Summer Jewelry Trends

This article is reposted from my monthly newsletter in case you missed it.  It's a good guide for summer jewelry trends.  And if you don't get my newsletter, click here to sign up!

I've had an obsession with jewelry for as long as I can remember and am feeling inspired by all the colorful summer jewelry trends I'm seeing lately.  It's not just about necklaces or bangles this season - choose any type of jewelry you love and follow these style trends:

Nature-inspired: Jewelry adorned with sea shells makes you feel beachy all summer long, even if you have to go to work instead of the pool.  Be sure it keep it sophisticated though, not like the shell necklaces you wore at summer camp.  Take inspiration from this piece by Anton Heunis.  Glamorous flowers are also a chic addition to jewelry this season.  How perfect is this purple and yellow one (pictured) for a summer night?

Color is huge in jewelry for summer and my favorite!  I love the colorful Tom Binns pearl necklace Michelle Pfeiffer dons on the July cover of InStyle (pictured above).  Coral and turquoise have always made a wonderful pair and are prominent this season.  Also, look for colorful beads, such as ones made from glass, and stones instead of your basic metal jewelry.  Again, keep it sophisticated and glamorous to keep from looking like you're wearing kid jewelry.

Safari and African inspired pieces are so fun right now.  Think elephant charms, zebra striped bracelets, wooden bangles, bold African colors.  I fell in love with this adorable Juicy Couture elephant pendant (pictured).  I have a strange love for safari animals, especially elephants.

Layered necklaces: Make a statement by piling on layers of necklaces.  I like wearing four different strands of pearls in different lengths.  You can also choose several necklaces in the same metal to group together.  You can even cinch the necklaces together with a colorful broach for some added DIY interest.

Gold tones: gold looks great against bronzed summer skin and is perfect paired with this seasons bold colors.  It can be more glamorous than silver and is on the fun side of gaudy.