Is it just me, or does a lot of new jewelry take you back to the dELiA*s days? You know, back in the late 1990s, when you snuck a bead box into school and made friendship bracelets for your girls. Maybe I’m experiencing a wave of millennial nostalgia, but when I saw Bottega Veneta selling earrings reminiscent of the flower beads I made at summer camp, I knew there was something going on. As funny as it is to observe the cyclical nature of fashion, I have to say that this lighthearted new direction makes me smile. Typically I stick to a jewelry uniform of minimalist pieces in silver or gold, but lately I’ve been wanting to shake things up with a big flower pendant from Brooke Callahan, or an artfully chaotic (in the best possible way) ring from Blobb. Don’t we all need a little happiness and nostalgia right now? Get yours with some of my favorite picks below.
1Blobb Ring
Blobb is the most appropriate name for this jewelry line that actually resembles blobs of paint. Somehow they make it super desirable. $50, tylermcgillivary.com
2Brooke Callahan Necklace
This flower necklace takes me back to the ‘90s, in the best way. $105, brookecallahan.com
3Santangelo Necklace
Channel Blue Crush with these surfer beads. $300, santangelo.studio
4Emily Levine Necklace
I want to buy these for all of my ladies, as a grown-up token of friendship. $25, emilylevine.com
5Bottega Veneta Earrings
As a teen, I would have begged to get my ears pierced just to wear these. $1,250, bottegaveneta.com
6Uncommon Matters Earrings
This bold pair will brighten up any outfit. $125, modaoperandi.com
7Bottega Veneta Necklace
This landline-cord-inspired piece is surprisingly sophisticated. $2,000, bottegaveneta.com
8Roxanne Assoulin Necklace
The modern-day equivalent of my elementary school beads. $150, roxanneassoulin.com
9Joanna Laura Constantine Earrings
These organic-looking hoops are a unique take on the pearl trend. $199, farfetch.com
10Bea Bongiasca Ring
This squiggly ring makes me smile. $675, matchesfashion.com
11Maryam Nassir Zadeh Earrings
A blast of color to break you out of a wardrobe rut. $196, ssense.com
12Maria Aaron Ear Cuff
This cuff adds a little hint of whimsy to any look. $125, mariaaaron.com
