These Oversize Jewels Are Big On Style

By Brittany Siminitz | July 06, 2022

Oversized tailoring is a hot with the fashion set at the moment, and in one way or another, the trend will surely make its way to the masses.

The look borders on borrowed-from-dad: blazers and shirts appear too big, pants too long and baggy. And yet it isn’t all as sloppy as it sounds—perhaps the word too doesn’t have a place here, as articles of clothing are no doubt big, but also smartly tailored to fit in the right places.

Walters Faith rose gold bracelet — *Bracelet in 18k rose and white gold with diamonds, $16,050; Walters Faith*

IVI Toy signet ring — *Toy signet ring in 18k yellow gold–plated sterling silver with jungle green resin, $250; IVI*

Emily P Wheeler Audrey choker — *Audrey choker in 18k yellow gold with aquamarine, crystal quartz, and diamonds, $190,000; Emily P. Wheeler*

Most examples of this trend show very minimal jewelry: petite hoops, sometimes a necklace—maybe a sleek watch on the wrist of someone who rolled up her blazer’s sleeves, ’80s style. It’s a study in contrasts, the big clothing unhindered by the subtle accessories, and yet the jewels getting all the more visible for their polar opposite stature. Despite the large, flowing fabrics, this is not altogether a maximalist trend; more is more does not apply here.

Ellinas Treasures Grandiose snake collar — *Grandiose snake collar in 18k yellow gold, €19,500 ($19,850); Ellina’s Treasures*

Bondeye Jewelry gold earrings — *Earrings in 14k yellow gold, $575; Bondeye Jewelry*

Vram Cyfr ring — *Cyfr ring in 18k yellow gold, sterling silver, and black rhodium with 1.71 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Vram*

Toktam Ophidian bangle — *Ophidian Mamba bangle in 18k yellow gold with purple sapphires, price on request; Toktam*

Anne Sisteron Arabella earrings — *Arabella drop earrings in 14k yellow gold with 1.34 cts. t.w. diamonds, $5,160; Anne Sisteron*

Jen Volkodav OAK diamond ring — *One-of-a-kind ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.92 ct. portrait cut diamond, $10,499; Jen Volkodav Jewelry Design*

Dale Novick citrine and suede choker — *Suede choker with citrine, $15,000; Dale Novick*

And yet… If baggy pants and long, behind-covering blazers isn’t your bag, translating that contrasting clothing to jewels provides the perfect opportunity to dabble in oversize jewelry. Take a well-fitting white T-shirt and miniskirt, for example, and hit it with hoop earrings the size of dinner plates and a cocktail ring that could be seen from space.

Omi Prive sapphire ring — *Ring in platinum with 35.61 ct. cushion sapphire and 1.6 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Omi Privé*

Avery Lee Clio earrings — *Clio earrings in sterling silver with black ombré patina, $300; Avery Lee*

Stephen Dweck sodolite and chalcedony cuff — *One-of-a-kind beaded cuff bracelet in sterling silver with natural quartz sodalite and chalcedony, $4,865; Stephen Dweck*

Dune Jewelry larimar necklace — *Pear-cut seven bezel necklace in sterling silver with larimar, $2,100; Dune Jewelry*

The aforementioned descriptions need not be taken literally, of course, but serve to paint the image of big, bold jewels that have a lot of fun and get many looks in the process.

Top: Vitesse earrings in silver-plated recycled brass, $474; Bar Jewellery

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