Power pendants make a comeback
We all have that one special necklace, you know the one, the dainty, subtle and inconspicuous one that goes with anything. The inoffensive one you can wear to work or out to lunch with the girls, which leaves you looking finished, though perhaps not particularly interesting or noticeable. You wear it day-in, day-out because its just so easy to grab and go, and theres certainly nothing wrong with that. We all have our go-to jewellery and well always have a need for subtle classics, but the runways of London, New York and Paris are predicting that neckware is about to take centre-stage.
Weve already seen dangly statement earrings trending this year and necklaces are set to get some personality too. And you cant have too much!
Oversized pendants seem to make a resurgence every 20 years or so, with huge brightly coloured swirls and stones in the 60s to clocks dangling from chains in the 80s and indie amulets in the 00s, and as we fast approach the 2020s the pieces beginning to dominate pendants are leaving minimalism behind.
So give your go-to a rest and grab some attention with a power-pendant from our pick of top runway trends.
Under Lock & Key
There have been literally piles of keys on show at Balenciaga’s latest shows. Keys of different sizes, lengths and materials were strung up and stacked on top each other. Marc Jacobs toned it down a little and tended toward single statement keys, whilst golden padlocks graced the models at Vionnet. Even mens jewellery got in on the act with Louis Vuitton accessorising with combination lock necklaces.
The Ma ojito silver pendant necklace by Uno de 50 combines this trend with that other great trend of recent months, pearls.
Man ojito necklace by Uno de 50, £125
Customisable diamond key pendant, available in a choice of metals from £705.81
Pearly Queen
Pearls are going nowhere soon by the looks of it with Mulberry and Erdem both championing their creamy lustre, but the order of the day is now to wear them ornately and certainly not alone. Pearl pendants should be encrusted with diamonds, crystals, clear or pale gemstones in pinks, peaches and nudes (though pastel shades of blue, green, yellow and lilac also get a look in). They are seen layered with other pearl necklaces and jewelled pendants of varying lengths, but again each limited to a palette of soft-hued shades. Whilst the palette might be limited and soft, this romantic style still packs a punch through the sheer size and number of layers. Team a string of pearls with a pearl pendant or two, such as the below, and top it off with a diamond or crystal encrusted choker.
Alyssum pendant cluster with round pearl by Fei Liu, £792
Peregrina Silver Pearl Pendant by Claudia Bradby, £105
Field notes
The big new trend coming through for Spring 2018 is heavily influenced by nature with flowers birds, feathers and shells all on show. Zimmerman presented necklaces and pendants adorned with dangling with masses of white shells, whilst Erdem offered up the prettiest gold birds in cages. Elsewhere flowers and feather werent just highlighted but were seen tumbling down models en-masse in fresh, gentle spring tones. Let this gorgeous hummingbird carry you into springs natural trend.
Super-sparklers
Party-girl sparklers have been one of the key trends this autumn-winter and they party-on into the new year with big, showy pendants gleaming against velveteen torsos. They cannot be big enough, decorative enough or radiate too much brilliance. Weve seen similar showstopping pieces at Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Saint Laurent. Get your dazzle on with this diamond dropper:
Pera baguette diamond necklace, £2,450
Pictures, paintings and portraiture
One of our favourite catwalk trends for jewellery in the coming months perhaps expresses the most personality of all and its the penchant for incorporating miniatures in pendants and necklaces, even earrings. Whilst these cut-size images are called miniatures as compared to full-sized wall-hangings, when it comes to wearing them as jewellery they make pretty big pieces. Mulberry and Thom both featured miniatures in their runway jewellery recently and included painted portraits, cameos and clockfaces suspended by strings of pearls. Why not try the trend yourself and add your own miniature painting to a locket. Not a great artist? Simply go retro and use a photo of your sweetheart or a special place instead.
9ct yellow gold heart locket, £179
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