
Bold Pendants
Large symbolic charms — hearts, moons, celestial motifs — on chain necklaces. The pendant is the focal point, not an afterthought.
OD’s Brands Delivering Bold Gold
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- Olivia Burton — Sculptural gold-tone hoops and chunky chain necklaces. Browse Olivia Burton jewellery
- Thomas Sabo — Bold sterling silver pieces, many in yellow gold plating. Browse Thomas Sabo jewellery
- Vivienne Westwood — Orb-adorned gold-tone chains and oversized earrings with attitude. Browse Vivienne Westwood jewellery
- UNO de 50 — Spanish brand known for heavy, artisan gold-plated silver. Browse UNO de 50 jewellery
Trend 2: Mixed Metals
The old rule — match your metals — is gone. 2026 gives you permission to combine silver, gold, and rose gold in a single look. The key is intentionality: mixed metals should feel curated, not accidental.
The Mixed Metal Rules
- Two-metal rule: Limit a single look to two metal tones for cohesion. Three is ambitious; four is chaos.
- Anchor with one dominant metal: Choose one tone as primary (typically silver or gold) and use the second as an accent.
- Repeat the accent: If you are wearing a gold-tone necklace, introduce gold elsewhere — a ring, a watch case — so it looks deliberate.
- Shared design language: Mixing metals works best when pieces share a style family (e.g., all minimal, all bold) even if metals differ.
The Easy Entry Point
Two-tone pieces do the mixing for you. Brands like Olivia Burton and Nomination offer pieces that incorporate both silver and gold in a single item — the simplest way to wear the trend without overthinking it.
OD’s Brands for Mixed Metal Styling
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- Kit Heath — Hallmarked silver with occasional gold-fill accents. Clean lines make mixing easy. Browse Kit Heath jewellery
- Nomination — Composable links available in silver, gold, and rose gold — mix within a single bracelet. Browse Nomination jewellery
- Olivia Burton — Two-tone designs span their collections. Browse Olivia Burton jewellery
- Coeur de Lion — Geometric pieces in mixed-tone settings. Browse Coeur de Lion jewellery
Trend 3: The Pearl Renaissance
Pearls have shed their grandmother association entirely. In 2026 they are worn by every age group, often in unconventional ways — asymmetric earrings, pearl-and-chain layering, semi-baroque shapes, and combined with edgier materials. This is not your traditional pearl strand.
How Modern Pearls Differ
| Traditional Pearls | 2026 Pearls |
|---|---|
| Uniform white round | Baroque, irregular, semi-precious |
| Single-strand necklace | Mixed with chains, charms, metals |
| Formal occasion only | Everyday, street, layered |
| Matched set (earring + necklace) | Single statement piece or asymmetric pair |
| White and cream only | Pink, grey, lavender freshwater pearls |
OD’s Brands for Modern Pearls
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- ChloBo — Pearl beads woven into stacking bracelets alongside semi-precious stones. Browse ChloBo jewellery
- Thomas Sabo — Pearl drop earrings and pendants in unconventional settings. Browse Thomas Sabo jewellery
- Laura Ashley Jewellery — Delicate pearl pieces with feminine detail. Browse Laura Ashley jewellery
- Olivia Burton — Pearl-embellished hoops and stud earrings. Browse Olivia Burton jewellery
Trend 4: The Charm Revival
Charms never disappeared, but they are having a cultural moment. Nostalgia for the personalised jewellery of the 2000s, combined with the broader trend for meaningful objects, has brought composable charm systems back to the mainstream. The difference: in 2026 it is about curation, not accumulation.
What Makes the Modern Charm Different
- Symbolic weight: buyers choose charms for meaning (protection, growth, love) not just aesthetics
- Composable systems: the ability to rearrange and build over time adds longevity
- Gifting power: individual charms at accessible price points make ideal gifts for every occasion
- Milestone marking: a charm for a birthday, graduation, or new chapter
Nomination — The Composable System
The original composable bracelet. Links in sterling silver, gold, and enamel snap together to create a personalised timeline on the wrist. Over 2,000 charm options across themes. Browse Nomination
ChloBo — Symbol-First Charms
The Hamsa, Lotus, Feather, and Tree of Life charms carry symbolic intention. Combined with bead textures through the Rule of Three stacking system. Browse ChloBo
Thomas Sabo — Character Charms
An extensive charm club system with pendants spanning fashion, nature, letters, and zodiac. Works on both charm bracelets and necklaces. Browse Thomas Sabo
Vivienne Westwood — Statement Charms
The Orb charm in particular has become iconic. Worn as a pendant or on a bracelet for immediate brand recognition with a fashion edge. Browse Vivienne Westwood
Trend 5: Coloured Stones
Diamonds and plain metal are making room for colour. Semi-precious stones — amethyst, labradorite, rose quartz, turquoise — are appearing in pieces that prioritise personal resonance over monetary value. The trend overlaps with the wellbeing space: crystals and stones associated with specific intentions are in strong demand.
Stones in Demand in 2026
| Stone | Associations | Where to Find at OD’s |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Quartz | Love, self-care, calm | ChloBo |
| Amethyst | Clarity, protection, intuition | ChloBo |
| Labradorite | Transformation, strength | ChloBo |
| Crystal (Geocube) | Multi-faceted brilliance, colour play | Coeur de Lion |
| Swarovski Crystal | Precision-cut brilliance, colour saturation | Swarovski |
Brands Leading the Colour Trend
- Coeur de Lion — German brand famed for Geocube crystal earrings and vibrant colour-blocked jewellery. Browse Coeur de Lion
- ChloBo — Semi-precious stone beads (rose quartz, amethyst, aventurine) built into stacking bracelets. Browse ChloBo
- Swarovski — Crystal in every colour. The Aurora Borealis coating alone produces over 100 colour variants from a single crystal. Browse Swarovski
- Clogau — Welsh gold pieces sometimes featuring semi-precious stone accents. Browse Clogau
Trend 6: Minimalism Holds Strong
Not every trend points toward more. Quiet jewellery — fine chains, simple bands, single-stone pendants, understated studs — remains central to 2026 buying. Minimalism in jewellery is not about spending less; it is about choosing fewer, better pieces with longevity.
The minimalist approach appeals to buyers who want jewellery that works across every context: office, weekend, evening. The test is whether a piece disappears into an outfit or defines it subtly from within.
Kit Heath — The Minimalist Standard
Kit Heath is the minimalist benchmark at OD’s. All pieces are hallmarked sterling silver or gold-fill, designed and made with long-term wearability in mind. The Coast Pebble collection in particular — organic pebble shapes in polished silver — captures the organic minimalist direction of 2026. Simple, wearable, lasting.
Trend 7: Personalisation
The strongest sustained trend across all jewellery categories. Personalisation means different things depending on the brand: engraved initials, composable link building, birthstone selection, layered stacking that evolves over time. What connects all of it is ownership — jewellery that carries the wearer’s story.
Forms of Personalisation at OD’s
Initial & Name Jewellery
Letter pendants and initial charms from Thomas Sabo and Olivia Burton. Single-letter pendants worn alone or layered.
Birthstone
Each month’s birthstone has deep personal resonance. Clogau, Thomas Sabo, and ChloBo all offer birthstone options.
Composable Link Building
Nomination Composable bracelets are built link by link over time. Each new charm marks a moment. The bracelet becomes a wearable biography.
Stacking as Storytelling
ChloBo stacks evolve with the wearer. Adding a new piece for a milestone means the stack grows with you rather than being a fixed object.
Best OD’s Brands for Personalisation
- Nomination — The composable system. Build a bracelet that is entirely yours.
- ChloBo — Symbolic charm stacking. Every piece chosen for meaning.
- Thomas Sabo — Charm Club with letter, zodiac, and character charms.
- Clogau — Welsh gold pieces with birthstone and family-tree collections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest jewellery trend for 2026 in the UK?
Bold gold and personalisation are neck and neck. Chunky chains and oversized hoops dominate the statement category, while composable charm systems (Nomination, ChloBo) and initial jewellery lead the personalisation space. Both trends are well stocked at OD’s Jewellers in St Helens.
Are pearls still fashionable in 2026?
Yes — and more so than at any point in the last 20 years. The pearl renaissance is fully underway. The key is wearing them in a modern context: baroque shapes, mixed with chains, as part of a layered look, or in asymmetric earring pairings. Plain single-strand formal pearls are less current; modern pearl jewellery is worn casually and daily.
Is it acceptable to mix silver and gold jewellery?
Absolutely. Mixed metals are one of the defining styling directions of 2026. The guideline is to limit each look to two metal tones, keep one dominant, and repeat the secondary tone at least once across the outfit. Two-tone pieces from brands like Nomination and Olivia Burton make the combination effortless.
Which jewellery brand is best for personalisation in 2026?
Nomination stands out for its composable link bracelet system, which allows you to build a completely bespoke piece over time. ChloBo is the strongest option for symbolic personalisation via charm selection. Both brands are stocked at OD’s Jewellers, 41 Barrow Street, St Helens.