Although there are always exciting summer jewelry trends, this year may be the most inventive yet. We don’t believe we’ve ever seen as many funny and imaginative approaches to jewelry, despite the rise in beautifully layered chains, charm necklaces and bracelets, and vibrant rings that the warmer weather brings. Y2K revival-inspired fashion trends have made way for a slew of nostalgic, whimsical jewelry designs with vivid, bold colors. With a more-is-more outlook, even usually minimalist items like chain necklaces and lockets have been updated for summer. The following list of summer jewelry trends will make you yearn to accessorize even if they may only be around for a short while.
1. Retro Flower Jewelry
This summer’s floral jewelry is all about having fun and is whimsical, vintage, and subtly detached from the hyperrealistic blooms seen in past seasons. Anyone who enjoys vintage accessories should be able to identify the feel, and we are totally on board with the strong flower power vibe.
2. Candy-Colored Necklaces
This trend looks good enough to eat and is the ideal representation of how jewelry this summer is bringing cheeky whimsy. Candy-colored chains and bracelets, whether worn alone or in stacks, lend a sense of carefree playfulness, but we also adore the way they play with a formal or high-fashion ensemble.
3. Colorful Bangles
Not your style, are you? By putting a stack of bangles on your wrist, you may still take advantage of the rich color pallet of summer jewelry. The possibilities with color-blocked bracelets are endless, especially when they are matched with a handbag that is printed or patterned.
4. Chunky Rings
Enjoy a good mod moment? Try this summer’s trend, which marries the individualism and edge of netizen and normcore culture with the vibes of 1960s resin jewelry.
5. Fine Jewelry Body Chains
Body chains have significantly increased in popularity with the resurgence of Y2K accessories. The secret to wearing body chains this summer is to hunt for items that are more “fine jewelry” and less Dirrty-era Xtina. The cool kids are wearing their body chains on extremely delicate chains made of genuine gold with semi-precious stone beads.
6. Natural Pearl Jewelry
This summer’s pearl jewelry calls for organic and mismatched pearls rather than pearls that are precisely shaped. The popularity of Mermaidcore in all things fashion, including accessories, may be to blame for the focus on more natural, flawed, and raw pearls.
7. Byzantine Gold Jewelry
Byzantine jewelry is a kind of woven or braided necklaces and bracelets that is at once delicate, detailed, and frequently enormous and is influenced by old-world designs. Byzantine jewelry is truly suited for a queen, frequently including crosses or sunbursts set with gems and pearls.
8. Ribbon Chokers
The choker necklaces that are popular this summer pay homage to adornments that date even further back in antiquity, making them one of the few jewelry trends on our list that aren’t the result of the inevitable Y2K comeback. Silk flower-adorned ribbon choker necklaces go back to the Victorian era when women wore them securely around their throats.
9. Mixed Metal Jewelry
Sally Rong, the founder of Rellery and a jewelry designer, is most excited about one of the summer jewelry trends this year: mixed metals. The aim of this style is to explore whimsically linked themes like florals, abstract shapes, or patterns rather than stressing over perfectly matching items.
10. Punk-Inspired Lockets
The emergence of the large locket has been growing gradually, but this summer has seen the style take off with its punk, Y2K, and statement-making elements.
11. Thick Chains
Chains have long been a popular choice for gender-neutral jewelry. On the red carpet celebs and influencers alike, however, we don’t believe we’ve ever seen so many thick chains worn in layers or on their own as statement pieces.
12. Mismatched Beaded Jewelry
Mismatched beaded necklaces and bracelets accept imperfection with a clashing of sweetness, which is another carefree jewelry trend. For a vibrant, distinctive feel, pearls, crystal, and ceramic beads are blended in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.
13. Stacked Chains and Charms
This summer’s necklace stacking trends are all about contrast, in contrast to the minimalist stacking necklace trends of previous seasons. Combine different metals, chain lengths, and charm necklace types. Not quietly adorning yourself is not the point here; the point is to assert and appreciate your unique flair.
