The Five Jewellery Trends That'll Instantly Complete Your Summer Looks

Elle

2 days ago

In the heat of summer, sometimes the best outfits are the simplest ones. Not to take away from the major fashion trends taking over the season, but when it's hotter than hot, a simple T-shirt and denim shorts, a sundress, or another easy wardrobe staple will do just fine. Of course, if you're anything like me, every outfit—no matter how simple or effortless—needs a little
something
to give it that extra flair. And in my humble opinion, there's no better way to do that than to pile on the jewellery.
Whether it's an oversized, statement-making pendant, colorful beads, or sophisticated sterling silver pieces, jewellery is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to take your standard ensembles to the next level. An easy tank top is great on its own—but add a head-turning necklace? Instantly cool. As for the
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Stunning Silver
Step aside, gold chains—silver is making a triumphant return in jewellery boxes everywhere. Be it in the form of sculptural cuffs, statement earrings, textured bracelets, or something else, these are sure to be a worthy investment for anyone's collection.
Agmes Medium Celia Hoops Silver One Size
Lié Studio The Edith Necklace
Kinraden Levitas Lumen Sterling Silver Earrings
Alison Lou Silver Cloud Letter Necklace
Heirloom Bold Woven Chain Bracelet
Credit: Monica Vinader
Vintage-Inspired
Among the It girls, vintage-inspired jewellery—you know, the kind that looks flea-market-worthy but better—is the talk of the town. Some brands that have been doing this exceptionally well are Juju Vera, Dorsey, and Prounis. And in general, styles that feel like a callback to the '80s (i.e. button earrings and cigar bands) are having a particular moment right now.
Dorsey Lucien Moissanite Latchback Earrings
Juju Vera Elena 14K Gold-Plated Cuff
Jennifer Fisher Puffy Ring
IVI Los Angeles Signore Oval Hoop Earrings
Prounis Jewelry Diamond Laurus Ring
Summer Beads
Are the carefree vibes making you tap into your more playful side? Well, that's no surprise here. Tap into your inner child and layer on these grown-up takes on beaded necklaces and bracelets. From rainbow-colored options that feel reminiscent of summer camp to luxe styles featuring pearl beads, you'll be feeling the sunshine from all sides when you wear these.
Saulé Nola Aqua Blue Earrings
Monica Vinader Keshi Pearl Bracelet
Jacquie Aiche Yellow Gold and Beaded Opal Anklet
Credit: Jacquie Aiche
Éliou Samba Necklace
Short Beaded Necklace
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Credit: Missoma
Mismatched Earrings
Why sport two of the same earrings when you can opt for a bit of variety? Taking a page from the Chloé and Fendi spring/summer 2025 runways, one of the coolest ways to style your earrings is to mix and match different styles and lengths. Consider a triple ear cuff with a drop earring in the same material or a bold stud with a chandelier earring. And if you aren't
quite
sure about your pairings, plenty of brands offer mismatched pairings to get you started.
Sterling King Mismatched Fold Earrings
Jenny Bird Tome Triple Ear Cuff
VINTY Mismatched Earrings
COMPLETEDWORKS Pearl & Ceramic Mismatched Drop Earrings
Missoma Molten Baroque Pearl Mismatch Drop Earrings
Charms and Pendants
Cool girls everywhere are sporting oversized pendants and eye-catching charms. Perhaps it's due to the types of shirts and blouses (even a coolly unbuttoned Oxford shirt) that showcase the collarbone or just the air of summer, but these are perfect for Instagram-worthy warm-weather vacays and alfresco dinners, no?
Julietta Pillar Shell Necklace
Brinker + Eliza Eliza Queen Of Hearts Necklace
Heaven Mayhem Julia Necklace
Martha Calvo 14ct Gold-Plated Faith In Colour Necklace
Credit: Liberty
Jennifer Zeuner Haven Necklace
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Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. With a passion for great sartorial stories and getting dressed (as well as a knack for nerding out over the details), she has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. So, if you ask her for a shopping recommendation, she'll give you five picks plus her honest, unfiltered opinions. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award in the Online category of 'Commentary/Analysis/Trend' for her article 'Calvin Klein Underwear: What Is Plus Size?' Outside of the style world, her hobbies include cooking, playing tennis, ceramics, and watching BTS dance videos on YouTube, among other things. Follow her on Instagram at @dalearden.