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When your outfit is feeling a bit 'blah', there's one simple trick that works every time: just add jewellery.

Whether it's a pair of sculptural gold earrings or a dainty pearl choker, the right embellishments have the power to change up the vibe of your whole look.

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2026 is already set to be a big year for jewellery. From the vintage-inspired brooches we've seen all over the runways, to the eye-catching jewels Margot Robbie's been wearing on the "Wuthering Heights" press tour, it's all about honing in on the shiny details right now.

Here are 5 embellishment trends you're about to see everywhere, and where to shop them now.

Statement pendants.

I'm wearing a tassel necklace by Australian brand Lanamara. Image: Supplied.

Last year, a sterling silver shell necklace by New York designer Juju Vera earned its place among The Lyst Index's ranking of the 10 Hottest Items in fashion.

The "Petra Shell Pendant" quickly became a cult buy thanks to its unique shape, and must-own status within the style set. And it's become emblematic of a broader trend for weighty amulet necklaces.

The popular Petra Shell Pendant by Juju Vera, featured on the designer and in sketches at her New York studio. Images: Instagram/@jujuverastudio.

On the spring-summer 2026 runways, designers including Coach and Michael Kors styled models with chunky leather pendants and wearable coin pouches.

Meanwhile, on the street style scene, we've seen tassel necklaces start to take over.

Fashion content creator Sam Preston styles the trend her way. Image: Instagram/@sam.preston__

The long and short of it? Lengthy talismans are the next big thing in jewellery.

Wear them on their own to make a simple statement with a basic outfit: think a white tank and wide-leg pants, or a shift dress and sandals.

Shop the trend:

MNG Pendant Necklace with Metal Component, $49.95.

Image: MNG.

Harli + Harpa Silver Polished Swirl Pendant, $15.

Image: Harli + Harpa.

NA-KD Tassel Necklace, $35.95.

Image: NA-KD.

Coloured stones.

Wearing a stone beaded necklace by Gem Totem. Image: Supplied.

After years of subdued gold and pearl styles, we're about to see bright stones and rainbow gems have their reign.

In her popular newsletter 'Screenshot This', fashion writer Zara Wong said colourful cabochon stones are catching her eye right now — the pillowy shape you might associate with a high jewellery brand like Bulgari.

Styles from Toni May and Arms of Eve. Images: Instagram/@tonimay; @armsofeve.

On the more budget-friendly side of the spectrum, beaded necklaces, bracelets and anklets made with semi-precious stones are hitting the market right now.

This nostalgic trend is perfect for playing with in the warmer months. I'm obsessed!

Coloured stones are the perfect summer adornment. Images: Instagram/@sincerelyjules, @gemtotemjewellery; @reliquiajewellery

Shop the trend:

Arms of Eve Quinn Gold Cuff, $129.

Image: Arms of Eve.

Toni May Calypso Gold Earrings, $299.

Image: Toni May.

Reliquia Franny Necklace Multi, $139.

Image: Reliquia.

Casual diamonds.

Zoe Kravitz is a fan of a casual diamond, wearing Jessica McCormack here, as is Leandra Medine Cohen, who wears Aflalo diamonds. Images: Instagram/@jessica_mccormack; @leandramcohen.

This year, diamonds will start to pop up in unexpected places that play down their extravagance, rather than just in the conventional settings like engagement rings and tennis bracelets.

We'll see them strung around colourful nylon cords, on toe rings (yes, they're really having a moment), and studded up the ear in quirky shapes.

Jewelled brooches are also back in fashion — they've been all over the runways and red carpets, and they're about to trickle down to daywear, where we'll be wearing them pinned to winter coats and jackets.

Jewelled brooches appeared on the runway at Simone Rocha, while celebrities including Julia Roberts have been incroporating vintage brooches into their looks. Images: Instagram/@simonerocha; @elizabethstewart1.

London-based jewellery designer Jessica McCormack coined the term 'day diamonds' to refer to wearing the glittering stones with your regular outfits, rather than saving them for special occasions.

If it feels a bit inaccessible — you know, throwing a cheeky diamond or two on a rope — Vanity Fair Jewellery Editor Annabel Davidson says this is where more affordable lab-grown diamonds can offer an alternative.

Lab-grown diamond designs by Alison Lou, and Leandra Medine Cohen shares her diamond anklet and toe ring. Instagram/@alisonlou; @leandramcohen.

"That is what lab-grown [diamonds] should be for — experimentation, frivolity, nonchalance," the editor wrote on her popular Instagram page, where she shares her favourite jewellery finds from brands around the world.

"Pretending they're precious or real is just snake oil. I'd wear [them] on the beach, in the surf, and probably mowing the lawn."

Shop the trend:

Hoops & Gems Shiny Cherry Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings, $43.

Image: Hoops & Gems.

Mejuri Sia Birthstone Pendant Necklace, $228.

Image: Mejuri.

Saint Valentine Crescendo Drop Earrings, $205.

Image: Saint Valentine.

Bicep bangles.

Alexa Chung, Zoe Kravitz and Zoey Deutch are on the bicep bangle bandwagon. Images: Instagram/@alexachung; @zoeisabellakravitz; @zoeydeutch

If the last time you wore an upper arm cuff was in the late '90s, get ready for a big resurgence.

Zoe Kravitz, Alexa Chung, Jennifer Lawrence and Zoey Deutch are just some of the famous names that have worn bangles around their biceps recently.

This is one of those subtle, 'if you know, you know' type accessory trends, where early adopters will start wearing them now.

But they're about to go totally mainstream. You heard it here first.

Shop the trend:

Lovisa Silver Swivel Arm Cuff, $23.

Image: Lovisa.

Mega Bicep Bangle, $328.60.

Image: Mega.

Something fishy.

Stylist Monikh with her silver pendant by Swedish designer Louis Abel, and a design by Linden Cook. Images: Instagram/@monikh; @lindencook.

Occasionally in fashion, a random motif just breaks through and you start to see it everywhere.

A few years back it was the Evil Eye. In 2025 it was chillies (they were on everything from earrings to oversized T-shirts).This year, that thing will be… fish.

You might've seen influencers wearing skinny sardine-shaped pendants, or gold huggies embellished with little fish charms.

One quick Google brings up countless results across jewellery designers and high street brands alike, who have already caught onto the trend (forgive the pun).

If fish aren't your flavour, all manner of marine motifs are trending too, like shells, starfish and other sea critters. Cute!

Shop the trend:

Hoops & Gems Natural Stone Pearl Fish Dangle Earrings, $35.

Image: Hoops & Gems.

H&M Fish Pendant Necklace, $35.

Image: H&M.

Morrison Poisson Long Necklace, $389.

Image: Morrison.

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