For some, beaded jewelry is nostalgic. The look may conjure up flashbacks of frivolous summers when you whipped up handmade baubles featuring every color of the rainbow. Or, an after-school arts and crafts activity using the bead kit you got for your birthday. Though these days are long gone (*sheds a tear*), it’s still possible to sport the mood-boosting look as an adult, thanks to the elevated designs saturating the market. Really, it feels like beaded jewelry has never been more of-the-moment, and especially so this fall.
Greta Phillip, the founder of newcomer Philippa Made, says, though colorful jewelry may have taken a backseat as of late, she’s thrilled to see it shine again. “Personally, jewelry has been a way to add more personality to my own style, and I can see how others might feel the same,” she tells TZR. This is certainly the case with beaded looks, whether a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, as they bring an element of joy to every outfit.
And while you may typically associate beaded baubles with warm-weather style, Taylor Sade, the founder of Vertigo, has a different mindset. “I actually think the pieces are much more fall-centric than summer,” she emphasizes. “Summer, to me, actually warrants daintier jewelry,” Sade says, adding that autumn is ideal for sporting statement beads alongside a cozy sweater, for instance.
Below, TZR rounded up 10 playful beaded options to add to your fall jewelry collection.
Yellow Tiger Choker
Vertigo
Sade says that out of all of her brand’s beaded jewelry, the yellow tiger’s eye choker does especially well. Though not vibrant, the chunky piece is a real attention-grabber.
Leslie Earrings
5 Octobre
All eyes will be on these dangly beauties from 5 Octobre. Consider wearing them to a wedding this season alongside minimal gold jewelry.
Camp Bracelet Multi Mix
Chan Luu
If you can’t decide on a specific shade, go for a multi-color bracelet. The glass flower beads kick it up a notch.
The Ebba Necklace
Phillippa Made
Phillip points to the brand’s brighter beads, like this fire-engine red necklace, as bestsellers. “I figured the fall season would inspire more neutral orders, but it’s been the opposite,” she explains.
Marinda Chandelier Earrings
Jennifer Behr x Julia Berolzheimer
Channel your quirky fashion-forward aunt in these colorful chandelier earrings. They’d pair well with a chunky cable knit cardigan.
The Mary Bracelet
LIÉ STUDIO
For a more minimal take on the trend, opt for LIÉ STUDIO’s The Mary Bracelet. The dark green beads read less bold compared to, say, a fiery red look.
14K Gold Luxe Heart Ruby Bead Combo Necklace
Sydney Evan
Nothing can punch up an outfit like bold statement jewelry — and this style from Syndey Evans is a prime example. The heart-shaped diamond-encrusted pendant adds a ladylike element to the piece.
Malachite, Tigers Eye and Lapis Earrings
NEST Jewelry
Featuring malachite, lapis lazuli, and tiger’s eye, NEST Jewelry’s dangly earrings are apt for work, date night, and everything in between.
Artifact Necklace
Lizzie Fortunato
Lizzie Fortunato’s Artifact Necklace may resemble a funky piece you once created as a kid.
Uluwatu 14K Yellow Gold & Carnelian Bracelet
Jia Jia
In shades of bright orange, Jia Jia’s is extra apt for fall.