90s Jewelry Trends: 6 Hottest Jewelry to Invest in Now!

Just when you thought the jewelry trends of the '90s would only be remembered in history classes and throwback pictures from Instagram, they made a significant comeback. It turns out that '90s jewelry trends are not something we can take for granted; they can live forever. The hottest jewelry trends of the '90s made a name for the fashion decade thanks to grunge fashion, the ultra-famous chokers, the endless necklace layering, and all the weird stuff jewelry pieces were made of. 

We still see them everywhere, rocked by fashion icons and prominent celebrities. If you plan to splurge into unique but trendy jewelry, you should very much consider the jewelry trends of the '90s. The '90s were about grit, edge, and uniqueness. We listed seven popular '90s jewelry trends that made a significant comeback. Do you think it's time to invest in the 90's jewelry? You find out! (Honestly, if you were to ask me, I'll grab these pieces in a heartbeat!)

Tell me something you remember so much about the '90s, and I'm sure most of you will mention a super cool, trendy, and popular accessory you and your friends fell for head over heels. Yep, I am talking about the choker jewelry here. Perhaps this accessory is one of the trademarks of the 90's fashion. The choker can sometimes cross the line between being a trendy chick or a miserable "emo."

Either way, we all loved to wear this jewelry with pride because it seemed everyone loved it. Can you still imagine the dark clothes needed to be paired with your black choker so you can look fashionable? It's still bizarre how the '90s were all about the collar. A popular reason is that the choker represented the grunge fashion that embodied the '90s decade (everyone felt quite dingy). 

However, only chokers can bring the charm that didn't just stop in the '90s; they continued to be a thing even up to the early years of 2000. Fast forward to 2015, and we still welcome the choker necklaces with all our hearts. We have gotten over the stretchable, tattoo-like chokers we wore at grade school and replaced them with chic, more expensive ones. In this time, where anyone can make their fashion statements and channel their preferred fashion era, the '90s choker still plays a significant role in street style and vintage fashion.

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When everyone thought these babies were only for those who believed they were magical, the 90s folks would laugh and say they once used them as an accessory. Perhaps one of the hottest jewelry trends in the 90s is the gemstone pendant. If you were hooked on this trend, too, you know that the more colorful your gems are, the more popular you can get.

In the era of Sabrina Teenage Witch, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and a vast plethora of magic-inspired tv series, it is easy to find out why this jewelry trend boomed in the 90s. Who can ever forget how this was then a perfect pair with your favorite black choker? A black collar and a gem pendant in grade school were marks of those too fashionable for the average human race. These gemstone pendants are part of Kim Kardashian's accessories and are used in Bohemian-inspired fashion.

Using gemstones nowadays transcends aesthetic use only; every gem you will wear has a meaning. Who can ever ignore the ethereal vibe that gemstone pendants bring? It reminds me of extraterrestrial powers and unicorns. Okay, maybe I went overboard with unicorns, but still. These pendants are magical and fashionable. If you disagree, we suggest you ask Michelle Phan, too. 

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Thanks to the famous pop singers of the 90s, these colorful bangles are forever part of our core fashion memory. Who could ever forget the loud prints, the jelly designs, and the neon colors we loved to wear when we were fresh kids from the 90s? Or how it is a fashion requirement to don not just one bangle but a ton of it? Oh, the good old fashion days when colors seem to be a part of every hottest chick's wardrobe.

This custom jewelry ranges from slap bracelets with crazy 90s trends and prints to jelly bangles, one of the hottest 90s fashion trends. Oh, childhood. I thought people would be over the overwhelming colors and styles of this 90s jewelry trend, but it turns out that it is still present even today. Just walk the Indio, California fields on Coachella day, and you will probably get what I am talking about.

The swarm of colorful bangles in neon shades is a fantastic throwback to the old jewelry trend of the 90s. However, unlike the crazy prints and loud patterns of the 90s, the colorful bangles today offer a subtle, more fun look, and we love it! Don't judge us. We're 90s kids, too, and it is hard to let go of what we love!

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One does not merely ignore the hoop earrings regarding the hottest jewelry trends of the 90s. These enormous trinkets were everywhere in the 90s! You can see them in various sizes and designs, some to great heights with bedazzled rocks and fancy embellishments; if you own a hoop earring with a colorful print and pattern, you're the rockstar. One of the jewelry pieces that defined the 1990s was the hoop earrings; they are an iconic fashion piece. 

Although hoop earrings appeared in earlier decades, nothing can compare to the humungous size of the famous '90s jewelry. There was a time when hoop earrings earned a bad rep from the fashion world as jewelry for cheap girls. Fortunately, the nasty label and rumors surrounding the hoop earrings died, but the trend continues to live in the fashion world.
We always see Zendaya and Selena Gomez rocking the hoop earrings trend, and they look oh-so-pretty with the massive bling on; they make us want to try the famous 90s jewelry trend again. Undoubtedly, hoop earrings have placed themselves in the fashion spotlight again, and we love it!

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Where can you find a trend that bloomed in the 80s, boomed in the 1990s, and continues to dominate? Well, ladies and gentlemen, let us all welcome the name necklace. Flocked over by buyers because of its personalized touch and classy look, the name necklace was a staple in the 1980s. However, everything changed for the jewelry piece when Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie in Sex and the City sashayed the Big Apple with ultra-feminine clothes and her statement name necklace.

From then forward, the demand for this name necklace has been unstoppable. Famous stars in the 90s rocked the popular jewelry trend, but the fashion scene has proven that it cannot thrive without the name necklace. The name pendants are like the perfect accessory for any occasion. You can wear it for a casual dinner, but use it as a classic little black dress accessory when you walk the red carpet.

It also took a remarkable turn from being just a fashion piece with your name on it; it was even a way for some people to remember their loved ones. Christina Applegate attended a red-carpet event wearing a name necklace with her daughter, which is Sadie's name. Kim Kardashian was also photographed with a name necklace with "Nori" on it, a sweet nickname for her daughter. Isn't it just that sweet?

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A favorite of the grunge look during the 1990s, layering random necklaces was one of the hottest jewelry trends in the 90s. Perfect with an all-black ensemble, a skater dress, or an iconic biker jacket, the jewelry style embodied all the rock and roll of the glorious 90s. But even those that shy away from the rocker chick vibe loved the necklace layering style, too.

Fortunately, the layering style has not subsided; it has become one of the favorite jewelry styles ever. Famous stars such as the Queen of Coachella, Vanessa Hudgens, also use layering in their street style. More of the Bohemian than the rocker chick, necklace layering is used in Coachella, festivals, and other laid-back fashion events. She rocks and excels with the necklace layering style!

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These are only a few concrete facts that the style of the 90s never dies. These 90s hottest jewelry trends show definite proof that they will stay for a very long time, long enough to start trying them out, too. For necklace layering, jewelry, and other 90s-inspired jewelry, check out our collection of chokers, hoop earrings, and colorful bangles. Time to bring the 90s fever back!