From never saving jewellery for best to dabbling in Art Deco, complementing your favourite metal with a macchiato-inspired manicure to shopping sustainably, Vogue asked designers, fashion insiders and power stylists to share their modern jewellery rules. Ananya Malhotra, jewellery designer Create your own signature. When I designed my Chakra bracelets, I faced resistance from my workshop, who refused to string high jewellery materials with elastics.
I love to combine semi-precious materials such as rose quartz with rubies and diamonds. Fernando Jorge, jewellery designer Don’t save jewels for special occasions. The contemporary collector picks pieces that blend seamlessly into their everyday style.
Susan Caplan, vintage jewellery specialist Buying what you love can also be sustainable: invest in timeless, good quality pieces that can be passed down to future generations. Laura Ingham, deputy director, Global Fashion Network, Vogue When it comes to the red carpet, a twinkling men’s brooch affixed to a lapel or bow tie is as precious as any statuette – see Colman Domingo at the 2024 Oscars . Maria Sole Ferragamo, founder, So-Le Studio Ask yourself: is this comfortable? I craft my pieces from leather and brass remnants, so they’re super light and can be worn 24/7.
Anna Ruzhnikov, head of fine and important jewels sales, Sotheby’s Pair pieces from varying design periods. A Victorian bracelet will look fabulous with a contemporary ring. Lucia Silvestri, creative director .