Now that we can do things like go out for dinner, visit the cinema, theatre and museums and even have friends over, we’re embracing the fun side of fashion once again. So long plain, boring and dull, and hello bright, fun and joyful fashion.
We’ve already been indulging ourselves in joyful clothing and now we want to extend that same energy to our jewellery, too.
The best part of the joyful jewellery trend is that anything goes – from string of colourful rainbow beads to chunky neon rings; animal and bug motifs to fruit and smiley faces. So let’s take a walk on the fun side and discover 21 of our favourite pieces of joyful jewellery…
Fun and joyful jewellery
Strawberry Fields Forever, £95, Camila Carril
What’s more joyful than a big pink strawberry in one ear mismatched with a pearl in the other?
Pack of bead necklaces, £14.99, Zara
Zara’s latest drop of jewellery is packed full of colourful beads reminiscent of the kind you find in a market on holiday.
White & Yellow Smiley Earrings, £34, Wolf & Badger
Smiling daisies, need we say any more?
Semi-Precious Rainbow Necklace in Gold, £69, Astrid & Miyu
Astrid & Miyu present a grown-up take on the rainbow beaded necklace trend.
Scarab beetle Egyptian green pendant necklace gold, £69, Latelita
This necklace looks way more expensive than it is and cashes in on the current trend for bug jewellery.
Yes, you probably wore something very similar when you were a teenager, but colourful chunky resin rings have come back around.
Marguerite Daisy Necklace 18ct Gold Plate, £89, Daisy London
For a more subtle approach to the joyful jewellery trend, try daisy-themed jewellery, the cheeriest of flowers.
Flower pendant earrings, £35.99, Mango
Dip a toe into the joyful jewellery trend with these two-tone fabric flower drop earrings.
Hoop earrings with flowers, £11.99, Zara
Back to Zara’s bold beaded jewellery range, because we just can’t get enough if it.
La Bamba Gold Necklace, £99, PDPAOLA
A dainty take on the bug jewellery trend ensures no one will mistake it for the real thing and swat you.
Jewellery Making Kit, £39.99, TOTL TomFoolery
Never seem to find exactly what you like in the shops? Make it yourself with TOTL TomFoolery’s jewellery making kits, packed full of fun and unique beads and charms.
Gold Balloon Dog Necklace, £50, Wolf & Badger
It’s not just a dog – it’s a balloon dog, like the ones you used to take home from children’s parties.
Idol Jewellery Treasure Necklace, £29, Etsy
Reminding us of the name jewellery (and accessories) of our childhoods, Idol Jewellery have brought back the name necklace for your grown-up years.
Acid Rain Earrings, £45, Tatty Devine
Not for the faint-hearted, these are show-stopping, conversation-starting accessories for your ears.
ASOS DESIGN necklace with pearl and mushroom beads, £6, ASOS
Sweet fairytale-style mushroom charms decorate this short pearl necklace.
Smiles All Around Ring, £112, Mood Good
Independent brand Mood Good‘s signature motif is the smiley face.
Alice Lady Bug Earrings, £65, Camila Carril
Jeweller Camila Carril subverts the regular red and black ladybird motif for green and gold.
ASOS DESIGN hoop earrings in open flower shape in gold tone, £6, ASOS
Daisies, but supersized for your earlobes.
Sydney Evan Tiny Ladybug 14-karat gold ruby earrings, £410, Net-A-Porter
Rihanna and Gwyneth Paltrow are fans of this LA-based jewellery brand that often draws on whimsical motifs such as butterflies and ladybirds.
Anni Lu Gold-Plated Nuanua Beaded Bracelet, £40, Liberty
Whatever the weather, every day can have a rainbow when you wear this Anni Lu bracelet.
Dream But Do Not Sleep necklace, £14.99, ASOS Marketplace
Drawing on that signature yellow smiley face motif of the 90s, this is not your grandma’s pearl necklace.
Chevron Band Aquamarine 18kt Yellow Gold Ring, £450, Fenton
We love the colour of the aquamarine stones against the 18kt gold chevron band.
