16 Forgotten Jewelry Trends That Could Make A Comeback At Any Moment

Stranger things have happened. You never know what trend from the '80s or '90s could rear its ugly head again.

1. Toe Rings

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Perhaps among goths with really lovely feet.

2. Ear-to-Nose Piercings

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Judging by how Katy Perry seems to be pulling this look off, I'll say no.

3. Foot Harness(??)

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At Burning Man, yes.

4. Gold Chainmail

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I predict chainmail's imminent comeback. People love metallic anything.

5. Fimo Beads

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Nope. Not even an adorable beagle motif could save this trend.

6. Button Covers

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7. Could These Be Cool Again?

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I don't know, but I would maybe actually wear these vintage '90s ones from the Limited just for nostalgia's sake.

8. Turquoise Jewelry

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If it's kept very subtle as opposed to the big bold Southwestern jewelry your mom used to order off QVC.

9. Belly Chains

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Belly chains are the tramp stamps of jewelry.

So no.

10. Bolo Ties

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Yes, but only on a guy.

11. Shells

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This chick is pulling it off.

12. Mother of Pearl Bangles

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I predict they'll make a comeback in cuff format.

13. Cloisonne

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This is the trend that makes you think of your kindergarten teacher.

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These cloisonne cat earrings are actually kind of awesome. They make you think of your high school art teacher, who to this day is still probably very cool.

14. Pearls

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For something so classic, this looks so dated.

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Trying to make pearls "edgy" kind of screams that you're trying too hard.

15. Hemp Jewelry

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These leather/hemp mix bracelets are probably the classiest hemp will ever be.

16. Big Hoop Earrings

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Like the ones Destiny's Child always wore.

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Totally. You could rock them in an '80s mom way, an early '90s Alphabet City way, or channel your inner Kelly Bundy.