Who Needs Tennis Bracelets? 7 Summer Jewellery Trends I’m Wearing Instead
As days of long white clouds and lounging around sipping rosé stretch ahead of us, the impending scorching weeks have prompted a very important discussion: What jewellery trends will dominate the summer 2025 season?
When it comes to clothing, we already have our hot weather wardrobe sorted. Indeed, a rotation of cropped white t-shirts, straight leg white jeans, a flirty gingham top and a romantic dress picked up at Reformation, Rixo, Realisation Par, Faithful, or Dôen will see us through the balmy climate.
But knowing what necklaces, rings and bracelets to adorn these outfits with is another story.
“We’ve definitely been seeing a shift towards heavier gold pieces and bolder, more sculptural jewellery,” explains Cushla Whiting, the co-founder and creative director of the eponymously titled fine jewellery brand Cushla Whiting.
“Ear cuffs are having a strong moment, as are large, sculptural cuffs and bangles,” she adds. “Layered, chunkier link chains and charms are still popular. Platinum and silver are regaining popularity, and can be styled alongside yellow gold for a chic two-tone look. And brooches and lapel pins are making a welcome comeback.”
For Pia Mance, the Australian wunderkind behind Hailey Bieber, Sofia Richie Grainge and Florence Pugh’s go-to jewellery brand, Heaven Mayhem, the biggest jewellery trends for 2025 will be the ones that make the biggest splash.
The founder now resides in Los Angeles, where she makes vintage-influenced pieces inspired by some of the most recognisable jewellery pieces of all time, like the Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Pendant and Cartier Tank watch. Her designs are like catnip for cool girls and are always seen on the fingertips, wrists and décolletage of the most influential and stylish women, so it’s safe to say she knows a thing or two about spotting a trend—and setting it
“As the weather warms up, I think we will be seeing some bigger pendant pieces but with a longer length,” Mance tells me over email. “Think pendant pieces that hit the mid-waist, styled with a bikini.”
The message is clear. Jewellery is no longer a finishing touch or afterthought when putting together a look, but an integral part of your silhouette. Consider the bracelet or ring bags pioneered by Chloé and adored by Mikey Madison and Amal Clooney. Or the brooches that speckled the lapels of the French and Danish style sets during past fashion weeks. Archival designs are also coming back with a vengeance. This was something we saw in another accessory category, the 2025 sunglasses trends, proving that when bought well, an item can truly last you a lifetime.
Irrespective of whether you’re ready to make that forever purchase or you’re just invested in the styles that will define the next few months, uncover the 7 biggest summer jewellery trends for 2025, ahead.
7 Summer 2025 Jewellery Trends That Will Dominate
1. Modern Pendant Necklaces
Style Notes: You only need to look at Jennifer Lawrence’s recent street style offering to know it’s summer. Why, you ask? It’s the reappearance of the ’90s cord necklace, of course. The trend isn’t waning for this season. Rather, the contrary is happening, with both Mance predicting that more bulbous sizes will be all the rage.
When asked what the next frontier of jewellery is, she predicts that we’ll be seeing larger drop pendants everywhere. “We released pendant necklaces in 2022 when we first launched,” Mance explains of the trend. “It was our first product that shaped the brand into what it is today. “I’m not shocked [at the response to pendants] as this piece is truly something special and looks great on everyone!”
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HEAVEN MAYHEM
Julia Necklace
The pebble is perennially chic.
EN ROUTE JEWELLERY
Carnelian Black Cord Necklace
Consider this shape Olsen Twin-approved.
TIFFANY & CO.
Elsa Peretti® Bean Design Necklace
This is at the top of my dream summer jewellery wish list.
2. Chunky Bangles
Style Notes: While resin and acrylic bracelets have emerged as one of the most in-demand summer micro trends, a more enduring seasonal style is the chunkier bangle. “Sculptural designs”, according to Whiting, are one of the year’s biggest trend, encompassing the organic and anatomically-inspired shapes of Tiffany & Co’s Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff to the fluid forms of Saint Laurent’s high jewellery.
“With my background in architecture, I am normally drawn to very graphic references,” Whiting says. These motifs influence some of the brand’s signature pieces, including the Cog Cuff, which boasts a streamlined band accented with three protruding hemispheres. While the ring version of this design is the brand’s best seller, Whiting notes that these shapes are “striking pieces that capture the spirit of Art Deco through a modern lens”. “With its clean geometry and refined edge, it speaks to those drawn to statement pieces that feel both timeless and futuristic all at once.”
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ORELIA LONDON
Statement Organic Molten Metal Cuff
Designed to mould to your wrist.
CUSHLA WHITING
Cog Wrist Cuff in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Dress like you’ve just stepped straight out of Fritz Lang’s oeuvre.
MASSIMO DUTTI
Irregular Wide Bracelet
I love the anatomical textures on this Massimo Dutti style.
3. Unique Stones
Style Notes: Much has already been said about the state of the diamond industry. The term lab-grown grown, while a part of the collective lexicon, still has a lot of uncertainty hovering around it. As Whiting specialises in vintage diamonds, she predicts that more individual pieces like unique stones will take command this season. “I’m anticipating a renewed interest in natural coloured gemstones and diamonds, particularly those that are truly one-of-a-kind,” she tells me.
“This includes diamonds with unique or speciality cuts, warmer colour tones such as champagnes and light yellows, and genuine antique diamonds that carry rarity and character. There will also be a continued move towards full traceability for natural diamonds, from mine to market—a shift driven by consumers seeking authenticity and uniqueness.”
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SEB BROWN
Sterling Silver Blue Treasure Multi-Stone Signet Ring
Why opt for one unique stone when you can wear multiple?
MEJURI
Boa Gemstone Coil Ring
Handcrafted in New York from 18K recycled yellow gold.
4. Mixed Metals
Style Notes: Forget everything you’ve ever been told. Mixed metals are not only ‘in’, it’s desirable. From the Cartier Trinity bangle that melts white gold, rose gold and yellow gold into one covetable collage to Dua Lipa pairing multiple metallics at once, style savants like the songstress are certainly setting “new rules” when it comes to only wearing one undertone.
This season, there are “no do’s or don’ts”, Mance explains. “That’s why we released the mix metals, to give you permission to mix your metals from your rings, to your bag buckle, to your belt and then tie it all together with a Heaven Mayhem mixed metal piece.” I personally layer three dome Mejuri rings together on the same finger for a more impactful stack.
(Image credit: @avahgilchrist)
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HEAVEN MAYHEM
Mini Knot Yellow-Gold Plated Metal Stud Earrings
Mance explains that these knot earrings are Heaven Mayhem’s best-selling product.” “Our knot earrings resonate with our customers because they are so lightweight and easy,” she adds. “They’re hollow, so you can truly take them from day to night. We also offer three different sizes and colour ways, so there truly is something for everyone.”
RABANNE
Eight Silver and Gold-Tone Necklace
5. Statement Brooches
Style Notes: Of course, the biggest wearable jewellery trend to emerge is brooches. “It’s exciting to see nostalgic pieces such as brooches, becoming an accessory again for everyday wear,” Whiting tells me. From organic shapes to more statement motifs, a brooch is a tried-and-tested way of elevating simple summer silhouettes. Simply pin to a tank top or the lapel of your blazer.
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JIL SANDER
Gold-Tone Crystal Brooch
Heaven Mayhem
Twist Brooch Silver
Fix this to any simple t-shirt to give your piece a built-in ruching effect.
6. Seaside Charm
Style Notes: There’s something about summer that encourages us to liberally reference the season in what we wear. Sure, spring is all about light pastel colours and dainty floral prints. But this summer, we’re drawing inspiration from the coastlines we wish we were lounging by. In jewellery, this translates into starfish charms, spiral pendants and woven rope-like bands.
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Alighieri
The Catch of the Day Necklace
As chic style influencer Monikh Dale has proven, this motif is more than just a summertime wear.
H&M
Long Pendant Necklace
Feels perfect for a beachy escape.
GOHAR WORLD
Host Sterling Silver, Pearl and Silk Necklace
Don’t forget, pearl is a watery figure, too.
7. Wearable Jewellery
Style Notes: Jewellery is no longer worn in isolation, but designed to complement your entire ensemble. From Hailey Bieber wearing a Marine Serre dress made of 150 upcycled watch faces to Chloé’s bracelet bag, jewellery is now being brought into styling. “Jewellery, especially fine jewellery, is increasingly being embraced as part of everyday style, not just saved for special occasions,” Whiting says.
“Jewellery hardware is creeping into everyday accessories, such as bags with bag charms. In a world of mass production, there’s a growing appreciation for one-of-a-kind, customisable pieces. I think that shift is really driven by a desire for self-expression. People want their jewellery and accessories to feel personal, meaningful, and uniquely their own.”
(Image credit: Getty Images)
CHLOÉ
Bracelet Small Embellished Leather-Trimmed Suede Shoulder Bag
Perfect for the return of boho chic.
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The curves of this watch just enhances any minimalist ensemble.
Bottega Veneta
Flower Necklace in Turmeric
Even the simplest black trouser and black blazer look can be elevated with this beautiful statement necklace.
