Jade, Tiger’s Eye, Carnelian—semi-precious gemstones are keeping us grounded and brightening up our wardrobes just in time for spring. If this February has felt particularly long thanks to cloudy skies coupled with the wintry mix of snow, sleet, and on/off showers, you’re not alone. But this earthy jewelry trend is turning our attention to sunnier days to come.
Adorning our necks, ears, and wrists with gemstones is nothing new but today’s iteration is bigger and bolder. At the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2025 show, boxy suits and sharp ties weren’t the only items to catch our attention. Chunky strands of colorful beads and supersized stone-encrusted earrings help to soften the masculine suiting while providing a subtle shimmer that felt contemporary and fresh. Elsewhere, brands like Chloé and Di Petsa explored the mystical side, with trinkets stacked with a mix of seashells, stones, and glimmering gold on full display.
There’s an inherent playfulness to the pieces as well as a sense of discovery. If you grew up along the coast or took family trips to the closest beach, the memories of digging in the sand to see what you might unearth is a familiar, nostalgic experience. To a kid, those shimmery seashell fragments are just as precious as gold.
Today’s baubles are an homage to that feeling of unearthing something precious, something natural, yet awe-inspiring. From Completedwork’s rose quartz choker and Agate stone cord necklace, to By Pariah’s ring stack and Mango’s cascading drop earrings, there’s a piece for every style and budget. The best part? You don’t have to be too precious with it. Throw on a beaded necklace with a ringer T-shirt à la Chloé or layer a stack of strands across a button-up for a relaxed effect.
Below, shop the best stone jewelry pieces to add to your collection right now.