Go big, go bright — jewellery's going back to the Eighties The Times Jessica Diamond, Watch and Jewellery Director Go big, go bright — jewellery's going back to the Eighties new Jewellery designers are celebrating the decade of excess with their latest creations From left: pieces by Elizabeth Gage (top) and Dolce & Gabbana; Alex Hassell and Emily Atack in Rivals; Pomellato (top) and Tiffany disney + Jessica Diamond , Watch and Jewellery Director Friday October 16 2026, 11.00pm BST , The Times Listen 0:00 / · 1:24 min Share Share this article Email Twitter Facebook Link Save Puzzles Challenge yourself with today's puzzles. I t seems we can't get enough of the Eighties. From trends that have come full circle, like the shoulder pad and polka dots, to the success of the TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bonkbuster Rivals , it is the decade of the moment. As for Eighties jewellery, nothing sums up the power-suited glamour of the era like a statement earring — think Michelle Pfeiffer in Married to the Mob or Princess Diana's royal tour accessories. And if you'd like to replicate it, here are some pointers: proportion is everything — this is not the moment for a subtle stud. Large, round earrings are particularly evocative (see examples from Lily Gabriella and Elizabeth Gage). Colour should be bright and saturated, either from enamel (Gage again, and Tiffany & Co) or strongly hued gemstones like the juicy rubellites at Pomellato or the punchy palette at Boghossian. All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we will earn affiliate revenue But most of all there is a softness to an Eighties earring, despite all the strong tailoring. Perfectly domed pearls evoke the decade's favourite “button” style at Dior, while four mismatched cabochons (polished, not cut) at Dolce & Gabbana sit perfectly within their looped setting. Are we all craving nostalgia? Probably — and this is one easy way of channelling it. Luxury newsletter The inside track on tech, travel, philanthropy and the hottest handbags, cars and spas. Sign up with one click You've successfully signed up to the Luxury newsletter Explore our newsletters An error occurred. Please use the link below. Luxury newsletter Explore our newsletters Labradorite earrings in yellow gold and enamel, ￡16,200; elizabeth-gage.com Advertisement Alta Gioielleria earrings in yellow, white and pink gold, POA; dolcegabbana.com Qin & Han earrings in yellow gold and tanzanite, ￡14,600; cassandragoad.com Marvelous Griffe earrings in rose gold, rubellites and spinels, POA; pomellato.com Hidden Garden Pineapple earrings in platinum and yellow gold, POA; tiffany.co.uk Optic earrings in rose gold, amethyst and enamel, POA; lilygabriella.com Advertisement Diorissima Premier Bal earrings in white gold, diamonds and white pearls, POA; dior.com Queens of Time earrings in yellow gold, natural pearls and sapphire, POA; boghossianjewels.com Life & Style LUXX Jewellery Dior Share Share this article Email Twitter Facebook Link Save