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Trend Alert: How to Wear Trending Sculptural Silver Jewellery
By Sophie Lindley - 27th January 2026
Silver jewellery is a staple in so many collections, and has been for many years. While other metals have their moments - like rose gold circa 2012, and gold itself much more recently - silver has been a solid favourite, never truly going out of style. This season, the biggest jewellery trends are focusing on 3 key elements: texture, tone, and stacking. One of the hottest trends that fits into all of these categories is Sculptural Silver, offering the chance to elevate an outfit with just one, two, or three simple but style-heavy pieces.
How can I style trending silver jewellery?
Silver can be one of the easiest metals to style, partly down to its suitability for most skin tones, but also because it's a durable metal that's easy to clean and care for. For more delicate silver jewellery, styling is easy - it's largely down to wearing pieces you adore in places you want them to be seen. For the more trending styles, however, it can be trickier to know how to wear them without the pieces looking like they're wearing you.
We would recommend choosing one or two larger, more statement silver jewellery pieces and allowing them to be the centre of attention. While wearing many chunky silver pieces at once can look great, it can overpower some looks depending on individual style and the outfit you're wearing. This Mixed Metals Chunky Heart Pendant Necklace features a thin gold trace chain and a chunky 3D heart pendant and is perfect for striking that balance between delicate and overstated. We would suggest styling it with a simple cami and tailored trousers to add a playful touch, or go for a totally juxtaposed look by wearing it alongside a bright white shirt with a structured collar.
So why is silver jewellery in the spotlight?
As previously mentioned, silver has always been a firm favourite in the world of jewellery, but more recently it's hard a more fashion-forward resurgence. This is largely down to its clean, polished, and minimal look as opposed to metals such as gold or rose gold. The 'clean girl’ aesthetic is a long-running trend from the past few years, focusing on emphasising natural beauty with healthy skin, paired back makeup, and fresh, understated fashion looks, so adding a sleek, simple metal like silver is the perfect way to elevate this trend further.
Runways have recently championed silver down to its versatility in any format, and have displayed it in such areas as oversized earrings and molten pendants. As with all trends, high street and day-to-day style tends to follow in catwalk footsteps, therefore as soon as the big designers are celebrating silver, so too is everyone else.
What is the best way to wear chunky silver jewellery?
Wearing silver jewellery should feel natural and not forced, so if you find you're trying to style it but not feeling that it's a good fit for your look, there's a chance it might not be! If you're super keen to join in with the trend, however, consider jewellery styles that fit well into your usual style. If you prefer paired-back pieces, focus your sculptural silver energy on a more unusual pair of earrings. These Stainless Steel Oval Hoop Earrings in Silver are small but statement enough to provide some intrigue to your look without completely changing your style. Another great piece for elevating a look without making it look and feel too much is this T-Bar Heart Pendant Chain Necklace in Silver - style it with a simple plain white t-shirt and jeans and you'll instantly add sculpted silver style points.
Fond of pieces with much more structure and statement? This Stainless Steel Hinged Chunky Bangle is a stunning accessory designed to stand out. Whether worn in winter or summer, with a chunky knit or a simple cami, this bangle will do all the talking and tick every box when it comes to nailing everyday interpretations of runway style.
What's the best way to layer silver jewellery?
Layering is certainly not a new phenomenon when it comes to styling jewellery, but right now, ensuring your pieces are stacked to perfection is bang in style, so knowing how to nail this trick is key to standing out this season. If you have a few favourite silver pieces and you'd like to wear them all at once, the layering trend is your friend. Consider pieces with differing textures, details, pendants, charms, and chains to create a harmonious look that shines no matter the weather.
Silver is a great metal for layering, and pieces such as this Personalised Sterling Silver Layered Disc Necklace do some of the work for you. Pop a chunky chain like our T-Bar Heart Pendant Chain Necklace in Silver just above, and you've achieved an effortlessly layered look that pairs well with almost any outfit in any season.
For a little extra detail, this Sun and Moon Chain Necklace in Silver has sweet, celestial details for a nice nod to any connection you might have to star signs or the lunar cycle. The pretty charms add the perfect amount of detail to stand out when layered against simple or plainer chains.
How can I style silver jewellery day-to-day?
It can be a lot easier to style smaller, daintier silver pieces day-to-day than larger, more statement pieces. Even if you're not adverse to an oversized earring or a knock-out necklace, styling a thinner chain or a more delicate ring is a really easy way to still feel part of the sculptural silver trend without going all out.
If you're looking to find ways to style pieces for a work wardrobe, for daytime activities, or just for an everyday outfit addition, consider sweet silver studs, slightly smaller hoops or a thin trace chain to add a gentle splash of silver. These Tapered Oval Hoop Earrings in Silver have a cool, sculptural element but are still small and lightweight enough to be easily styled day-to-day.
How should I clean my silver jewellery?
Cleaning your silver jewellery is key to keeping it looking polished, fresh, and sleek whenever you choose to wear it. Whether you're indulging in the sculptural silver trend or you're a seasoned silver jewellery wearer, you'll want to make sure you know the best way to keep your pieces shining to ensure they look as standout as the day you bought them.
If you just want to give them a quick polish before wearing, make sure you have polishing cloth to hand. Silver jewellery is easy to buff and a cloth like this Sterling Silver Jewellery Polishing Cloth is great for eradicating any scuffs or signs of tarnish on either your sterling silver, stainless steel, or plated silver jewellery.
For a full clean, try specially-tailored solutions and cleaning baths to get your pieces shining again, or take special silver pieces to a jeweller or silversmith and they will clean them to perfection for you for a small fee. Regularly cleaning sterling silver jewellery can be a little more important, so check out our Sterling Silver Jewellery Care Guide to help with this.
However you choose to embrace the sculptural silver movement, adding a splash of silver-toned metal to your everyday look is a great way to feel fresh and fashion-forward. Need a little more inspo? Head to our Silver Jewellery page to discover more polished pieces just waiting to take centre-stage in your style.
