When you think of summer, you think of fun, adventure, and playfulness, right? Exactly. The same goes for summer fashion and of course, summer jewelry. This season, we’ll be hitting the beach in the cutest outfits, wearing colorful gems and bringing in bits of florals and shells to every look. It’s the quirkiness we all need—yes, including me!
This time around on the runways, I saw bright, beaded jewelry across all accessory categories. For example, Ferragamo and Carven had beads hanging from bags. Ear cuffs have been having a moment, too. This accessory is so perfect for when you wear your hair up during those hot summer humid days. This summer, we’re also layering necklaces—especially, with a tee or an easy linen dress. Finally, I can’t forget about the shells and sea creature details I saw that are ideal to pair with a seaside holiday (lil mermaid, is that you?)! Scroll through to find your summer jewelry inspiration.
Colorful Beads
Isabel Marant
Summer is all about tasting seeing the rainbow. Vibrant jewelry is a fun way to bring more interest to any outfit this summer. Try layering different colored pieces to maximize your look.
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BaubleBar Cora Semi-Precious Bracelet
Jennifer Behr x Julia Berolzheimer Cortina Earrings
Fry Powers Turquoise + Malachite Anklet
Ear Cuffs
Add a bit of edginess to your ear game with these cuffs, seen all over the runways.
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Massimo Dutti ear cuff with flower detail
Lili Claspe Adira Ear Cuffs
Panconesi Single Ear Cuff
Everything Floral
Carolina Herrera
Alexander McQueen
The flower and rosette craze is not over. Bring them to your ears, neck, ankles, and fingers, because, why not?
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Fraiser Sterling Magnolia Cord Choker
Butterfly Garden 2 Earrings, Gold
Layered Necklaces
Summer is about layering all of your neck jewelry—from chokers to pendants to everything in between.
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Sequin Figaro Convertible Necklace
Lizzie Fortunato Off Shore Necklace
Ettika Pebble Choker + Pendant Necklace Set
Oceanic Influence
Roberto Cavalli
Fish motifs and shells are such a summer staple. This season, we saw oversized water creatures from Schiaparelli, shell anklets from Casablanca, and shell pendants from Roberto Cavalli. And you will see them all on me, I fear!
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Notte Meet Me in Hydra Earrings
&Other Stories Starfish Earrings
Brinker + Eliza Montauk Necklace
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper’s BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
