The seventies are a decade that seems never to go out of fashion. Ethnic, classic, romantic, hippie, sporty, military, safari, disco, and even punk looks are popular styles of this decade that return to us in various forms over the years.The enduring popularity and multi-layered meaning of the colorful seventies have resulted in many jewelry trends that were popular then being refreshed and newly adapted today, fitting image-wise into the eclectic fashion style of the 21st century.
Popular jewelry trends in the 1970s
The rich style of the 70s is a huge inspiration for modern designers. It’s no wonder, because it was an amazing period in world history, which in just ten years of its existence went through a tsunami of visual changes in fashion, music, art, beauty, and jewelry. Thanks to this, there is at least one trend from the decade (e.g., fringe, suede, yellow gold, flowers, shells, turquoise, etc.) that everyone feels connected to and can freely combine.Here are some of the main attributes of 70s jewelry.
Boldness
In general, the 1970s were above all a decade of bold, dominant jewelry. Pendants and other pieces were large and eye-catching, meant to stand out both against the backdrop of floral, girly outfits, which many young women were drawn to, and the boyish streetwear that teenagers liked. To this day, the belief persists that “in 1970s fashion, no one was afraid to be bold.”
Layered structure
Layers were also popular, and women often wore several chain necklaces one over the other. These necklaces were often worn over turtlenecks or deep V-necklines to give the outfit a certain “shine”.
Natural materials and color palette
It gained popularity along with the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic; it was extremely common to have jewelry made from natural materials such as wood, stones, shells, and bone, with a favorite of turquoise. This heightened connection with the natural world was also reflected in the colors used for this jewelry, such as burnt orange and avocado green.
Various inspirations
In the 1970s, jewelry inspired by ethnic culture was everywhere. With the development of cultural movements such as Black Power, there was a shift toward reflecting one’s own cultural identity through traditional motifs. Designed to fit into the mainstream bohemian fashion, these pieces brought a global perspective on the power and symbolism of jewelry.
Gold everywhere
The dominant metal in the 1970s was yellow gold; gold rings, gold chains, and gold bracelets were omnipresent in the landscape of the second half of the century. Of course, it was not without significance that shades of yellow gold matched very well with natural colors, so for that period it was an obvious choice.
Translating these trends into contemporary fashion
Today’s fashion uses several elements of jewelry from the 1970s and combines them in an attractive way. The current jewelry look inspired by the 70s includes trends such as using natural materials, wearing layered necklaces, and drawing ideas from other cultures. Don’t be afraid to mix your outfits; you can absolutely wear vintage or 70s-inspired pieces without standing out as looking outdated.
Go wild with 1970s-inspired jewelry
Mid-Century Modern design is on the rise, and today many designers show the influence of this decade on beauty, fashion, and design. Our studio, which specializes in designing custom gold jewelry with diamonds, also offers a wide selection of jewelry made from other metals and gemstones, so if you dream of earrings or a ring inspired by the crazy 70s, we invite you to contact our designer. All pieces are created from true passion and love for jewelry.