It feels weird to call pearl jewelry a summer jewelry trend. Because when many of us say the word “trendy,” we mean to suggest that something is new and exciting—or that something that used to be new and exciting has recently become that way again. Pearl jewelry doesn’t fit this bill. It’s been a mainstay in jewelry collections, generation after generation. It never went out of style. But spend a few minutes looking at this summer’s trendiest pearl pieces, and you’ll be unable to deny that something new is happening here. Pearl jewelry isn’t new—but it’s gotten a kitschy, campy makeover. And honestly, it’s pulling it off.
This summer, pearl jewelry looks nothing like the classic strings of pearls that used to hide inside your grandma’s jewelry box. They’re colorful, misshapen, and often juxtaposed with teeny-tiny beads. In some cases, the pearls are the main event: Arrays of large, rough-looking pearls are strung together, broken up by rainbow seed beads. In other cases, pearls are merely an accent piece: They add a touch of texture to friendship bracelets, beaded barrettes, and kitschy chokers. The pearl jewelry landscape looks nothing like it ever has before. Class and sophistication have been traded for camp and whimsy, and the result is undeniably fun.
In many ways, this summer’s pearl jewelry trend resembles the shell jewelry trend we’ve come to love over the last few years. It’s just a little softer, a little daintier, and a little more iridescent. Sometimes, the trends appear in tandem—with shells and pearls working together to create a summer look that’s idyllic and fun. Other times, they act as substitutes for one another—with shells being the rougher and campier of the two, and pearls maintaining some amount of the classy appeal they’re known for.
Whether coupled or alone, these trends have left the summer jewelry landscape feeling textured, lovely, and full of personality. And our jewelry boxes are all the better for it.
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4. Eliou Asti Necklace

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7. Dannijo Basel Necklace

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11. Jennifer Behr Janice Choker

12. Aym Andreia Disc Pearl Earrings

13. Gaviria Love Parade Necklace

14. Venessa Arizaga Moonlight Beach Earrings

15. Brianna Pearl Bracelet

16. Organic Pearl Open Hoop Earrings

17. Pink Lemonade Necklace Set

18. Dannijo Jeana Bracelet

19. Eliou Paxi Necklace

20. Aym Green Amethyst and Pearl Drop Earrings

21. Eliou Trivoli Trio Bracelet Set

22. Sandralexandra Mia Beaded Pearl Drop Earrings

23. Eliou All the Feels Shut Up Barrette Clip

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27. Shashi Florasion Huggies

28. Jennifer Behr Babette Barrette

29. Mosaic Bracelet Set

30. Shashi Shipwrecked Earrings

31. LELET NY Magic Headband

32. Timeless Pearly Pearl Charm Bracelet

33. Eliou No Chill Trio Earring Pack

34. Eliou Andrias Necklace

35. Protection Baroque Pearl Earrings

36. Venessa Arizaga Moonlight Beach Bracelet

37. Eliou Forli Necklace

38. Loren Stewart Pearl Paleta Earrings

39. Maison Irem Pearl Nazar Bracelet

40. Joanna Laura Constantine Freshwater Pearl Earrings

41. Roxanne Assoulin Little Darling Necklace

42. Sandralexandra Miercoles Pearl Hoop Earrings

43. Jennifer Behr Nanette Barrette

44. Colorblock Choker

45. Venessa Arizaga Moonlight Beach Earrings

46. DesignB London Bracelet

47. Maison Irem Pearl Swan Necklace

48. Shashi King Triton Earrings

49. Eliou Elba Barrette Clip

50. Beck Jewels Spiagga Verde Totem Hoops

51. Eliou Hot Chili Necklace

52. Barrier Earrings

53. Eliou Mafra Necklace

54. Pearl and Colorful Bead Hoop Earrings

55. Shashi Shipwreck Bobby Pin Set

56. No Bad Vibes Choker

57. Beck Jewels Malachite Heart Totem Hoops

58. Juliet Daisy Pearl Necklace

59. Beck Jewels Carallo Totem Hoops

60. Coin Pearl Pendant Necklace Set

61. Eshvi Pearl Drop Earrings

62. Eliou Gela Necklace

63. Jennifer Behr Babette Barrette

64. Mosaic Necklace

65. Anni Lu Dropped Pearl Hoop Earrings

66. Mallorca Sunnies Chain

67. Notte Galleria Pearl Earrings

68. Freshwater Pearl Anklet

69. Eliou Lucca Earrings

70. Eliou Matera Necklace

71. Faux Pearl Mini Hoop Earrings

72. Aprille Pearl Pendant Necklace

73. Shashi Brilliance Earrings

74. Loren Stewart Coral and Pearl Necklace

75. Daisy Pearl Hair Pin Duo

76. Loren Stewart Polychrome Necklace

77. Sashalexandra Isabela Beaded Earrings

78. Venessa Arizaga Summer Shells Pearl Necklace

79. Jules Smith Large Pearl Bracelet

80. Chan Luu Pink Pearl Hoop Earrings

81. Limoncello Necklace

82. NST Studio Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings

83. Naomie Bobby Pin Set

84. Ariel Gordon Jewelry Baroque Cultured Pearl Necklace

85. Eliou Kea Bracelet

86. Peacock Pearl Bobby Pin Set

87. Baroque Drop Pearl Earrings

88. Maison Monik Necklace Joie

89. Eliou Kavala Rainbow Earrings

90. Roxanne Assoulin Pancake Imitation Pearl Necklace

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