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Somewhere between Schiaparellis gilded surrealist necklaces and the Y2K resurgence that refuses to die (enamel rings, anyone?

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), weve found ourselves wondering how to style maximalist jewelry in a way that looks elevated.

Blame it on the runways.

Blame it on the residual shimmer of Beyonces Renaissance Tour.

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This year, jewelry isnt the finishing touch.

Forgetsubtle studs and delicate chains.

Were talking statement pieces so eye-catching, so larger-than-life, they practically introduce you before you speak.

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Lets break down the maximalist jewelry trends defining 2025 and how to wear them like a manifesto.

This is not the year to play it safe with gold hoops or understated studs.

This year is about earrings with serious presence.

Mignonne Gavigan Mega Wooster Earrings

Statement pieces that double as art installations.

Its sculpture you clip to your ears.

If your earrings dont challenge your neck muscles or turn heads at brunch, keep going.

We Dream in Colour Halo Earrings

The bangle is back, and it brought friends.

Think of your wrists as mini gallery walls where every chunky, clashing piece tells a story.

This is maximalism for the wrists, and the jingle is the soundtrack.

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Chanel Spring 2025

Think wide cinchers dripping in embellishments, gold jewelry details, or rhinestone buckles that scream early-2000s club energy.

These arent just accessoriestheyre jewelry-adjacent armor.

These are not for blending in.

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Dries Van Noten Spring 2025

Theyre for people who use accessories as armor, punctuation, and punchlines.

The sunglasses arent here to match your vibetheyarethe vibe.

The energy is part Cleopatra, part 2007 red carpet.

Selvon NYC Mini Chrome Bubble Bracelets

And the key to keeping it fresh?

Lean into the drama.

Stack it over more gold.

Caiyo Chunky Acrylic Transparent Bracelets

Layer it with pearls.

Let it clash with your neckline.

That self-expression doesnt require restraint.

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Anna Sui Fall 2025

That fashion can be fun, chaotic, and loud, and still smart.

These arent just jewelry trends.

Theyre a signal: Were done making ourselves small.

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Vaquera Spring 2025

ASOS DESIGN Low Waist Wide Belt

Leanoria Women’s Skinny Elastic Metal Belt

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VANLINKER Retro Aviator Polarized Sunglasses

Ferragamo Rivets 53mm Modified Rectangular Sunglasses

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