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Now that the Spring 2020 runways have officially wrapped up in New York, it’s time to start looking back at the trends that emerged along the way. Out of all the clothing, shoes and accessories, next season’s jewelry trends may just be the most fun to experiment with. Designers got playful with colorful gems, over-sized statement pieces, and standalone earrings that prove sometimes the single life really is more fun.

Get a sneak-peek at next spring’s biggest jewelry trends:

1. Colorful Jewelry

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Forget sticking to gold and silver, designers brought on an explosion of color for Spring 2020’s jewelry. There were bright floral and beaded pieces at Ulla Johnson, gemstones at Brandon Maxwell, and mismatched colors at Marc Jacobs and Ports 1961. Channeling our inner kids, the look is all about having fun with your accessories.

2. The Single Earring

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Earrings are going solo next season. The single earring look dominated Spring 2020 runways from Prabal Gurung to Zimmermann and Oscar de la Renta. The key to achieving this look? Go for an earring that’s statement-making enough to stand on its own.

3. Oversized Chains

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Chains got bigger and bigger on the spring runways. Brandon Maxwell sent giant sparkling versions (some complete with matching chain earrings) down his runway, while Zimmermann layered oversized chain necklaces with beaded ones.

4. Big Hoops

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Hoop earrings never really left, but get ready to see them multiply in size next season. Proenza sent a crop of power hoops down its runway—thick, gold, and double-hooped for extra measure, while designers like Oscar de la Renta explored the over-sized look using different materials.

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The first evidence of jewelry making in ancient Egypt dates back to 4000 BC. In ancient Egypt both men and women were great lovers of jewelry and adorned themselves with a profusion of trinkets. Jewelry also showed wealth and status and offered protection from evil. This protection was available for those dead or alive and was thought to bring prosperity in both the present and the after life.

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When we consider some of the materials jewelry is made with—metals derived from the earth’s crust and gemstones, which, like crystals, have significant metaphysical properties—it’s hard to deny the cosmic allure. Here, a look at the history of some favorite gemstones and their mythological meanings.

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Whether you love a round sapphire pendant or a sleek, heart-shaped one; a sharp, marquise emerald ring or a square one to go with most of your outfits—we know that when it comes to picking just one right gemstone, things can get pretty confusing. They’re all beautiful in their own way and there’s no way we can gain favour with any one of them. So, to make it simple for you the next time you make your big purchase, we’ve listed everything you need to consider.

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