Winter Jewelry Trends 2025 – Must-Haves & Styling Tips

Winter is just around the corner, and with it the perfect time to refresh your jewelry wardrobe. The current jewelry trends for Winter 2025: It’s no longer just about delicate pieces — it's about bold accents, creative layering styles, and materials with character. Whether long chains over knits, baroque pearls, silver‑and‑gold mixes, or statement ears, we’ll show you how to combine these trends in the PURELEI style with your winter look while putting your personal stamp on it.

1) Long Pendant Chains: The Key Piece Over Knits

Long, eye‑catching chains with pendants dominated the runways for Fall/Winter 2025 — from Paris to New York. These chains work especially well over turtlenecks, fine knits, or classic shirt collars. They’re perfect for winter layering, where heavy fabrics like wool or cashmere are in play; the chain acts as a vertical highlight through your outfit.

PURELEI Styling:

• Choose a longer chain with a large pendant (for example the Sun Necklace with sun pendant, a coin‑necklace like the Malihini Coin Necklace, or a chain with an engraved initial).
  
• Combine with fine chokers or shorter necklaces as a base, creating depth and structure over chunky sweaters or closed coats.
  
• Colors & finish: Silver or mixed metals introduce shine into your looks; conversely, a gold variant appears especially warm over cool winter colors like ice blue or slate.
  
• Layering tip: A fine 40 cm necklace fits comfortably under a turtleneck, while a longer 60–75 cm necklace hangs loosely above. The contrast in length makes the difference.

With this combination you make your look immediately winter‑ready yet trend‑aware — a strong entry into the jewelry trends 2025.

2) Pearls – Baroque, Colorful, “Imperfect”

They are timeless and classic in jewelry, but Winter 2025 gives them a modern upgrade: baroque forms with distinctive irregularities such as in the Dream Charm, colorful variants (e.g., jade green, lavender, champagne) like in the Pearly Anxiety pearl ring, and asymmetrical designs like in the Crystal Wave Necklace bring a fresh surprising note. Instead of the perfect round pearl, organic structures and visible “imperfections” take center stage.

• This version of pearl jewelry integrates especially well into winter looks with clear silhouettes and noble fabrics — think simple turtleneck in cream or black, a wool‑blend coat, or a metallic jacket accent. The jewelry thus becomes not just an accessory but an expression of your individual style.

PURELEI Styling:

• Choose baroque pearl earrings, large enough to be visible yet elegant enough not to overwhelm.
  
• Pair with a plain turtleneck (e.g., cream, black, or deep blue) so the focus stays on the jewelry without visually overloading the outfit.
  
• Alternatively, select a chain with various pearls and stones and wear it as a focal piece over a plain sweater. Check out the Seaside Necklace or the Hawaiian Sunset Necklace.
  
• Mix pearls with a metal accent, such as a small silver Charm Necklace or fine gold studs gold stud, to create breaks in the look and make the overall image more dynamic.

With this you integrate today’s must‑haves into your winter wardrobe with elegance — stylish, modern, and entirely in line with the jewelry trends 2025.

3) Silver Is Back & Mixed Metals

A clear trend for Winter 2025: silver is making a strong return in sparkling fashion. At the same time, the mix of silver and gold (“Mixed Metals” or “Bicolor”) is becoming the modern standard. While gold has long dominated, this season focuses on cool metal tones, layered looks, and conscious material combinations. The shift from pure gold to silver or bicolor brings freshness, a touch of coolness, and a modern statement.

Through the iconic bicolor trend you create reflections and depth that come into full view especially in the dull winter light. And: silver pairs wonderfully with cool winter colours like ice‑grey, frost blue, smoke rose — perfect for a stylish layering.

PURELEI Styling:

• Go for a silver chunky box chain and combine it with gold-hoops — the contrast feels intentional and modern.
  
• Wear this jewelry look with a heavy wool coat (e.g., graphite, midnight blue) or a modern oversized knit in grey; the metal mix makes the look lighter, more dynamic and high‑end.
  
• Accessory tip: If your bag has metallic hardware (e.g., silver), coordinate your link chain and jewelry accordingly to create a cohesive look.
  
• For layered necklaces: start with a silver mid‑chain like the Legacy Necklace, add a shorter gold chain like the Malihini Necklace, and finish with a long silver pendant like the Waina Necklace — you utilise length & material mix for maximum effect.

With this combo you’re right on trend and can decide whether you want it bold or more delicate: silver is back and mixed metals give your winter look a contemporary signature. Perfect to underline your style.

4) Statement‑Ears & Ear Cuffs

In Winter 2025 it’s not just about the neck and wrist — your ears become the main stage: earrings like large drops or hoops, sculptural forms, ear cuffs without piercings and curated ear stacks are in. Especially since hat and high collar combos shift attention to the ear-zone of the face, here jewelry is free to stand out. A statement earring frames the face, brings shine to a layered outfit, and makes everyday winter feel like an event.

PURELEI Styling:

• Pick one larger drop or ear cuff per side, clear in design but not overdone. Check out the PURELEI PURELEI earcuffs.
  
• Especially popular: if you have multiple piercings you can start with big earrings in the main lobe (e.g., Stellar Glow Earrings), then move back/upwards with smaller pieces — creating an ear stack that still reads as cohesive.
  
• Materials & colours: silver or mixed metals particularly stand out in winter light. Pearl or crystal accents bring even more glamour.
  
• For impact: ear cuff + big drop + small stud — PURELEI charms or initial studs work well here as subtle extras.

This way your ear look becomes a winter highlight, stylishly part of the Winter 2025 jewelry trends.

5) Big Beads & Organic Shapes

Last but not least: oversized pearl necklaces and sculptural metal shapes bring texture, art and a touch of avant‑garde to winter looks. Jewelry becomes an art object, not just an accessory. Particularly if you’re wearing a minimalist outfit (e.g., tone‑on‑tone knit or monochrome coat), a large bead necklace with colour elements or a bold metal sculpture instantly transforms the look. Check out the Sunrise Necklace or let yourself be inspired:

PURELEI Styling:

• Go for a single chunky bead necklace like the Fluid Forms Necklace or the Pearl Symphony Necklace with freshwater pearls — large in material (e.g., metal or big beads), purposely the focal point.
  
• Wear it over a monotone knit look (beige, camel, grey or black) so you create maximum impact with minimal effort.
  
• Keep the rest simple: no other large neck chains required, maybe small stud earrings or a fine ring set. That way the focus stays clear.
  
• For an evening moment: pair the bead necklace with a metallic clutch or shiny ankle boots — it harmonises beautifully with the jewelry shapes.
  
• Combo tip: A coat with an open collar + bead necklace creates a material mix (wool–metal) and adds depth to the look.

With these statement chains you create your very own fashion moment according to your personal taste — at any occasion you use one of the biggest jewelry trends of 2025. Explore the collection.

FAQ – Jewelry Trends 2025

Which jewelry trends dominate Winter 2025?

The key trends are: long pendant chains, pearls in baroque or colored variants, silver & mixed metals, statement earrings with ear cuffs, big beads and/or jewelry with diamond details.

Is silver trending in 2025?

Yes – silver is making a major comeback. At the same time you no longer have to choose between gold or silver: the mix of gold and silver (“Mixed Metals”) is now a modern trend. This combination features strongly in the Jewelry Trends Winter 2025.

How do I layer chains over winter knits?

Start with a fine base necklace, add a mid‑length chain with small charms and top it off with a long pendant chain as hero. The contrast in length and form is key — especially over sweaters or coats.