The Minimalist’s Guide to Elegant Jewelry for the Everyday

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Every wardrobe should establish a roster of everyday jewelry, whether you prefer silver, gold, or a combination of both. To start, might we suggest beginning with pieces that fall under the “minimalist jewelry” category?  Think dome-shaped rings, earrings with a sculpture-like appeal, or the use of more unique chain links on bracelets and necklaces. These everyday pieces and designs pay close attention to the details and are what gives them their subtle yet significant difference in style. The below selection of minimalist jewelry brings a timeless and sophisticated approach to small, standalone statements—like a pair of contemporary tubular hoops or an oversized classic chain-link bracelet that you can wear every day. All of which doesn’t come close to boring.

Contemporary Classics

The basic hoop gets an artful reinterpretation with these earrings. Thin huggies receive a weightier silhouette, while the larger, everyday pair gets a chic, contemporary spin.

David Yurman

sculpted cable hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold

Sophie Buhai silver hoop earrings

Completedworks twist hoop earrings

Laura Lombardi gold Anima earrings

Lucy Williams chunky entwine hoop earrings

Tom Wood gold vermeil hoop earrings

Link Up

Most minimalist jewelry collections start with a single chain. With a variety of lengths and links, your necklace game will feel tailor-made by adding a few together to curate a layered look of your own. Choose between dainty chains to more eye-catching styles like   

Loren Stewart Demi herringbone necklace

Aureum Chloe gold chain

Brilliant Earth Lola paperclip chain necklace

Fallon Hailey short herringbone necklace

Stone and Strand dainty twist chain necklace

Veneda Carter silver VC008 necklace

Brace Yourself for Beautiful Bracelets

Feel free to keep a delicate, barely there chain or, alternatively, a very visually appealing chubby chain link one on for days at a time, or layer on a few more for a bit of a statement.

Aeyde Sasha bracelet

Mejuri boyfriend bold bracelet

Jenny Bird Sofia mega bracelet

Otiumberg twisted-chain bracelet

Lùnika MISHA bracelet No. 5

Maria Black Manhattan bracelet

Ring It In

Up your ring game with these sculptural yet sleek bands. Coming in a range of widths, wear one on the one hand, try a few on different fingers, or even double up.  Some of these styles already come as a stackable set. From domed shape stackers to twistable sets, these rings qualify as everyday hardware.

J.Hannah Duo form ring

Agmes domed ridge ring set

Grown Brilliance näas Bombë fashion band

Kinn Studio Pauline Ellipse & Dahlia micro pavé ring stack

Charlotte Chesnais Blaue ring

Lié Studio Anna ring

Striking Statements 

One of the most popular jewelry trends right now is the bulbous, teardrop-shaped earring. Worn by many celebrities, Bottega Veneta's version has barely been able to stay in stock. Though sculptural wearable art-like earrings are no stranger to the minimalist wardrobe.

Khiry Jug drop earrings

Leigh Miller dollop studs

Bottega Veneta

Drop earrings

By Pariah Sabine hoop earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti teardrop earrings

Mounser Rose large hoop earrings