With the summer heat upon us, most of us tend to opt for more relaxed, lightweight clothing to stay comfortable and embrace the relaxed nature of the season. Luckily, that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on personality, as everything from summer shoe silhouettes to statement handbags is available to take an otherwise simple outfit to the next level. Jewelry plays a key role in adding a touch of sparkle or playfulness to your summer outfits, and this season’s trends echo that too: you’ll find plenty of saturated colours, bold shapes, and meaningless layering, full of homage to the natural world and creative interpretations of timeless staples. Next, take a look at the top 10 jewelry trends this summer, including some of our favorite styles.
Arm Candy
This season, large cuffs and wide bracelets are in the spotlight. The more sculptural, bold, and powerful, the better: wear a unique hero cuff, stack several pieces, or wear it on your upper arm. Pair an eye-catching bracelet with a headband, vest or linen dress for a powerful impact.
Large Beads
This summer, large strings of oversized beads can be found everywhere. Whether you prefer glass, wood, stone or a mix of materials, vintage-inspired spherical beads are fun and luxurious. If you want to add texture, you can consider gradients or gradient color strings.
Modern Bohemian
Bohemia is back – or rather, a new bohemian wave is coming. As for how bohemian translates to jewelry, consider string, beads, tassels, neutral tones, leather, and coins. Bohemian pieces are casual and textured, so they’re perfect for pairing with crisp summer dresses, jeans, and tank tops or swimsuits. In general, bohemian pieces aren’t too flashy or too precious, so you can safely wear them to the beach or on a trip.
A collection of Pearls
Over the past few years, pearls have seen a resurgence in popularity. This summer, we’ll be seeing unique, luxurious pearls everywhere, ranging in color from ivory to gold to charcoal grey. Pearls are certainly an elegant accessory for the evening, but they are also fun to wear with casual daytime wear. Pearls are great to pair with chains or colored gemstones, so you can get creative.
Animal Motifs
To say that animals are the people closest to us is not a big deal, because there are few things in life that are more charming and pure than animals. Pay your respects to your favorite animal or pet with a sweet piece of summer jewelry. You have a wide variety of options, from elegant crystal birds to cartoon enamel frogs.
Treasures of the Deep
The underwater world will always be a mystery, but ocean-inspired jewelry is absolutely popular. Whether you’re a fan of strings of seashells or creatures below deck, the marine jewels are summery and casual, and can be paired with everything from denim to little black dresses.
Cocktail Rings
Bright and sparkling accessories – especially cocktail rings – are back at summer evenings. Whether you prefer a stunning ring to wear alone or pair it with your everyday accessories, this eye-catching accessory will catch everyone’s eye.
Major Chains
This season’s take on the all-popular chain is bold, shiny and huge. A good chain is versatile: it’s suitable for everyday wear, and it can also bring some metallic contrast to a crisp summer outfit.
Petal Power
Dress up in costumes inspired by your favorite plants and pay homage to the summer garden party season. Sweet petals, tangled vines, and clusters of leaves are romantic and natural, neither flashy nor cheesy.