Top 100 Accessory Trends in 2013

From Poetry Tribute Jewelry to Outrageously Opulent Nails

— January 31, 2014 — Fashion
The idea of personal adornment can be seen all throughout history, and jewelry trends continue to evolve to suit the times. The year 2013 showed tons of updates to old jewelry classics, such as the diamond engagement ring or solitary jewel necklace; modern versions saw things such as knotted engagement rings as a play on words, and jewel necklaces made of rocks collected from outer space.

Some completely new ideas in the realm of jewelry were observed as well, namely with the outrageously opulent nail decor. Symbolizing a new take on decadent fashion, these nail decals boasted solid gold and customized designs. This eccentric tone echoed through the general jewelry trends of 2013. Imaginations were unleashed with bracelets made of dentures and sacrilegious thorn crowns.

To learn more about the decadent, excessive and relentlessly creative realm of jewelry, check out our Jewelry Trend Report.


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Excessively Bejewelled Necklaces
Excessively Bejewelled Necklaces
Handmade Statement Jewellery by CUCHARA is Stylishly Stunning
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97
Divine-Inspired Accessories
Divine-Inspired Accessories
'Once Upon a Greek Goddess' is a Set of Rings for Female Deities
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96
Bronzed Goddess-Like Campaigns
Bronzed Goddess-Like Campaigns
The Versace Spring Summer 2013 Ads Feature Three Supermodels
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95
Intricately Roped Statement Necklaces
Intricately Roped Statement Necklaces
These ChiChiKnots Jewelry Pieces are Carefully Crafted
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94
Exotic Exhibitionist Lookbooks
Exotic Exhibitionist Lookbooks
The Schield AW13 Collection is Modelled on Anna Rudenko
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93
Perforated Suede Jewelry
Perforated Suede Jewelry
The Leather Cuff Bracelets by Oropopo are Tough Chic
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92
Lionizing Cat Accessories
Lionizing Cat Accessories
These Cat Collars Give Household Cats a Mane and a Fierce Attitude
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91
Literary Furniture Pendants
Literary Furniture Pendants
The Bookshelf Necklace is a Great Gift for the Bookworm
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90
Neighborhood Finger Bands
Neighborhood Finger Bands
House Rings by Clive Roddy Form a Cute Accessory Community
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89
Sun-Drenched Hipster Lookbooks
Sun-Drenched Hipster Lookbooks
The MYKITA 2013 Collection is Smart and Stylish
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88
Uncut Crystal Charms
Uncut Crystal Charms
The Elemental Alchemist Creates Organic Raw Jewelry
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87
Customizable Vulgar Statement Rings
Customizable Vulgar Statement Rings
Discretely Give the Finger With These Hand-Made Rings
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86
DIY Crustacean Earrings
DIY Crustacean Earrings
The Honestly WTF Jewelry Creation Will Make Use of Shell Shelters
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85
Delicate Rural-Inspired Jewelry
Delicate Rural-Inspired Jewelry
These Designs by Southern Heidi Belle are Small Town-Chic
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84
Glamourous Jazz-age Jewelry
Glamourous Jazz-age Jewelry
This Great Gatsby-Inspired Collection by Tiffany & Co. is Opulent
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83
DIY Dip-Dyed Jewelry
DIY Dip-Dyed Jewelry
The Merrythought Shows How to Make this Macrame Tassel Necklace
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82
Upcycled Macabre Jewelry
Upcycled Macabre Jewelry
FEEAS 'Made to Dislike' is a Collection of Creepy Vintage Accessories
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81
Animalistic Masked Accessories
Animalistic Masked Accessories
These Ana Rajcevic Headpiece Creations Resemble Animal Carcasses
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80
Doll Head Bauble Editorials
Doll Head Bauble Editorials
Pericles Kondylatos Presents His Gothic Jewelry Design Collection
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79
Miniature Yarn Studs
Miniature Yarn Studs
These Knitting Earrings are Itsy Bitsy Sewing Accessories
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78
Luxuriously Natatonial Jewelry
Luxuriously Natatonial Jewelry
This Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Line by Costis Splashes Runways
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77
Geometric Illusion Jewelry
Geometric Illusion Jewelry
MYBF Accessories Take the Shapes of Gems with Glam Gaping Voids
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76
Upcycled Keychain Accessories
Upcycled Keychain Accessories
This DIY Key Necklace is a Creative Way to Make Use of Old Keys
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75
Modernistic Tribal Neckwear
Modernistic Tribal Neckwear
The Bea Necklace from Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer is Chicly Structured
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74
Vibrant Eden Photoshoots
Vibrant Eden Photoshoots
Tempting Eve by Vishesh Verma Stars Amanda Rodriguez Valero
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73
Hypnotic Eco Jewelry
Hypnotic Eco Jewelry
These Prism Dangles Earrings are Made from Recycled Wood
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72
DIY Crate Jewelry Boxes
DIY Crate Jewelry Boxes
This Easy-to-Make Jewelry Organizer Beautifully Displays Your Accessories
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71
Teeth-Baring Accessories
Teeth-Baring Accessories
Lucie Vincini's Models Wear Painful Facial Jewelry on the Catwalk
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70
Masculine Woven Bracelets
Masculine Woven Bracelets
The 'Bottega Veneta' Bracelet Features Manly Woven Leather
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69
Glamorous Jewel-Filled Shoots
Glamorous Jewel-Filled Shoots
This Numero Thailand June 2013 Editorial Stars Nina Petrova
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68
Tribal-Esque Industrial Jewelry
Tribal-Esque Industrial Jewelry
The Brante SS14 Ad Campaign is Simply Bold and Edgy
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67
Ferocious Raver Accessories
Ferocious Raver Accessories
The Cheetah Party Bracelet From Fred Flare is Jungle-Themed
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66
Eccentric Nose Accessories
Eccentric Nose Accessories
This Piece of Nose Jewelry by ASOS Channels Couture Facial Accessories
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65
Denture-Inspired Accessories
Denture-Inspired Accessories
These Denture Designs are Spookily Chic
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64
Clay Crystal Necklaces
Clay Crystal Necklaces
AACUTE Designs Gorgeous Gem-Shaped Polymer Clay Jewelry
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63
Jeweled Bohemian Headbands
Jeweled Bohemian Headbands
These Chic Floral Headbands Make Perfect Bridal Accessories
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62
Architectural 3D-Printed Jewelry
Architectural 3D-Printed Jewelry
Hot Pop Factory Creates Gorgeous Building-Inspired Pieces
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61
Masculine Rope Jewelry
Masculine Rope Jewelry
This Miansai Screw Cuff Bracelet has Leather Rope and Metal Bar Details
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60
Vacationing Editiorials
Vacationing Editiorials
Elle Mexico Introduces Model Barbra Fialho in a New Light
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59
Geometric Vintage Modern Necklaces
Geometric Vintage Modern Necklaces
Forgotten Mid-Century Beads & Chains Meet the Modern Day
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58
Wearable Weapon Jewelry
Wearable Weapon Jewelry
This Traditionally Made Japanese Foldable Knife is Worn as an Accessory
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57
DIY Metal Finger Rings
DIY Metal Finger Rings
These DIY Activity Lets You Make Creatively Customized Jewelry Pieces
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56
Light-Up Engagement Rings
Light-Up Engagement Rings
These DIY Rings Glow When Your Special Someone is Near
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55
Peculiar Toy Necklace Pendants
Peculiar Toy Necklace Pendants
Little Lucia Jewelry Incorporates Tiny Plastic Toys
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54
DIY Floral Necklaces
DIY Floral Necklaces
This Activity Uses Real Flowers to Make a Beautifully Unique Accessory Piece
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53
Chic Bondage Jewelry
Chic Bondage Jewelry
Designer Natalie Hirsh Creates Handcuff Rings For The Edgy Jewelry Wearer
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52
3D-Printed Polymer Accessories
3D-Printed Polymer Accessories
The Monomer Jewelry Collection Shows Geometric Details
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51
Sci-fi Romance Ring Sets
Sci-fi Romance Ring Sets
Swankmetalsmithing Has Forged the Geekiest His and Her Rings in the Galax
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50
DIY Rope-Made Bracelets
DIY Rope-Made Bracelets
These Colorful Bangles are Easily Constructed from Items Around Your Home
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49
DIY Colorfully Beaded Bracelets
DIY Colorfully Beaded Bracelets
This DIY Activity Uses a Variety of Vibrant Beads to Make Jewelry
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48
Romantic Wizard Jewelry
Romantic Wizard Jewelry
The Harry Potter Engagement Ring is Perfect for a Wizard at Heart
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47
Sporty Masculine Bracelets
Sporty Masculine Bracelets
877 Offers Accessories with an Interchangeable Nato Strap
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46
Glamorous Geometric Gems
Glamorous Geometric Gems
Foxtail Boutique Jewelry Design Features Shape-Centered Styles
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45
Geeky Gamer Jewels
Geeky Gamer Jewels
This Legend of Zelda Jewelry Brings the Prizes of the Classic Game to Life
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44
Futuristic Monochromatic Shoots
Futuristic Monochromatic Shoots
'The Future in Black & White' is a Stunning Grayscale Series
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43
DIY Fancy Lace Chokers
DIY Fancy Lace Chokers
Add a Feminine Touch to Any Outfit with This Lace Bib Necklace
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42
Shackled Statement Jewelry
Shackled Statement Jewelry
Pack Powerful Punches with the 'Bleudame' Spike and Chain Hand Bracelet
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41
Futuristically Gothic Photography
Futuristically Gothic Photography
Emma Falkenstrom by Atif Abu-Samra is Gorgeously Regal
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40
Beautiful Branch Wristbands
Beautiful Branch Wristbands
These Unique Twig Bracelets Add Touches of Nature to Your Accessories
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39
Literal Literary Jewelry Creations
Literal Literary Jewelry Creations
These Books Have Been Transformed into Stunning Jewelry Pieces
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38
Droid-Inspired Wedding Bands
Droid-Inspired Wedding Bands
This C3P0 Wedding Band Matches an R2D2 Engagement Ring
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37
Steampunk Watch Jewelry
Steampunk Watch Jewelry
Pete Level Makes New Out of the Old with Jewelry from Watch Movements
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36
Floral Fabric Accessories
Floral Fabric Accessories
The Peru Textile Jewelry Collection by Claudia Stern is Textural
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35
Layered Chain Necklaces
Layered Chain Necklaces
This Mixed Chain Necklace is Both Ostentatious and Fabulous
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34
DIY Lavishly Bold Rings
DIY Lavishly Bold Rings
Make Your Own OZ-Inspired Crystal Ball Ring with This Easy Do it Yourself
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33
DIY Mini Crayon Necklaces
DIY Mini Crayon Necklaces
This Easy-to-Make Accessory is Full of Color and Creativity
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Handy Keychain Add-ons
Handy Keychain Add-ons
The Minimalist II Key Shackle Can Be Hung, Held or Clipped with Ease
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Anime-Inspired Engagement Bands
Anime-Inspired Engagement Bands
Get on One Knee with Pokemon Jewelry
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30
Concealed Cuff Cutter Jewelry
Concealed Cuff Cutter Jewelry
The Titanium Escape Ring Hides a Handcuff Lock Pick
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29
Finger-Amputating Rings
Finger-Amputating Rings
The 'Cleaver Ring' Makes Your Hand Look Morbid
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Haute Hip-Hop Inspired Accessories
Haute Hip-Hop Inspired Accessories
The Love My Custom Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Street-Chic
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DIY Button Necklaces
DIY Button Necklaces
This Vintage Tutorial by I Am Trend Will Repurpose Unclaimed Fasteners
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DIY Scrap Electronic Bracelets
DIY Scrap Electronic Bracelets
This Neat DIY Electronic Bracelet is Great for Gadget Loving Girls
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25
Woodland Creature Rings
Woodland Creature Rings
This Adorable Fox Ring Wraps Around Your Finger
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24
Subtle Skeletal Engagement Rings
Subtle Skeletal Engagement Rings
These Skeletal Wedding Rings are Refreshingly Unconventional
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Fairytale Princess-Inspired Jewelry
Fairytale Princess-Inspired Jewelry
Heck Yeah Disney Merch Designs Rings for Disney Damsels
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Nautical Anchor Bracelets
Nautical Anchor Bracelets
These Nautical Bracelets by Kiel James Patrick Look Like Mini Anchors
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21
Rainbow Crystal Chokers
Rainbow Crystal Chokers
Rhinestone Statement Necklaces are Chearful and Colorful
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Manly Multi-Tool Jewelry
Manly Multi-Tool Jewelry
The Titanium Utility Ring Perfects Outfits in a Practical Way
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Caged Animal Jewelry
Caged Animal Jewelry
Fur is Alive by Cecilia Valentine Literally Involves Precious Pets
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Witchy Ritualistic Accessories
Witchy Ritualistic Accessories
The Maria Francesca Pepe Fall/Winter Collection is Mystical
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17
DIY Extravagant Ear Cuffs
DIY Extravagant Ear Cuffs
Embellish Your Ear with an Intricate Ear Cuff with This Simple DIY
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USB-Embedded Bracelets
USB-Embedded Bracelets
Vilnvixn Intelligent Accessories Ensure That Data Storage is Always Handy
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15
DIY Braided Bead Necklaces
DIY Braided Bead Necklaces
This Tutorial Shows How to Make a Statement Necklace at Home
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14
Colorful Cardboard Accessories
Colorful Cardboard Accessories
Creazioni Zuri Creates Statement Recycled Paper Jewelry Pieces
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13
Modern Masculine Accessories
Modern Masculine Accessories
The Mister Summer 2013 Accessories Collection are Edgy and Minimalist
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12
Encrusted Beauty Editorials
Encrusted Beauty Editorials
The PS Magazin 'Shining' Photoshoot is Fantastically Luxurious
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11
Sultry Circus Vixen Photography
Sultry Circus Vixen Photography
These Fashion Photos Feature Red Lips and Sparkling Diamonds
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10
Upcycled Milk Jug Necklaces
Upcycled Milk Jug Necklaces
This DIY Activity Uses Plastic and Colorful Thread to Make Jewelry
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9
Cartoon-Inspired Engagement Rings
Cartoon-Inspired Engagement Rings
The Adventure Time Engagement Ring Takes the Form of Jake
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8
DIY Office Accessory Necklaces
DIY Office Accessory Necklaces
This Creative Piece of Jewelry is Made from Safety Pins and Pearls
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7
DIY Hex Nut Jewelry
DIY Hex Nut Jewelry
Take a Trip to the Hardware Store for This DIY Bracelet Pictorial
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6
Unconventional Elegant Rings
Unconventional Elegant Rings
This Sterling Silver Diamond Ring is Beautifully Delicate
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5
DIY Taped Paperclip Necklaces
DIY Taped Paperclip Necklaces
This Paperclip Necklace is Adorned with Colored Masking Tape
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4
Flower Maiden Fashion Editorials
Flower Maiden Fashion Editorials
The Gladys Ng 'Painting a Garden' Photoshoot is Whimsical
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3
Skeletal Caged Couture
Skeletal Caged Couture
Nika Danielska Designs Sharply Fierce Fashion Accessories
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2
Ebony Engagement Rings
Ebony Engagement Rings
Make a Bold and Dramatic Statement with Black Gold Rings
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Tradition-Breaking Rings
Tradition-Breaking Rings
This Black Engagement Ring is a Distinct Change from the Norm
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