In the 2010s, minimalist jewelry reigned supreme. Delicate chains, discreet rings, sleek silhouettes. The trend was towards the invisibility of jewelry, blending into the outfit, almost absent.
In recent years, something has changed. Symbolic jewelry is making a remarkable comeback—not as a fashion whim, but as a reflection of something deeper in our relationship with ourselves and the world.
This return of symbolism in contemporary jewelry can be explained by several dynamics. The rise of feminist and liberation movements has rehabilitated long-censored symbols—the female body, assertive sexuality, feminine power. Designers like Montesino Joaillerie offer pieces that tangibly embody these values.
Digital detox also plays a role: in an increasingly virtual world, physical objects imbued with meaning regain value. Wearing a piece of jewelry that signifies something becomes an anchor in reality.
Finally, the quest for authenticity: in an economy of fast fashion and ephemeral trends, symbolic jewelry, on the other hand, takes the opposite path—it is made to last, to have a story, to represent something true.