If you, like me, grew up rummaging through your grandma’s jewelry box, I’ve got great news: “Grandma jewelry” is having a major moment right now. Decadent, delicate, and inspired by vintage silhouettes, these pieces are showing up on red carpets and in street style looks around the world. The epitome of classic elegance, they’re a perfect way to style modern silhouettes with a bit of retro inspo.
But what does granny jewelry actually look like? Think of delicate, luxurious pieces that look like they came from Elizabeth Taylor’s archives, with a sprinkling of boho vibes. They’re either executed in natural materials, like wood or brass, or totally blinged out in crystals and gold. Because, obviously, there are different types of accessories for all the different types of grannies out there.
The style secret here is to find jewelry that doesn’t dominate the look but rather adds a sense of old-school glamour. There are a few different ways to nail the grandma jewelry trend without looking like you stepped out of a vintage photo. Keep scrolling to see our favorite accessories this season, and how to wear them.
Solitaire rings
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Is simplicity your favorite way to go with jewelry? This might be the one for you then. Solitaire rings, or rings with a one major stone in the center of the band, are a staple of a grandma’s jewelry box. I can’t count the number of times I asked a friend about their stunning ring, and they answered, “It was actually my grandmother’s.”
You can make the magic yourself instead of relying on heirlooms, too. Wear your ring with pieces in classic black—especially ones tailored in textured fabrics like satin or linen—for the perfect canvas to allow the power of the ring to come through. And when you go ring shopping, opt for irregular, organic shapes if you consider yourself a modernist; go for a traditionally crisp silhouette if you’re like classic aesthetics. Either way, elegance is guaranteed.
