In recent years, jewellery taste has moved away from large, eye-catching statement pieces and towards the simple and personal. Many people today wear jewellery that sits close to the body and can be worn from morning to evening without being taken off. If you want to refresh your collection or find a gift that captures the current style, it helps to know the directions that keep recurring right now. Here is an overview of the jewellery shaping the picture, and how it is typically combined and worn in everyday life.

Fine, simple gold jewellery is the dominant style of the moment

The clearest trait of modern jewellery is that it has become smaller and more discreet. Thin chains, slim rings and small stud earrings fill the wardrobe, because they can be worn every day and withstand being combined with everything from a T-shirt to evening wear. The look is understated rather than flashy, and the quality lies in the detail rather than the size. That is precisely why 14K gold has become a natural choice, because the colour is warm and durable enough for daily wear. A good place to start is the collection of gold, where the simple style recurs across rings, necklaces and earrings.

More people are combining thin chains in different lengths

A single, fine chain has replaced the heavy links, and the trend is to wear several chains together in different lengths. A short chain close to the neck layered with a longer one creates depth without looking overloaded. A slim model such as a slim venezia works both on its own and as part of a layer. If you want a personal touch, a letter can highlight a name or an initial. Longvé carries a letter series from A to Z, and a letter necklace is an example of how the simple is combined with something meaningful. You will find an overview of the options under necklaces.

Diamond jewellery is now worn every day rather than only for special occasions

One of the clearest changes is that diamonds are no longer saved for special occasions. Small diamond jewellery is worn every day, often in simple settings that let the stone stand out without a heavy mount. A discreet diamond in a necklace or a pair of stud earrings gives a subtle sparkle that suits both work and evening. Longvé carries both lab-grown and natural diamonds in many of the same designs, so the choice between them is mostly about budget and personal preference. The entire range is gathered under diamonds, and if you specifically want lab-grown stones, you will find them under lab-grown diamonds.

The tennis bracelet has become one of the most sought-after pieces of the moment

The bracelet with an unbroken row of identical, brilliant-cut diamonds has regained popularity and is worn today both on its own and together with other bracelets. It works just as well for everyday wear as for special occasions, because the clean line suits almost anything. Longvé carries tennis bracelets in several sizes, so you can choose a discreet one with a low carat or a more striking one. A tennis bracelet in 14K gold is a good starting point, and if you want to see the whole range, it is available under tennis bracelets.

Huggies and small stud earrings define the earrings

Within earrings, the large, swinging styles have stepped into the background in favour of small, close-fitting hoops and discreet studs. Huggies are the small hoops that hug the earlobe closely, and several can be worn together if you have more than one piercing. A pair of tiny huggies gives a clean, modern look, while a simple stud works as the piece you never take off. For those who want to build a collection over time, both huggies and studs are available in several sizes under earrings.

Signet rings and simple rings are worn several on the same hand

Rings have become slimmer, and many people wear several at a time, both on the same finger and spread across the hand. The wide, flat signet ring has found its way back in a contemporary, understated look and is available both in sterling silver and with a black agate as the stone. Alongside it stand the slim rings with diamonds all the way around, the eternity ring, which marks something without taking up much space. An oval signet ring in silver can be worn alone or together with a finer ring, and if you want to see the different models, they are available under rings.

White gold and gold are chosen according to skin tone and personal style

Where gold was long the preferred choice, white gold is now chosen just as often, and many people combine the two colours in the same look. The choice is less about what is in fashion and more about what suits the skin tone and the rest of the wardrobe. 14K gold has a warm tone, while 14K white gold is cooler and lighter. Most of Longvé's designs are available in both, so you can choose the colour that matches your other jewellery. You will find the range in the cooler tone under white gold.

How to put modern jewellery together

What ties the trends together is the idea of building a collection you can wear every day and combine freely. Instead of one large piece for special occasions, more people choose a handful of simple pieces that work together. A thin chain, a pair of small studs, a tennis bracelet and one or two slim rings form a whole that can be varied according to the occasion.

Because the simple designs last over time and rarely go out of style, the collection can be built up little by little. A new piece is added without the old one becoming outdated, and it is precisely this flexibility that makes the fine, discreet style so useful in everyday life.