Jewelry Trends & News

This blog explores the defining jewelry trends of 2026, highlighting a shift toward handmade, sustainable, and emotionally meaningful pieces as true modern luxury. It emphasizes the growing desire for artisanal, one-of-a-kind jewelry, bold yet sophisticated statement designs, reinvented pearls, elevated beadwork, brooches for all genders, and expressive ring stacks. Throughout, the blog shows how CARLA SHAW is not following these trends but has long embodied them - creating handcrafted botanical jewelry made from real plants, rooted in slow fashion, individuality, and timeless artistry, where each piece carries a story as unique as the person who wears it.

As the crisp air of fall arrives and the leaves begin to turn, we find ourselves inspired by the magic of change. At CARLA SHAW, we’re working to offer our clients a season filled with beauty, sustainability, and pure joy. Just as nature transitions gracefully, we believe your wardrobe should too — with pieces that embody elegance, meaning, and care for the planet.

Four years ago, CARLA SHAW Sustainable Jewelry was born out of a deep love for nature, beauty, and meaningful craftsmanship. What began as a dream - to create something poetic, purposeful, and lasting - has blossomed into a brand that now connects people through stories, spirit, and gilded leaves.

CBS/WBZ featured CARLA SHAW Sustainable Fashion, highlighting its unique plant-based accessories, upcoming plans, and a message for Women’s History Month.

While some jewelry is inspired by nature, every glittering accessory at Carla Shaw Sustainable Fashion in Newton Centre literally has a piece of nature at its core. 

If you could peer inside the Union Street shop’s earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, you’d find an individual leaf, flower, or even coffee bean that has been hand-picked, dried, and preserved in 18k gold or silver. 

ARTICLE written by Julie M. Cohen, on 3/19/25, in the Fig City News publication.