The Hottest Summer Jewelry Trend Will Take You Back to Summer Camp

You might remember the days of crafting friendship bracelets at summer camp, or the time your older brother paired his blond tips with a string of puka shell necklaces as a preteen. Now, you’ll be wishing you held onto these pieces from your youth: Throwback jewelry is making an overwhelming comeback, and the trend is hotter than ever. We watched as cowrie shells gained major traction last spring, then grew even more popular throughout the summer. This season, however, vacation-ready jewelry has moved to a whole new level, and the pieces aren’t just limited to shells.

It seems that practically every jewelry designer has debuted his or her own twist on the childhood favorite, with playful throwback necklaces, anklets, and bracelets. Details include baroque pearls, beads in every shade of the rainbow, and a crop of seasonal fruit in the forms of watermelon, clementine, and cherry earrings. Which makes us wonder: Is there such a thing as summer-only jewelry? If so, it’s time to dig up those old friendship bracelets. These collectible and sentimental threads are so cute, you’ll want to stack them all the way up to your elbows. Meanwhile, we’ll be putting away our ’90s gold chain anklets this summer in exchange for the 2019 versions, which come in colorful beads, mismatched pearls, diamanté-dotted shells, and beachy charms.

These baubles will go well with a tie-dye shirt and a great pair of sandals too. Looking for more summer outfit inspiration? Shop the vacation-ready looks in our picks below, and you’ll be set for summer. Catch the wave of these fun summer jewelry trends: Get them now before they’re gone.