Jewelry trends for every year get edgier, crazier, and just overall more fun. This year has something for every aesthetic – edgy designs, multiple colors, and a playful vibe. So, why wait? Embrace the new year and new you by updating your look with these latest trending accessories. Here are the top three pieces of jewelry to stock your wardrobe with in 2022.

Sculptural Drop Earrings

No, this does not mean the traditional circular hoops are going anywhere. It just means that their edgy cousins also want their moment to shine now. Wear these architecturally inspired babies to add an instant upgrade to all your looks, giving your ensemble that x-factor. Pair these with tops in solid colors for the most effortlessly classic look with a twist. You can also wear them for night events as the designs are sure to turn your outfit into a statement.

Painted Pearl Necklace

You know something is going to blow up when mega celebs like Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Pete Davidson start sporting it regularly. Such is the case of the painted pearl necklace, a mermaid-inspired trend seen glinting on the neck of these stars. This look takes the royalty of pearl necklaces and gives it a younger, more colorful vibe. You can opt for a colored strand to stand out in the crowd. If you want to elevate your look even more, do what Davidson did – layer your painted pearl necklace with multiple silver chains.

Two-Tone Geometric Link Collar Necklace

Two-tone jewelry is hard to pull off, it requires careful planning as you’re basically merging two colors into one. The two-tone geometric link collar necklace is the latest in this trend to hit the market and has proved to be a hit with the masses. This multi-metal chain is your answer to an ultrahip accessory. Wear this with a cool printed tee and denim and you’re good to go!

Met Gala 2021 saw some fascinating looks – from Kim Kardashian’s faceless blackbody suit to A$AP Rocky’s giant colorful plush quilt. These few looks have managed to take everyone by surprise. Even when it comes to accessories, there were some really bold looks flaunted by many celebrities. What was once thought to be an overthrow of the dress code has now turned into omnipresent red carpet accessories. Stars are playing around with the theme and giving everything their own spin. The case in point is Timothee Chalamet’s outfit, who paired his Hairder Achermann getup with a pair of sweats from Chuck Taylors. For some reason, all these alternative black tie accessories hit right at home.

Met Gala Accessories 2021

This year’s Met Gala further pushed the envelope with many unexpected accessories. Stars showed up on the red carpet flaunting era-inspired outfits. There were stylish ensembles with hidden meaning and subtle nods to pop-culture icons past, but a handful of handbags, shoes, hats, and more stole the show entirely.

The Met Gala theme this year, ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,’ witnessed many unique accessories. What came as a welcome surprise was the fact that the most fabulous accessories came from up-and-coming brands.

Some Unique Accessories That Stole the Show

Maisie Williams and Dev Hynes, and more opted for emerging accessory designers. Hynes paired his red striped brown suit with a lunch bag look-alike tote from the Italian twin sisters led brand Medea. Williams was seen donning a pair of funky slingback from Nodaleto, a footwear label that debuted at Paris Fashion Week in the fall of 2019.

Frank Ocean and Justin Bieber flaunted accessories from their own newly rolled out labels. While Frank Ocean donned a necklace from Homer and a robot-like baby doll, Bieber showcased a bag from Drew. Hunter Schafer took the carpet by surprise when she arrived with a spider on her face. She also wore foggy contact lenses to blur out her eyes.