Whether it’s glamming up a subtle outfit or taking the eye off from a dress that’s maybe a little too glamorous for the occasion, jewellery is an essential component of every look. With so much to choose from in terms of materials, patterns, precious stones, and design, and the jewellery trends changing ever so frequently, keeping up is not as easy a task as it may seem. Luckily, we have you covered. So what’s new and what’s hot in the hottest season of the year 2018, let’s find out!
1. Go Chunky
The 2016 trend is back again and perhaps even chunkier this time around! Broad and chunky chains are being seen across pendants, chokers, bangles & bracelets, and combined with just about material from white pearls to leather. As bracelets and bangles, chunky jewellery works for office wear while chokers typically pair well with the outfits you’re likely to wear for your next party.
2. Get Stoned
Not that they ever went out of fashion, but gemstone jewellery is back as 2018’s hottest summer trend and in a big way. Gem studded broad cuffs are the bracelet trend for summer 2018 while long chain necklaces with quirky gemstone pendants are the toast of cocktail parties and formal events. When it comes to gemstone jewellery, the biggest hit of 2018 is statement necklaces with large oversized gemstone pendants and statement necklaces with gemstone collars.
Gemstone jewellery will also be the trend to watch for as far as male jewellery is concerned, with the bejewelled brooch making a comeback to team up with ethno-fusion wear as well as denim jackets.
3. Be Bare
From top international designers to Indian fashion labels, everyone seems to be jumping onto the transparent jewellery trend. Not only are see-throughs a trend when it comes to jewellery, they are a hot trend even in shoes, bags, and accessories, with the younger generation leading the adoption of the trend of transparent. Transparent beaded necklaces and drop earrings are the most popular form of transparent jewellery and will be a hot trend in India this summer.
4. Ear Me Out
Earrings are a jewellery staple even though many hairstyles completely hide them off, and even a slight reveal of the ear can turn a simple look into a head turner. For summer 2018, chain drop earrings and long earrings will be the key earring trends while the global trend of mismatched earrings is also catching up with celebrities and the younger audiences in India.
5. Pearls
If there is one jewellery trend that has never gone out of fashion, it’s pearls! The universally favourite pearl is going versatile in 2018 and suits just about every outfit. From multistring pearl necklaces and pearl chokers to vintage style pearl earrings and the feminine pearl bracelets, pearls are surely the IN thing this summer.
6. Flora and Fauna Patterns
Floral patterned jewellery and fauna patterned pendants were a trend last year as well and will remain trendy this summer too. Subtle and minimalistic yet alluring, floral patterned jewellery pairs well with both casual and professional ensembles as well and can be worn to a more traditional affair as well.
