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The heat is on
To say that I’m excited that summer is finally in full swing is an understatement. This was a long, hard winter, followed by a very busy spring, and I’m glad that it’s finally time to sit back, relax and soak up the sun.
(I’m even listening to a playlist on the music streaming site Songza called “Tropical Beach Vacation” as I write this at my desk, just to get the right vibes.)
That’s why I love all the summer- and vacation-inspired jewels that I’ve been seeing lately; they seem to share in the sense of celebration and wanderlust that the season brings with it.
Take a look at eight jewels that are channeling the summer season, preferably while listening to a relaxing playlist of your own.
The one-of-a-kind “She Sells Seashells” ring from Wendy Brandes, featuring a hand-carved rose quartz and diamonds in 18-karat rose gold, is delicate enough to be wearable on many occasions while still giving off a unique, summery vibe.
This Moderna diamond and 14-karat gold starfish pendant from Effy makes me want to go take a walk on the beach.
J/Hadley’s coral, pearl and diamond earrings give you all you could want in a summer earring—a great pop of color set in a classic design.
I love when Vincent Peach combines his leather elements with intricate, carved details. This necklace features an elk antler seahorse and a freshwater pearl clasp in leather, giving off an edgy, beachy look.
Pamela Huizenga’s new Silver Lining necklace, featuring a blue chalcedony cloud with a diamond frame in 18-karat gold, has such a warm feel to it.
Shagreen Et Tortoise is a brand I recently discovered, and immediately fell in love with, on Instagram. The brand offers a line of shell rings set in a vintage-inspired style. This Gypsum Octopus Ring is crafted from a natural pecten vexillum shell and finished in 18-karat gold vermeil, with a rhodolite garnet accent.
These 14-karat gold, diamond and aquamarine pear-shaped drop earrings from Anzie’s new Coralia collection are perfect for those who have been summer dreamin’ like me.
Alex Soldier’s Diamond Starfish features fancy yellow, black, and colorless diamonds set in textured 18-karat rose, white and yellow gold. Handmade in New York City, the piece can be worn as a brooch, pendant, ring or a cuff, giving the wearer many different ways to offer up their summer style.
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