The days of excess and opulent glamour are back — in jewelry, at least. The ’80s, the decade of decadence and extremes, is a major influence of the jewelry collections from the spring runway. From Saint Laurent’s mega-size earrings to Schiaparelli’s surrealist and conversational necklaces to the high jewelry houses, bigger is better. Vibrant gemstones, an overload of gold with moments of articulation have become powerful trends.
Layering a variety of chains — yellow gold, of course — is an easy way to catch the vibe without being brash. Mix sizes of necklaces: a Lugano diamond zipper chain, and Nouvel Heritage diamond tuxedo necklace, topped off with a vintage Briony Raymond Estate collar necklace complete the look in a modern way.
Dennis Basso fox fur coat; Hermès cotton denim shirt; Tommy Hilfiger cotton and lyocell jeans; David Yurman Renaissance Cablespira bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold with carnelian and Madeira citrine and David Yurman Buckle Cablespira bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold with rubies and diamonds; Van Cleef & Arpels “Perlée diamonds” bracelet featuring diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold; Mish Fine Jewelry Ratu ring in turquoise, aquamarine, Paraiba tourmaline, blue sapphire and pink diamond set in 18-karat yellow gold; Cartier Panthère de Cartier watch, 18-karat yellow gold; Chanel Première Édition Originale watch, steel-coated with yellow gold and black leather, black-lacquered dial.
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Bulgari’s Tubogas Serpenti watch set the timepiece tone in the ’80s and still feels fresh today. Other chic timepieces — a Cartier Panthère de Cartier watch, Chanel Première Édition Originale watch — can be worn together, stacked up for mega effect.
Stack up cocktail rings, a Sorellina Stardust cocktail ring in yellow gold, aquamarine, diamonds; a Seaman Schepps ring in blue topaz and peridot; a Cartier High Jewelry ring in platinum, sapphire, emerald and diamonds on hands with red nails feel like a modern-day take on the iconic Joan Collins in “Dynasty.” Even break out the faux fur for a dash of uber glamour, but ground it all with blue denim to keep in modern and au courant.
Pologeorgis mink Sienna Fitch fur coat; Briony Raymond Estate Victorian Era yellow gold bracelet; Roberto Coin 18-karat yellow gold and diamond chain; Sig Ward jewelry 14-karat yellow gold, citrine, tiger’s eye and diamond horseshoe ring; Marina B Trisola Bypass Tubogas bangle in 18-karat yellow gold with 1.04 carats round diamonds.
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Adorn the wrist with chunky pieces like like Roberto Coin Cialoma bracelet in yellow gold with diamonds or Marina B Trisola Bypass Tubogas bangle in 18-karat yellow gold with a round diamond.
If it isn’t clear . . . more is more is the direction, leaning in on abundance with fox fur, blue-wash denim, colorful gemstones and a boat load of yellow gold to channel your inner ’80s mega diva.
