An expert decodes the biggest jewellery trends of 2025

Jewellery today has entered a fascinating new chapter. It is no longer merely embellishment; it has become a conscious choice, a reflection of identity, a quiet investment, and a work of art that outlives seasons. With global exposure blending cultures and aesthetics, Indian collectors are embracing jewellery with renewed purpose and poetry. While some trends flash and fade, others deepen into classics. The defining pulse of 2025 has been clear: gold is resurgent, colour is expressive, and design is stronger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever so join HELLO! India as we take an expert glimpse into the year's biggest jewellery trends by Poonam Soni.

1. The return of gold

Gold, despite its soaring price, has become more desirable than ever, encouraging buyers to focus on long-term value. Price fluctuations have led collectors in two directions: pure-gold, coin-like designs meant as investments, and lighter, stylish pieces that use less gold while still making an impact. Heavy designer jewellery has briefly taken a back seat, while detachable pure-gold bars built into pendants, earrings, and cuffs have emerged as favourites for blending investment with design. For smaller budgets, delicate gold charms have become meaningful new collectables.

2. Fussy jewellery steps back

There is a clear move away from clutter. The era of stacked bangles, rings, and layered wrists is giving way to clarity and singular strength. A single bold cuff now speaks louder than an entire stack, and one sculpted cocktail ring can command more presence than multiple pieces combined. Jewellery today is confident, not crowded.

3. The power of colour

Coloured stones made a bold statement in 2025. Rubies, sapphires, and tanzanite dominate, with strong monochromatic bracelets paired alongside natural or rose-cut diamonds created expressive pieces that were visually striking.

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4. Revival of the rose-cut

The rose-cut diamond, with its watery glow and softly diffused light, is enjoying a quiet revival. Appreciated for its poetic, handcrafted feel, it is being rediscovered by a new generation of collectors. Floral motifs in earrings and neckpieces featuring rose-cut diamonds were among the most cherished designs of the year.

5. Bridal jewellery continues its grandeur

Wedding jewellery remained unapologetically opulent. Brides continue to embrace long earrings, layered necklaces, arm bands, and mathapattis. While the silhouettes stay timeless, detailing has evolved to become more refined, textured, and expressive, ensuring bridal jewellery retains its grandeur while feeling contemporary.

6. Circles are the new modern aesthetic

Hoops have transformed into large, statement-making designs, often paired with ear-wrappers for a look that feels youthful yet luxurious. Bangles, too, have evolved, with single sculptural cuffs replacing stacked styles to create a more confident, modern silhouette.

Jewellery trends today reflect how people live, dress, travel, and feel. Global exposure has created a shared design vocabulary, while Indian aesthetics remain deeply rooted in tradition. Some trends will be fleeting, others will become wardrobe staples, but the enduring desire remains for jewellery that tells a personal, handcrafted, and deeply felt story.

Poonam Soni is a pioneering Indian jewellery designer and founder of her eponymous luxury brand, who has been bringing Indian fine jewellery to the global stage since 1989. Her work has been showcased internationally — from Paris to New York — and she is celebrated for merging art, heritage craftsmanship and innovative design, among collectors and fashion connoisseurs alike. 

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