Spring 2022 is a body-con season for clothes and some types of jewelry. Body chains adorned bare midriffs and were threaded through cutouts and under corsets, while arm bands drew attention to the biceps. At the same time, both hoop earrings and chokers grew to enormous proportions, and chainlink for women, as well as men, blew up too. Necklaces were sometimes layered but most pile-ups involved rings and stacks of bangles, often in rainbow-bright colors. The use of natural materials-wood, shells, stone-stood in direct contrast to the glitzy 1980s-style sets seen here and there.

Fringes continue to be popular (some of it in traditional tassel form) as do floral motifs. This season had a silver touch, but it was the use of leather in jewelry making that felt new; perhaps it will develop into a full-blown trend for fall.

The mood at the shows was mostly upbeat, but there was an undercurrent of tension. Evil eyes and other protective amulets were prevalent, and the uncertainty of the moment was reflected in surreal baubles like tooth earrings and spoon necklaces-pieces sure to cause a pleasing stir.

Up in Arms

The bicep band came on strong this season.

Body Checks

Chains and baubles not just for the ear, neck, and wrist.

The Story of O

The giant size of spring hoops might throw you for a loop.

Neck Deep

Chokers get super-sized.

Linked Up

Designers were attached to chain link.

Band Together

When it comes to rings, more is more.

Wear the Rainbow

Stack and layer pieces and colors. Jewelry is an easy way to brighten your outlook.

Back to Nature

Through thoughtful design humble materials like shells, stones, and wood become precious.

Paging Alexis Carrington

Y2K isn’t the only era trending; jewelry sets and fabulous fakes celebrated the OTT ’80s.

Free Fall

Fringe is a trend that flies in any season.

Miracle Grow

Say it with flowers-really big flowers.

Chrome Extensions

Designers took a shine to silver.

Stick It Real Good

The safety pin, a punk staple, can also be made pretty.