The 1960s were a time of significant social change. The decade saw the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-war movement, and the women’s liberation movement. With the rise of these movements, fashion and jewelry styles were also greatly impacted. The 1960s jewelry trends were easily recognizable by its bold, geometric designs, and bright, vibrant colors. 

The 1960s also saw the rise of the “mod” movement, which was a youth-driven fashion movement that rejected the traditional, conservative styles of the 1950s. Mod fashion was characterized by short, geometric shifts, and bright, vibrant colors. The mod movement also saw the rise of androgynous styles, with women adopting traditionally masculine styles and silhouettes.

The mod movement was also heavily influenced by space exploration. With the first moon landing in 1969, the space race was in full swing, and it was reflected in the fashion and jewelry of the time. 

Mod jewelry is perhaps the most iconic jewelry trend of the 60s. This trend was popularized by fashion icons like Twiggy and Edie Sedgwick and was distinguished by its bold and colorful designs. Our Tamsen Z long necklaces are a great way to incorporate 60s jewelry trends into your modern day style. Our long necklaces are inspired by the 1960s, and are a great way to add a pop of color and bold, geometric designs to your wardrobe.

60s Jewelry Trends: Bold and Geometric

White Gold and Black Diamond Link Necklace

In the 1960s, jewelry was all about making a statement. Bold, geometric designs, like our Tamsen Z link necklaces, were the epitome of 60s jewelry trends.

A signature necklace for Tamsen Z, this geometric link necklace was designed by Ann Ziff in 2008. Designed from the influence of so many prior styles, the combination of Andean textiles that Ann Ziff has traveled the world collecting and surrounds herself with, from art deco which was influenced by cubism, the signature geometric link necklace was born - adding her personal touch to geometric jewelry.

The link necklaces feature a variety of geometric shapes including, circles, squares, and diamonds each linked together. The bold, geometric designs make them a great way to pay homage to the 1960s. 

Our White Gold and Black Diamond Link Necklace combines stunning black diamonds and dark rhodium wash to embody the androgyny of the mod 60s jewelry trend. 

Bright, Vibrant Colors

Pink and Yellow Sapphire Rose Gold Link Necklace

The 1960s were all about bright, vibrant colors. The mod movement saw the rise of bright, neon colors like hot pink, electric blue, lime green, and bright yellow. Jewelry in the 60s was no exception to this trend. Jewelry pieces were made from brightly colored materials like enamel, plastic, and wood, though they also were found in high jewelry options made with precious metals and gemstones.

The design sensibility of Ann Ziff has always been drawn from her prior past influences. Being so widely exposed and diverse in her collection from ancient artifacts to pre-Columbian symbols and fabrics, Chinese ceramics to more modern objects, each design takes her vast history and pulls specific elements into each piece.

Our Pink and Yellow Sapphire Rose Gold Link link necklace draws on colors, shapes, and textures, making it the perfect piece to incorporate 60s jewelry trends into your wardrobe. The vibrant colors of our link necklaces make them the perfect way to pay homage to the bright, vibrant colors of 60s jewelry.

Incorporating 60s Jewelry Trends into Your Wardrobe

18k Gold and Multi-Color Gem Link Necklace

While 60s jewelry trends were characterized by bold, oversized designs, and bright, vibrant colors, incorporating these trends into your modern wardrobe can be a bit tricky. Here are a few tips for incorporating 1960s jewelry trends into your modern wardrobe. 

Layer Your Long Necklaces

Gold, Sapphire, and Tsavorite Garnet Geometric Multi Link Necklace 

The 60s jewelry trend is all about layering. The mod movement favored sleek, minimalist designs that are perfect for layering. When it comes to our Tamsen Z link necklaces, the possibilities are endless. They’re the perfect way to incorporate bold, geometric designs into your jewelry collection. The bold, geometric shapes and long length make them a great piece for mixing up sleek and minimalistic looks. 

Playful and light, its large-scale links allow it to stand alone as an individual piece, while its open form, makes it suggestive to pair with others. With contrasting color palettes and a full rainbow of colors, the Link Necklace has been a signature design of the Tamsen Z collection.

One of the easiest ways to incorporate the bold, oversized designs of 60s jewelry into your modern wardrobe is by layering your Tamsen Z link necklaces or even double wrapping them for a tiered look. Mix-and-match colors and textures, a nod to the color-contrasting that inspired Ziff to design the collection. 

Pair with Modern Styles

18K Gold Geometric Multi Link Necklace

The 60s were all about making a statement. Jewelry styles reflected this, with women wearing chunky, oversized jewelry pieces. Our Tamsen Z link necklaces are the perfect way to incorporate bold, geometric designs into your jewelry collection. The bold, oversized designs of our long necklaces make them a great way to pay homage to the 1960s. 

Incorporating the bold, oversized designs of 1960s jewelry into your modern wardrobe can be a bit tricky. One way to do this is by pairing your long necklaces with modern styles. Pairing your long necklaces with modern styles is a great way to create a look that pays homage to the 1960s, while still looking modern. 

Pair your Tamsen Z link necklaces with modern, androgynous styles to create a look that pays homage to the 1960s. Pair your long necklaces with modern, oversized blazers, and wide-leg pants to create a look that reflects the androgynous styles of the 1960s.

Conclusion

The 1960s were a time of significant social change. With the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-war movement, and the women’s liberation movement, fashion and jewelry styles were greatly impacted. The 60s jewelry trends were characterized by bold, geometric designs, and bright, vibrant colors. The mod movement saw the rise of androgynous styles, with women adopting traditionally masculine styles. The mod movement was also heavily influenced by space exploration, with space-inspired jewelry becoming a popular trend.

Our Tamsen Z link necklaces are inspired by the jewelry trends of the 1960s. The bold, geometric designs of our link necklaces make them the perfect way to incorporate bold, geometric designs into your jewelry collection. They also feature a variety of bright, vibrant colors, making them the perfect way to pay homage to the bright, vibrant colors of 60s jewelry. 

Incorporating 60s jewelry trends into your modern wardrobe can be challenging. One way to do this is by layering your link necklaces. Pair your Tamsen Z long necklaces with modern, androgynous styles to create a look that reflects the styles of the 1960s, while still looking modern.

Shop our Tamsen Z link necklaces to add a pop of color and bold, geometric designs to your wardrobe.