It was not about overt glitz but about how a drop of metal, a string of beads or a delicate pendant could alter posture, mood and presence. In the conversation of clothes, jewellery became voice. On the streets and in the front rows, recurring motifs surfaced: pendants worn low, functional pieces, beads reimagined, subtle motion, asymmetry, and a palette of soft restraint.
The Return of the Pendant
Among the most evident motifs was the reappearance of the pendant necklace. No longer nostalgic, it re-entered the scene as an expression of individuality. Bella Hadid was photographed during the week in a vintage gold pendant set with coloured stones, resting low on a draped neckline. The piece carried the effortless gravity that defined the week. Across shows and after-parties, pendants appeared on layered chains, fine chokers, and sculptural cords. Many designers leaned into talismanic shapes: miniature keys, fragments of quartz, lockets that opened to reveal slivers of enamel or messages. The new pendant is not decoration but declaration.
Function in Form
An interesting continuity from New York and Milan was the arrival of functional jewellery. Tiny card-holder pendants and pouches appeared on several attendees, merging the line between accessory and practicality. The pieces served as both statement and storage, referencing the pocket watches and lockets of another age. This direction was especially visible in street style looks outside Dior and Acne Studios, where simple chains carried mini-leather or metal pendants that folded open. Jewellery became not a complement to fashion, but an extension of its design logic.
Beads and Natural Texture
Beads, often associated with summer looseness, returned in a far more deliberate form. Smooth spheres of amber, moonstone, and smoky quartz were threaded in balanced rhythm rather than excess. Some strands sat neatly at the collarbone, while others fell in a single vertical line to the chest, drawing the eye with quiet precision. Tina Kotsoni’s handcrafted pieces, spotted on editors and stylists outside the Palais de Tokyo, exemplified this restrained organic trend. Each bead felt carved, not polished to uniformity, giving a tactile contrast to the sleek silhouettes that dominated the week.
Movement as Ornament
Tassels reappeared, not in the exuberant sense of past decades but in a more refined manner. Gold chain fringes hung from elongated earrings and slim pendants, adding a sense of movement without theatrics. The shimmer of fine metal against neutral tailoring created a rhythm, visible on runways and front rows alike. Paris this season was a reminder that motion itself can be luxury.
The Geometry of Asymmetry
Many of the most striking earrings followed an asymmetric narrative. One ear carried an architectural drop, the other remained bare, or perhaps featured only a thin cuff. This imbalance drew the gaze and echoed the broader exploration of contrast that ran through many collections. Cuffs and climbers embraced negative space, often wrapping around the ear in fluid lines that appeared structural rather than decorative. Skin became part of the composition, emphasising lightness and modernity.
The Palette of Restraint
Jewellery colour this season mirrored the tone of the city: confident yet controlled. There was a clear preference for brushed gold, silvery platinum, and subtle stones such as jade, quartz, or pale topaz. Against the vibrancy of the garments, jewellery took a supporting but essential role. It anchored the look, providing an element of permanence within the fluidity of fabric. This restraint, seen across several shows and presentations, highlighted Paris’s enduring understanding of balance.
A Red-Carpet Moment
One of the defining moments of the week came at Givenchy, where Charlize Theron attended in a white tailored suit layered over a jewelled top composed entirely of diamond strands. The piece, designed to drape like fabric, caught every flash of light. Her long, minimalist earrings aligned with the geometry of the top, proving that statement and subtlety can coexist when execution is exact. The image became one of the most circulated jewellery visuals of the week, perfectly encapsulating Paris’s spirit: precise, daring, and disciplined.
Jewellery as Language
Through all these shifts, the unifying tone was intimacy. Jewellery this season spoke in first person. It was less about spectacle and more about memory, habit, and presence. From pendants carrying meaning to tactile beads and functional chains, the pieces suggested lives being lived rather than outfits being styled. Paris has once again reminded the industry that jewellery, at its best, is both design and diary.