The Renaissance period was a time of kings and queens, lots of jewellery and exquisite gowns. The jewellery in the Renaissance is one of the most popular forms of medieval jewellery. The Renaissance jewellery's simple yet extraordinary designs are still loved by those who have an elegant taste in jewellery. A lot of materials were used in jewellery in the Renaissance, but one of the most loved pieces was of pearls in necklaces, earrings and brooches. The brooch was a popular form of jewellery in the Renaissance. There were also special collars of office and chains worn by the high society men and women, to indicate their high status among office. Jewellery in the Renaissance was popularly worn by both men and women.

In the early Renaissance years cabochon stones were used in jewellery in the Renaissance. As years passed by more different stones were used of varying cut styles, moving on from
the one same style. The popular stones and gems were diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Pearls were also a very famous gem used in jewellery in the Renaissance, of oval or round shapes. Much of the inspiration for the designs of currently made jewellery in the Renaissance has been taken from the portraits of the Renaissance period. In the Renaissance period no focus was on the lower class, therefore, there is no evidence of what sort of materials were used to make jewellery in the Renaissance for the lower class. But, knowledge of their lifestyle and status in society leads one to assume that it could only be made of cheap metal, shells, woods, etc.

Renaissance jewellery is popularly worn by men and women participating in festivals and fairs. It is a form of contemporary jewellery and is worn with clothes that are of the contemporary style. Jewellery in the Renaissance is popularly used in many movies and stage dramas based on the Medieval era.