All That Glitters
The Latest Trends in Jewelry takes Center Stage this Season
The holiday season is now upon us, and it’s that time of year when jewelry takes center stage. From diamonds to gemstones, it’s the moment when everything sparkles a little brighter.
To get a feel for what’s trending in the glittering world of jewelry, we spoke with some of our leading local jewelers to uncover what’s moving off the shelves right now. What are customers reaching for? Which trends are gaining momentum? Here’s what’s making waves this season.
If you’ve noticed yellow gold everywhere lately, there’s a reason. Jillian Hornik from Jae’s Jewelers confirms that it’s the hottest trend today and has been for some time. “Yellow gold has been the most requested metal color for jewelry for the past three years. In 2025, it passed white gold as the most requested color for engagement rings!”
“Yellow gold has been the most requested metal color for jewelry for the past three years…”
Jillian Hornik of Jae’s Jewelers, shown right with dad Bruce
Left: Jae’s Gift Guide 2025 ruby and gold bracelet
Eddie Snow of Snow’s Jewelers agrees that yellow gold is definitely in vogue for bridal jewelry. “For engagement rings and wedding bands, the interesting thing is, whether it’s natural diamonds or lab created diamonds, the trend is towards yellow gold jewelry – but instead of a classic solitaire or a simple ring, they’re going for rings in yellow gold with a carved or engraved style shank, which is the part that goes around the finger. It’s almost a vintage look.”
Whether it’s white or yellow gold, Hornik notes that the precious metal is becoming more attractive as its value soars. “With the surging gold market, clients are happy to purchase heavier gold bracelets and necklaces to layer up,” she says. Snow sees that same trend. “When it comes to necklaces and bracelets, it used to be that a woman would have a pair of earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, and a watch. Nowadays, that’s out the window. You see women are wearing three necklaces, four necklaces, the same thing with bracelets. They call that layering or stacking, and it’s just a really popular look.”
Hornik agrees. From mixing your golds with your silver to stacking pearl necklaces, if you want to make a statement, this is how you do it. “Charms and pendants are being layered everywhere… the more the merrier!” she says. “Everyday styles are being worn together to create a bolder statement.” It’s about building a look that’s uniquely yours, one piece at a time.
“Instead of a classic solitaire… they’re going for rings in yellow gold with a carved or engraved style shank…”
Eddie Snow of Snow’s Jewelers (above with wife Judy) on the
yellow gold and diamond with carved band, shown left
Another trend that Snow sees is in the popularity of tennis bracelets and necklaces. “It’s continuous since last year; they’re still very popular,” he says. “The only difference that seems to be occurring is that yellow gold is gaining more popularity. And some women, they’re wearing two at once.”
Of course, diamonds are never far from the top of the list. From engagement rings to studded earrings, they outlast every trend that tries to replace them. While styles come and go, diamonds remain constant. “Diamonds never go out of style; it’s the fancy shapes and bezel settings that have become more popular lately,” Hornik explains.
“Among the gemstones in our store, sapphire is the most popular…”
Eddie Snow on the timeless sapphire necklace shown Above
Beyond diamonds are gemstones, and for fashion, their colors, just like our wardrobes, tend to follow the rhythm of the seasons. For most of us, autumn is the moment pumpkin spice lattes first appear on the menu. But what does that seasonal shift mean for jewelry? “Fall tends to welcome warmer tone gemstones like green tourmaline, smokey quartz, and citrine,” says Hornik, along with the burgundy, mocha, and olive colors that make their debut before the leaves fall – if you’re living up north, of course.
For Snow’s, however, those seasonal trends don’t overcome the perennial favorite. “Among the gemstones in our store, sapphire is the most popular. Blue seems to be a very strong look, and it’s still probably the most popular colored stone – not to mention that it’s a September birthstone… sapphires come in all different colors, like pink sapphires and yellow sapphires, but the blue sapphire is the most important color.”
One thing that caught our attention this year was the comeback of pearls. This summer especially, pearl bracelets and necklaces were everywhere, but fully reimagined. Now, you’re seeing pearls mixed with gemstones, charm bracelets accented with pearls, and pearl necklaces paired with seashells. For the fall, Hornik notes, “Pearls are having a resurgence in non-traditional ways. For instance, pearl hoops or pearl stations on a gold chain rather than a classic strand.”
“We are seeing the clients gravitating towards pieces that feel very personal”
Puja Bordia of Trésor Collection sees holiday shoppers seeking more of an emotional connection. “It’s all about sentimental luxury jewelry. We are seeing the clients gravitating towards pieces that feel very personal, like delicate layering necklaces, statement necklaces, or statement cocktail rings. They are even trying to redesign their heirloom pieces that carry emotional meaning.”
When asked what truly drives jewelry purchases, Bordia gets to the heart of it. “I think it’s the meaningful jewelry. Whenever a person purchases jewelry, it’s a very emotional experience. When you’re buying jewelry, either you’re happy and celebrating something, or you want to treat yourself because you’ve worked hard and you deserve it.” As trends come and go, one thing stays the same. “Every piece that they’re buying has emotion… it’s all about the memory and meaning,” Bordia says.