Classic Jewelry That Needs To Make a Comeback

By Southern Living
October 21, 2019
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You’re never fully dressed without a classic accessory or two. While some pieces of jewelry have claimed permanent places in our jewelry boxes, others are due for a comeback. Certain styles of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings—particularly those popularized in decades past—are less often worn now, but we think they are just lovely. Depending on how you style them, they can be just as fresh and modern now as they were when they entered the scene. So roll up your sleeves (for a bracelet or two), iron your lapels (for a dazzling brooch) and prepare your ears (for some button studs)—these classic accessories are here to claim their places in your jewelry box. They’re lovely additions to ensembles for all manner of events, and some are classic enough for everyday. For more ideas for your jewelry box, check out these stylish updates to your mother’s classic pearls.
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Brooch

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Pearl Pineapple Brooch

BUY IT: $48, bananarepublic.com

Brooches are for everyone. While we often think of them pinned to a prim matching sweater set, they’re much more versatile and can dress up any outfit.

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Button Stud Earrings

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Gold Hammered Button Studs

BUY IT: $115, saksoff5th.com

Button studs are an earring style that came to popularity in the 1950s. Most often paired with a matching necklace, they can still add a touch of class to many modern styles.

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Charm Bracelet

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Pike Chain Bracelet in Rose Gold

BUY IT: $68, kendrascott.com

This updated charm bracelet calls to mind the style of decades past, but makes it streamlined and contemporary with the material and matching charms.

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Cluster Earrings

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Pearl and Crystal Earrings

BUY IT: $68, jcrew.com

This style was popularized in the 1920s and again in the 1940s. This pretty pair of cluster earrings would be stunning on the dance floor (or anywhere, really). 

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Cocktail Ring

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Sole Society Starburst Cocktail Ring

BUY IT: $48, nordstrom.com

The Jazz Age of the 1920s popularized the cocktail ring, a statement piece that dazzles at a fancy dinner, or, of course, at the drinks hour where it gets its name.

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Lapel Pin

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Fleur de Lis Lapel Pin in Burnished Silver

BUY IT: $9.50, asos.com

Have lapel, will pin. Bare lapels everywhere can have a touch of shine with this classic style, which is adorned with a fleur de lis, or a stylized lily, the symbol of which originates in France.

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Pearl Earrings

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Pearl Studs

BUY IT: $50, jcrew.com

Never truly out of style, pearl earrings are sometimes overlooked for flashier options. We’re here to say that they’re a forever classic. Don’t you need a new pair?

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Tennis Bracelet

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Nadri Classic Tennis Bracelet

BUY IT: $120, bloomingdales.com

This popular style got its name in the 1980s—we’re fans of its understated silhouette and subtle shimmer.

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