Treasure trove: Why bold jewellery is this season’s ultimate finishing touch

5 August 2026
By Sophie de Renzy

Discover bold jewels and conversation-starting pieces designed to steal the spotlight.

By The Sea still life from the Summer '26 issue. Photography: Ruby Jayne Hamilton.

Minimalism has had its moment. This season, jewellery is reclaiming centre stage with sculptural silhouettes, oversized proportions and unexpected details that transform even the simplest outfit. From modern talismans and artful brooches to shoulder-skimming earrings and boldly stacked cuffs, these are the conversation-starting pieces designed to be admired now and treasured for years to come.

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Vermeer Studio ‘Sephene’ necklace, $611.
Jessica McCormack ‘Medallions Flower Power’ diamond pendant, $39,000.
LIÉ STUDIO ‘The Elo’ gold-plated brooch, $528.
AGMES ‘Calla’ pendant, $1800.
AGMES ‘Vera’ brooch in yellow gold, $1150.
Toteme ‘Rope’ drop earrings in black, $1166.
Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Perlée couleurs’ ring, 3 rows in 18K yellow gold and sapphire, $12,000.
KHAITE ‘Cyclone’ bracelet in antique silver, $3500.
Zoë & Morgan ‘Shell Seeker’ charm 925 sterling silver, $310.
YSL knot cuff in metal, $1730.
AGMES ‘Flora’ bracelet, $2650.
Partridge ‘Celeste’ earrings, $17,650.
Chloé ‘The Chloé Bouquet’ ring, $680.
Sophie Buhai ‘Matchbank’ pendant, $2515, from Simon James.
Jacquemus ‘The Poisson’ earrings, $656, from Mytheresa.
YSL ‘Cassandre’ crystal heart earrings, $1195.

This article originally featured in the Winter ’26 issue of Fashion Quarterly

Imagery: Supplied. 

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