Spontaneous, sensorial, almost escapist. The original aesthetic of the 2026 summer jewelry goes beyond the rest of the jewelry box. Not simple accessories, but details capable of immediately transporting us elsewhere. In this beautiful season they seem to come from seaside markets, evoking the sound of the waves and the landscapes of distant lands.
It is from this holiday imaginary that the jewelry trends of summer 2026spotted directly on the catwalks. Between a necklace of colored beads and one of shells, bracelets with marine references and handcrafted earrings with ethnic suggestions: jewels to pack in your suitcase, of course, but to try even before in the city. To gradually enter holiday mode in style.
Colorful beads, from necklace to earrings
More than improvised holiday necklaces. In 2026, beaded jewelery changes tone and acquires a new elegance, more refined and material. Thanks to the great Maisons such as Chanel and Celine, who relaunch necklaces and earrings beaded in sophisticated versions, where the colored beads mix with semiprecious stones, glass, resins, marbled details and metal charms. Always light and carefree, but with a more adult and urban touch.
Shell necklace
This season the shell is chosen in a maxi charm version, and is worn tied around the neck. Natural or dipped in gold and silver, hanging thanks to a thin cord with minimalist elegance, as seen by Ralph Lauren Collection. Among the simplest summer jewels to wear even nowon the hot asphalt, to enhance a blazer or the classic white t-shirt. A small talisman capable of bringing a hint of holiday, even in the city.
From the Ralph Lauren Collection Spring Summer 2026 show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
Rigid bangles
The plural is not a coincidence. According to the seasonal collections, rigid bracelets, also known as bangles, they carry each other at the same time (Balmain). Advice from the catwalks? Mix different materials and thicknesses, while maintaining a certain chromatic continuity. The must-have model that immediately turns summer? The manchette in glass-effect resin, simple or decorated, transparent or coloured. Scenic enough to work perfectly even on its own.
From the Balmain Spring Summer 2026 show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
At the bottom of the sea
If the shells surface on the shore, it is in the abyss that the other treasures of the season are hidden. Precious little fish in stone or pearl (Sirivannavari), corals, crabs, even octopuses and starfish sparkling: the protagonists of necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets of summer 2026 they evoke the most incredible seabeds. Ironic, decorative and deliberately showy bijoux, designed to transform even the most essential look with a playful and holiday touch.
From the Sirivannavari Spring Summer 2026 show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
Tribal style summer jewelry
Holiday on the African continent in sight? At least judging by the seasonal jewellery, it would seem so. In summer 2026 they return Indeed jewels with tribal charminspired by the Masai aesthetics and the codes of ethnic craftsmanship. The earrings evoke totems, as per Zimmermann, while the bracelets and necklaces are enriched with decorative masks, carvings and sculptural details (Ulla Johnson).
From the Zimmermann Spring Summer 2026 show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
In wood, metal or raffia intertwined or in more precious versions with colored stonesthese jewels immediately add character to the most basic summer look (and are perfect to wear with swimsuits and bikinis).
The authentic spirit of handmade jewellery, new or vintage, is also found in the low cost versions: different price, same exotic charm.