5 biggest gold and diamond jewellery trends to know in 2023: from colourful enamel pieces by Dior and Boochier, to the chain links of Tiffany’s Hardwear bracelet, plus signet rings and lockets

Jan 15 , 2023

Color Dior necklace, earrings and bracelet in gold and enamel. Photo: Dior

Popularised by Lebanese designer Dina Kamal, signet rings are now showing up in collections by Van Inca and Ellis Mhairi Cameron, while chain links are gaining traction too

Boucheron’s Carte Blanche Ailleurs rattan brooch in white and pink gold subtly elevates any outfit, while Color Dior’s lacquered hot pink and gold ‘CD’ earrings make quite the impact

As we prepare for the Lunar New Year, jewellery lovers are taking an either/or approach – keeping things minimal or pushing them to the max.

Diamonds and gold – and in particular yellow and white gold – help with the latter approach, with jewellery designers offering ever more outlandish combinations to elevate almost any outfit.

Boucheron’s Carte Blanche Ailleurs brooch with diamonds in white and pink gold rattan. Photo: Boucheron

Take for example Boucheron, inspired by the elements of nature in its Carte Blanche Ailleurs collection, which brings to the fore the power of gold as well as a spectacular association of rattan and diamonds. Meanwhile, Reza’s Dune earrings create the illusion of diamonds resting like frozen dewdrops between sandblasted gold rails and contrasting polished edges.

Here are some more of our favourite gold and diamond trends heading into the Year of the Rabbit …

1. Enamoured with enamel

Boochier lime green Fruit Hoops ring. Photo: Handout

There’s never been a chicer time to wear gold, diamond and enamel – ear cuffs, hoops and huggies are great ways to dress up the ear, while rings, chokers and bracelets offer countless ways to be playful. Symbolic designs, as well as geometric and architectural forms with squares and origami formats have all come into play in the past year.

Dries Criel Brute diamante maxi earrings. Photo: Handout

Many gold options offer colour and sparkle with flowing forms or sinuous vines: wrapped, hooped and coiled wires in enamel or lacquer and even hand-painted artwork on mother-of-pearl and stones.