“Diamonds Are Forever”: The Six Types of Diamond Jewels to Add to Your Jewelry Arsenal from Spring Through Holiday 2025

Women all have staples and maybe some imaginative, remastered diamond essentials that have been collected and worn over the years. But there are always creative takes on the diamond pieces women can add to their jewelry arsenals for a current and contemporary vibe. 

Here we show five different categories of diamond jewelry with different iterations to help you get a head start on refreshing your jewelry wardrobe for spring into holiday 2025, and beyond. And for those lucky enough to be born in April — with diamonds as your birthstone — why not treat yourself to a well-deserved gift?

Circling Back

Like a favorite pair of jeans, white shirt, hoodie, black ankle boots, or the ubiquitous little black dress, hoop earrings are go-to pieces that feel familiar and comfortable for any occasion. Historically they went in and out of fashion for several reasons from ancient times throughout the early 21st century, circling around in different incarnations. But over the past 10 years they have been here to stay—rejuvenated with a variety of details and elements. Small to medium-sized hoops featuring mixed diamond cuts are a popular choice for women on the go.

In Cuffs

Speaking of earrings, it seems like every designer from classic to edgier want to cuff us — our lobes, that is. Different widths and treatments of cuffs have been part of the ear party style for several seasons but they have become the must-haves of today. Wear one singularly, one on the upper part of each lobe, or in multiples of the same or different looks. Although climbers are still a popular choice, cuffs can be worn with a range of hoops, drops, studs and chandelier earrings, creating diverse moods for different occasions.

Deco Deconstructed

Designers have been inspired by the streamlined and geometric shapes of Art Deco for over a century. But in 2025, even more are being influenced by the movement due to the 100-year anniversary of the Exposition International des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. This was a show that fueled the acceptance of this new look made popular by jewelers and renowned houses who showed at the exhibition, but were creating styles starting almost 10 years before. The speed of travel, the machine age, skyscrapers and art movements, such as cubism, all influenced the jewels of the day.

Today’s designers are interpreting these ‘moderne’ looks to appear even more modern, inspired by shifts in the cultural climate and technology with a nod to clean lines and pared down styles. Contemporary designers do not have a unified movement but there is a collective consciousness focusing on circular or linear forms and looks that are bold and statement-making.

Tennis Anyone?

The tennis bracelet has been rejuvenated over the years since it first landed on the jewelry scene. Landed is what is actually did when it became the ‘it’ item of the late 1970’s and early 80’s and received its moniker.

Tennis legend Chris Evert was engaged in a long rally during the 1978 U.S. Open when her bezel-set diamond bracelet went flying across the court. She asked officials to stop the match until she found the bracelet. From then on, the name became indelibly linked to the flexible diamond bracelets that were first known as ‘eternity’ or ‘line bracelets’ during the Art Deco period up until the time of that tennis match.

During the past five to ten years, jewelry designers have been reviving the bracelet as staple. They are creating original interpretations that stray from the traditional bracelet. Alluring settings, combinations of chain and diamonds, and different fancy cuts are all part of the current approach to this tried and true classic.

Fancy That

From pendants featuring old cut diamonds, to chunky chains with fancy cuts in the center, to messages dabbled with diamond accents, there are different styles of necklaces for a wide demographic to wear. This can depend on their fashion, their personality and the shape of their neck. Layering continues to go strong—there is an anything goes mentality when mixing different styles, colored golds, cuts of diamonds and lengths.

Sign of the Times

Signet rings, which date back to ancient times, have once again become a mark of individuality. Once created as seals or intaglios, they were used instead of signatures to authentic documents, then identify hobbies, jobs and sentiments. But they have come a long way from crests, messages, and meaningful motifs. The most recent signet rings are gutsy and super stylish statement pieces that can be worn on any finger. And now, the center of the ring is being translated with an explosion of diamonds. A new attitude towards wearing a mark of distinction is to bring on the bling.