First there was seashell jewelry, often with mother-of-pearl. Then there were pearl hair clips—and of course, what was probably the most photographed headband of all time. These trends became inescapable in the age of endless scrolling through Instagram and the near-constant stream of street-style inspiration. And now the pearl accessories trend has evolved into its next form, right in time for fall.
Whereas pearl jewelry might evoke super-polished, glammed-up images of Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly, the modern interpretation isn't so prim and proper. There are more natural shapes, a variety of colors to choose from, and tons of interesting metal work that adds a sculptural element to the accessories.
And celebrities have been loving it, giving the pearl jewelry revival the stamp of approval any trend needs to really take off: Zendaya wore pearl hoops from Baublebar to the Teen Choice Awards; Gigi Hadid has been photographed time and time again in Adornmonde's pearl earrings; Ashley Graham loves Donni's layered pearl pendants.
So if you're looking to spruce up your fall wardrobe with a li'l something special, consider adding some pearl jewelry.
—Glamour