If there’s one thing that unites all of Gen Z, it’s our love of accessories. Whether you consider yourself the ultimate Y2K girlie who owns a plethora of baguette bags and pink tinted sunglasses, or if you’re the type to fall down the #WitchTok rabbit hole every night and is a lover of all things mystic, there’s a drool-worthy jewellery trend for all us.
One running theme you’ll notice throughout all these trends is that they are inherently fun. They’re big and bold and overall just spark joy. From Polly Pocket-esque rings to multi-coloured beachy vibe bracelets, Gen Z wants to stand out in the boldest and most vibrant way possible. Even the trends that may be lacking in colour still create a statement of their own – the diamante trend just screams ‘we may be living through a recession but that doesn’t mean we can’t look rich AF whilst doing it’.
Gen Z is just all about living your best life. Whether it’s accessorising to reflect our wholesome childhood memories or adorning ourselves in lucky charms to attract all the good vibes, look no further for the best Gen Z jewellery trends, as told by a fellow Gen Zer.
Fancy-dress chic
Reminiscent of the unapologetically 100% plastic, oversized, multi-coloured jewellery we got as free gifts with our Girl Talk magazines, just looking at this jewellery trend gives me all the nostalgic warm fuzzies. The elevated versions of our childhood fancy-dress jewellery, these fun, statement pieces are the perfect way to add some colour to your outfit.
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Written in the stars
If there’s one thing to know about Generation Z, it’s that we’re suckers for all things cosmic. From astrology to birthstones, if it’s got our star sign on it, we want it.
Whether you’re an avid believer in the zodiac (I’ve heard of girls unmatching people on Tinder due to their ‘incompatible star signs’), or you just enjoy the personalisation (we all love a touch of narcissism!), these celestial pieces will be perfect for you.
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Lucky charms
After spending a large chunk of our youth in lockdown, experiencing a never-ending cycle of doomsday news and being constantly told the survival of the planet is in our hands (love that for us!), it’s no wonder we’re looking for luck in every nook and cranny, including when it comes to our jewellery choices.
From four-leaf clover bracelets to crystal pendants, Gen Z needs all the luck we can get – while still looking chic at the same time, obviously.
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Island-girl core
Gen Z are always beach-ready. We love the sun, we love the vibes and we especially love how fabulous our social feeds look full of our aesthetic summer content. So, as soon as the sun makes its first appearance above 10 degrees, we dress for the occasion. Whether we’re dancing in a pool in Ibiza or sitting in the local park shivering in our misjudged outfit of shorts and sandals manifesting the sun, you’ll find us adorned in island girl-style beaded jewellery, with pearls hanging from our ears and brightly coloured beads around our necks.
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Diamantes are a girl’s best friend
Whilst most of us Gen Zers can’t even afford even a singular 0.1ct diamond, let alone a full tennis bracelet, that doesn’t mean we can’t kit ourselves out in the fabulousness that is diamantes and rhinestones – fake it till you make it, I say. We are the queens of living a champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget, and these sparkly pieces are an essential part of the recipe.
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