The Jewelry Trends Everyone Will Be Wearing in 3 Months

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There's jewelry, and then there's fine jewelry, and that, my friends, is a whole beast of its own. Just a few months ago, I had the pleasure of attending the fine jewelry trade shows in Las Vegas, Couture and JCK. Here, I meet with dozens of fine jewelry designers to preview their latest collections for the coming season, and I'm about to give you the lowdown on the trends that stood out from the rest.

While I know fine jewelry can often seem a tad unapproachable, it's important to know what is trending in markets both fine and contemporary, as that information informs a lot of the designs for more affordable pieces, but I digress. I know I might be a bit of a fine jewelry nerd, but I am really excited about the fall 2018 jewelry trends, as we are seeing the return of long-lost stones like jade, a major pearl moment, and much more, and I think you will be too. Check out the top six fine jewelry trends for this fall and shop the pieces I'm loving for each.

Pearls

No, these aren't your heirloom pearls. This year, pearls are making a major comeback proving their timelessness in a more modern way.

Colored Gems

Whether it be on engagement rings, earrings, or tennis bracelets, colored gemstones are having a major moment in the jewelry world. There are already so many pleasant surprises in the ways designers are treating the gems, making the coloring stand out more than ever.

Chains

Dainty layering pieces are a jewelry trend we expect to have a long shelf life, but this fall, there is definitely a shift in the market, as designers are creating chunkier chains that make a bit more of a statement.

Enamel

Enamel is an easy-to-wear and extremely fun jewelry trend we can't wait to start stocking up on come fall. Basically, enamel is breathing new life into more traditional fine jewelry pieces including everything from bracelets to hoops.

Jade

There is no denying the shock factor when you hear that jade is officially back. Showing up in a variety of fresh forms, this stone is one we're excited to add to our jewelry collection this fall.

Convertible

Convertible or multifunctional jewelry is something many designers are emphasizing this season, as people are wanting more bang for their buck when it comes to fine jewelry. Think a necklace that has removable earrings, hoops you can wear two ways, and so on and so forth.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.