The Archivist: This '90s-Inspired Jewelry Is Da Bomb

In case you haven’t noticed — and how could you not have? — the '90s are cooler now than (probably) ever. Our nostalgia isn’t limited to Clueless gifs, flatform sneakers, and the Spice Girls, either. This season’s best jewelry — think chokers, mood rings, and anklets — is also inspired by the beloved decade.

"Inspired" is the key word. So, you can rest assured the shopping guide ahead is more than a cheesy, mall-store roundup of items meant to help you recapture your youth. You won't find one belly-button ring in this mix.

But, yin-yang and smiley-face motifs, sleek chokers, and ball-and-chain baubles are making their ways back to our accessories collections. Oh, and lest we forget, mood rings have received a very fashionable update lately. We think you’ll agree these pieces are da bomb.

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This lapis lazuli, crescent-moon necklace tackles two big '90s trends: chokers and celestial jewelry.

They sure knew how to multitask 20 years ago. This anklet-and-toe-ring combo (with an extra anklet, for good measure) is super cute.

Here's a new twist on the ol' ball and chain.

The yin-yang motif is alive and well, friends.

This gem changes from lavender to pale blue, depending on the lighting. So, you can consider it a fancy mood-ring alternative.

Did hoop earrings ever go out of style?

This bracelet reminds us of our moody, punk days, when we'd hang out at the mall doing nada.

Tyra Banks says, "Smile with your eyes." This adorable bauble says, "Smile with your ears."

These ID bracelets take us back to grunge's heyday.

Remember your middle-school Wicca phase? These crystal pendants would have fit right in — although they're decidedly less creepy. (Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic , anyone?)

It's all good when you're wearing a peace sign.

This ring will take you to the moon and back. (Savage Garden from 1996, y'all.)

Lizzie Fortunato throws an #armparty to remember.

A septum-ring charm is definitely a lot less painful than the similarly named piercing.

This multicolored ring is as varied as your moods.

Nameplate necklaces can be cheesy, but Marc by Marc Jacobs has you covered with this cool-girl alternative.

The ball-chain necklace grows up and gets fancy.

An anklet we can wear to black-tie events? Yes, please.

We'll take our yin yangs with a side of zodiac symbols, please.

Lace offers a hint of prim to complement this choker's edginess.

A celestial statement ring would look rad with your plaid romper.

We hear bicep parties are the new (old?) arm parties.

Evil eyes were just as trendy back in the day as they are now.

Go balls-out in this sleek, modern take on a '90s staple.

The mood ring gets a hardware makeover.

A U-shaped, minimalist ring (this one's meant for your fingers, in case you were wondering) complements everything.

This puka-shell bracelet is way cooler than all those necklaces your surfer crush wore to class.

One part classy, one part fifth-grade, this bracelet's a pretty good reason to smile.

We didn't think one could make gummy bears look classy — and yet!

This ankle bracelet's delicate detailing creates a cool, draped effect.

Tattoo choker + pearl = perfect, early-'90s glamour.

This ring features green chlorite quartz crystal and blue sapphires, but we think the chain's especially neat.

These mismatched studs — which you can wear on opposite ears or in a row — lend your lobes a little twinkle.

Venessa Arizaga's description of this modern take on the friendship bracelet says it all: "There's no greater way to start [off] a trip than with a smiling face from this guy."