Jewelry Trends We’re Leaving in 2025 (And What We’re Wearing Instead)
At Jacob Mercari, we believe the best jewelry trends aren’t about what’s everywhere they’re about what lasts. As we move into a new year, we’re reflecting on the jewelry trends of 2025 we’re ready to leave behind, and the timeless jewelry styles we’re excited to keep wearing.
Whether you’re refreshing your collection or refining your everyday look, here’s what we’re moving on from and what we’re choosing instead.
Leaving in 2025: Jewelry That’s Barely There
Wearing Instead: Bold Everyday Jewelry
Ultra-delicate chains and barely-visible charms had a major moment. While minimal jewelry will always have its place, pieces that disappear don’t add much impact to an outfit.
What we’re wearing instead:
Bold-but-wearable designs like sculptural gold hoops, thicker chain necklaces, and statement rings that stand on their own. Our everyday fine jewelry is designed to be noticed without feeling overdone.
Leaving in 2025: Over-Layered Jewelry With No Intention
Wearing Instead: Thoughtfully Layered Jewelry
Layered necklaces and stacked rings became the default, but more isn’t always better. When everything is layered, nothing stands out.
The Jacob Mercari approach:
Intentional jewelry layering. We start with one signature piece like a diamond necklace or pendant and build from there with complementary textures. Clean, balanced stacks create a more elevated look.
Leaving in 2025: Trend-Only Jewelry
Wearing Instead: Timeless Fine Jewelry
Buying jewelry solely because it’s trending often means it won’t stay in rotation long.
What guides our designs:
Timeless silhouettes, quality materials, and versatile styles you’ll wear year after year. Think classic gold jewelry, everyday rings, and modern heirloom pieces that never feel dated.
Leaving in 2025: Perfectly Matched Jewelry Sets
Wearing Instead: Mixed Metal Jewelry
Matchy-matchy jewelry sets can feel overly styled and a little predictable.
How we style it:
We love mixing yellow and white gold jewelry pairing high-polish pieces with softer finishes. Mixed metals create depth, personality, and a more modern jewelry look.
Leaving in 2025: “Special Occasion Only” Jewelry
Wearing Instead: Everyday Fine Jewelry You Actually Wear
Jewelry shouldn’t live in a box waiting for a special event.
Our philosophy:
Fine jewelry should fit into your daily routine. Gold hoops you wear to work, necklaces that elevate a simple tee, and rings that feel like part of your uniform. The more you wear a piece, the more meaningful it becomes.
The Jacob Mercari Takeaway
The jewelry trends we’re embracing going forward are less about chasing what’s next and more about choosing pieces that feel intentional, personal, and lasting. At Jacob Mercari, we design jewelry meant to move with you through real life, not just one season.
Here’s to building a jewelry collection you’ll love wearing today, next year, and beyond.
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