Jewellery to add some glorious technicolour to your outfit, from £27

Telegraph

7 hours ago

This season, jewellery is shifting from the usual precious metals to glorious technicolour. For proof, look no further than the spring/summer '25 catwalks: there were sculptural earrings in jade resin at Bottega Veneta and cobalt-blue acrylic at Etro, plus statement beaded necklaces in carnelian at Gucci and an icy blue at Zimmermann.
As with many trends, Scandi brands are leading the charge when it comes to translating the look for the high street. There are chunky resin hoops, beads and rings in olive and ruby tones at Arket, and pretty pastel-pink pieces at Cos. Meanwhile, the biggest names in affordable luxury jewellery, including Monica Vinader and Astley Clarke, are leaning into gemstones – sales of beaded amethyst and turquoise bracelets are up 200 per cent at the latter.
These joyously summery iterations are irresistibly reminiscent of holiday souvenirs – the kind you might pick up in a beach-side boutique on a sunny Greek island or the bohemian north of Ibiza. All too often, these playful pieces don't stand up to daily wear and tear, so the answer is to look for elevated takes from the likes of Danish label Anni Lu, which specialises in beaded pieces crafted by hand.
'We always try to create jewellery that calls to mind holidays and eternal summer,' says founder and creative director, Helle Vestergaard Poulsen. 'In my mind, jewellery is about having fun and exploring new things, which sounds like a holiday in itself.
And, of course, colours – both bright and subtle – always go well with sun-kissed skin.'
Of course, you don't have to be bronzed or luxuriating in balmier climes. Colourful jewellery can add an uplifting touch to the greyest of days. The contrast of bright earrings with a crisp white shirt, or a gemstone with a trusted black dress can provide precisely the pick-me-up required to make it through the great British summer.
'I always use my jewellery to add a pop of colour to more neutral outfits,' says Vestergaard Poulsen. 'I love a bright-red necklace with my denim-on-denim outfits, or pairing vintage blouses with skinny gold chains and bold statement necklaces.'
Whether you adopt this more-is-more mentality or keep things more restrained, a welcome dopamine boost awaits.