The 6 Fall 2020 Jewelry Trends to Know Right Now

Ever since Daniel Lee sent chunky chain links down the Bottega Veneta runway for the Fall/Winter 2019 season, the heavy-metal detail has gone viral, so to speak. Meaning? Chain links are literally everywhere, appearing on clothing, handbags, shoes, and, of course, in the form of jewelry for Fall/Winter 2020. With a polished spirit, golden chain links are the ticket for an edgy-meets-glamorous look, be it a necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings.

From left: Saint Laurent Fall 2020, Balmain Fall 2020, Alberta Ferretti Fall 2020

A necklace from the Alberta Ferretti Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Balmain Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A bracelet from the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Ports 1961 Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Necklaces from the Victoria Beckham Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Boss Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Missoni Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Bracelets from the Etro Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Ulla Johnson Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

From weighty collars to thick cuffs and chunky earrings, designers in all four cities gave us heavy metal jewelry made to stand out. Witnessed at Balmain, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, and more, these pieces are definitely bold, but ultrapolished.

From left: Alejandra Alonso Rojas Fall 2020, Balmain Fall 2020, Alexander McQueen Fall 2020

A necklace from the Balmain Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

a bracelet from the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace worn by Doutzen Kroes on the Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

An earring from the Alejandra Alonso Rojas Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Chloe Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings worn by Kaia Gerber on the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the A.W.A.K.E. Mode Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Y/Project Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Brandon Maxwell Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Quite the departure from punk-inspired jewelry, pretty pearls are proving to be another standout trend on designer runways for the Fall/Winter 2020 season. From classic strands to baroque earrings and modern ear jackets, this ladylike look is as exquisite with cocktail dresses as it is a blazer-and-trouser set.

From left: Adeam Fall 2020, Marc Jacobs Fall 2020, Chanel Fall 2020

A necklace from the Shrimps Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

An earring from the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A bracelet from the Chanel Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace and earrings from the Adeam Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace and earrings from the Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Carolina Herrera Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A bracelet from the Dior Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings worn by Bella Hadid from the Rodarte Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Necklaces from the Koche Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Altuzarra Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Necklaces from the Sacai Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Tasaki Atelier earrings designed by Prabal Gurung from the Prabal Gurung Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Jason Wu Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

With a subversive spirit, punky pieces á la the late '90s and early Aughts have staked their claim on designer runways for Fall/Winter 2020. An extension of the chain-link trend, this look teeters into more edgy territory from layered links in silver rather than gold to earrings made to look like safety pins and carabiner clips, this trend can generally be summed up as "a mood." A necklace from the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

From left: Off-White Fall 2020, Monse Fall 2020, Jonathan Simkhai Fall 2020

A necklace and earrings from the Monse Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace and earrings from the Off-White Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Necklaces from the Longchamp Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A bracelet from the Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Jonathan Simkhai Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Necklaces from the Marques'Almeida Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Necklaces from the Zadig & Voltaire Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

From New York to London and Milan, designers collections were rife with seriously sparkly earrings and necklaces, proving razzle-dazzle jewels are in for Fall/Winter 2020. From cascading-gem-and-pearl creations at Prabal Gurung to woven rhinestone chokers at Area and cocktail-style earrings at Brandon Maxwell, the bolder the bauble, the better with both casual attire and eveningwear alike.

From left: Tasaki Atelier earrings designed by Prabal Gurung Fall 2020, Area Fall 2020, Lanvin Fall 2020

Tasaki Atelier earrings designed by Prabal Gurung from the Prabal Gurung Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Lanvin Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Gucci Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the Area Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Brandon Maxwell Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the MSGM Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Shrimps Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace and earrings worn by Bella Hadid from the Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A necklace from the 16Arlington Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Hoops and door-knocker earrings have ruled the earring scene in recent seasons, but Fall/Winter 2020 marks the return of the statement earring — specifically, shoulder-grazing lengths. From artisanal styles at Ulla Johnson to beaded iterations at Simone Rocha and mobile-inspired takes at Arthur Arbesser, this jewelry trend looks as stylish with easy basics as it does with bold prints and fanciful fabrics.

From left: Givenchy Fall 2020, Brandon Maxwell Fall 2020, Valentino Fall 2020

Earrings from the Ulla Johnson Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Simone Rocha Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Erdem Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

An earring from the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Brandon Maxwell Sander Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Arthur Arbesser Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Earrings from the Valentino Fall/Winter 2020 runway.