Fall Jewelry Must-Haves

It's official, the days are getting shorter (sob, sob) and the mercury is beginning to drop. Before we know it the leaves will be changing to colors we never knew existed and we'll be piling on the layers to enjoy the crisp autumn air.  The slightly cooler temps got me thinking about Fall wardrobe staples and what the essential jewelry pieces are for the Fall 2012 season.  If you're going to invest in a few new pieces this Fall, something from each one of these categories would be my humble suggestion.

Chains:

Dannijo, Joanna Necklace 

Lauren Elan, Bennett

Gemma Redux, Crystal Drop Ellie Earrings

Catbird, Chained To My Heart Earrings

Gemma Redux, Braided Rose-Tone Gunmetal and Steel Chain Bracelet

Gemma Redux, Black Tourmaline Liz Necklace

Bright Bracelets:

Lauren Elan, Aja Bracelet

Lauren Elan, Lia Bracelets

Erickson Beamon, Modern Moghul Bracelet

Animal Inspired:

Vale, Shark Tooth Necklace 

Digby + Iona, Big Bunny Ring

Katrina Lapenne, Two-Headed Snake Ring

Verameat, Tiny Frenchie Lover Necklace

First Knuckle Rings:

Catbird, Dark Side of the Moon Ring

Catbird, Rose Gold First Knuckle Ring

Mr. Kate, Bow Crown Ring

Trend Spotting: Chain Linked Rings

Like tiny handcuffs for your fingers, chain linked rings are popping up everywhere. The look is edgy and sexy so keep your other fingers bare for a look that's decidedly clean and uncomplicated. Styling tip: wear the rings so that that chain lays in the top of your hand.

1. Maison Martin Margiela, Chain Double Ring
2. Ha-Yeon Lee, Double Chain Ring
3. Made Her Think, Double Band Chain Ring Silver
4. Top Shop, Spike Cross Link Ring
5. Ha-Yeon Lee, Chain Ring
6. ASOS, Locksmith Chain Linked Rings
7. Top Shop, Pearl Mix Chain Ring
8. Kabiri, Carnivore Double Ring

Tell me, will you be trying this chain-linked ring trend?