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Super-sized pearls, summer camp-core, and more. Wedding Ring Box

In a very literal sense, jewelry is ornamental. Additional accouterments embellish your look and offer greater insight into your style perspective: a slim gold chain necklace reflects your penchant for timeless minimalism; chunky costume earrings convey your kitschy-cool take on life. But similar to spring 2023's shoe (opens in new tab)  and bag trends, the spring 2023 jewelry trends possess a surprising, scene-stealing depth. From freshly-plucked rosette necklaces to metallic cuffs that Wonder Woman would definitely approve of, the standout jewelry pieces from the Spring/Summer 2023 runways were much more than just decorative add-ons. Scroll onward to read all about (and shop!) the exciting shifts occurring in the jewelry space.

"Pearl jewelry is key," says CATBIRD's Chief Creative Officer Leigh Batnick Plessner (opens in new tab)  of jewelry in spring 2023. Specifically, the expert behind the buzzy jewelry house points to the super-sized baroque gemstones seen at Rejina Pyo, Givenchy, and Erdem. "Big juicy pearls add playfulness to your look," Plessner describes. "And also, who doesn't want to see even more of their pearls with all that beautiful nacre?"

Jewelry Gift Boxes Exaggerated, shoulder-skimming drop earrings were a near-constant throughout the Spring/Summer 2023 showings. Proenza Schouler threaded translucent gems for a cascading raindrop effect, while Bally stacked ornate gemstones set in gold. Chanel opted for a less artistic, more straight-forwardly femme approach with crystal-adorned heart motifs dangling from golden chains.