The One Thing You Can Skip When Trying The Statement Jewelry Trend

Statement jewelry is where it's at right now. People are going for bigger, bolder pieces to add drama and life to their looks. This means that earrings with big personalities are what we want. Rings can be stacked, and they can be whopping. Bracelets? You know it. Whatever the jewelry, we're after lively accessories that elevate our personal styles.

There are many ways to work bold jewelry into your wardrobe for an instant outfit upgrade. Statement jewelry can add a dash of glamor and life to any outfit. Blake Lively has mastered the art of statement rings thanks to her love of jeweller Lorraine Schwartz. Taylor Swift is another expert at this style trend: Even though Swift's 2025 Grammys look missed the mark for one big reason, her red statement earrings were on point.

But nailing statement jewelry is an art. After all, with huge pieces, one wants to be mindful of how well the jewelry plays with the outfit as a whole. Women spoke exclusively with Jordan Stolch, a personal stylist and founder of MiKADO, to guide us through the best choices to make around conspicuous jewelry. And more isn't always more, she advised us. With the trend favoring earrings and rings, necklaces are one thing you can skip when going for this level of adornment. The key is to be strategic around your choices for statement jewelry, and either go minimal or go without when it comes to other accessories. 

The best practice with statement jewelry is choosing one area to highlight. "Statement necklace plus statement earrings is typically a no-go because they're read in such close visual proximity to one another," Jordan Stolch exclusively told Women. "They both end up drowning each other out as they call for attention, and neither piece gets its statement moment," she added. 

Stolch went on to explain that you can get away with pairing bold earrings, or a necklace if you're so inclined, with statement rings or bracelets because there's enough visual separation between the pieces. This creates more balance in the outfit. "Both items then get their statement moment!" she said. 

Whether you opt a statement necklace doesn't have much to do with the cut or style of your neckline, Stolch added. The emphasis is more on balancing the outfit as a whole. So if you want to play around with big, asymmetrical earrings, try pairing them with a collared shirt, so the visuals of fabric and jewelry don't compete. As far as your outfit goes, there are a ton of fashion options that can help your statement earrings take center stage. 

While statement jewelry is a fun way to express yourself, Jordan Stolch told Women it's important that the look not overwhelm you as a person. There can be a natural tendency for those who have a soft spot for fashion to ham it up, but you want to make sure that you still get to shine through the outfit. "I always tell my students, 'Don't let your look be louder than your voice,' which means be cautious of styling choices that overshadow your personality — and that definitely applies to this topic," Stolch said in an exclusive interview.

The key is embracing your personal style, but being selective about choosing pieces that can have their moment, Stolch said. One or two elements can shine, but your outfit doesn't need to be made up entirely of bold things. "Rather than head-to-toe statement clothing and accessories, be intentional with where you want to focus the attention in your look, and allow the rest of your outfit to be the supporting characters," she added. A few outstanding items, like earrings and a great jacket, are dynamite, but the rest of your look can function to allow those winners — and your personality — to be the real stars.