Who Should Consider Tennis Bracelets? 7 Elegant Summer Jewelry Trends I'm Opting for Instead

      As we look forward to days filled with long white clouds and leisurely moments sipping rosé, the upcoming hot weeks have sparked an important conversation: What jewellery trends will define the summer 2025 season? When it comes to apparel, our warm-weather wardrobe is already set. A rotation of cropped white t-shirts, straight-leg white jeans, a flirty gingham top, and a romantic dress from Reformation, Rixo, Realisation Par, Faithful, or Dôen will comfortably carry us through the warm weather. However, selecting the right necklaces, rings, and bracelets to enhance these outfits is a different matter.

      “We’re definitely observing a move towards heavier gold items and more audacious, sculptural jewellery,” shares Cushla Whiting, co-founder and creative director of her namesake fine jewellery brand. “Ear cuffs are trending strongly, as well as large sculptural cuffs and bangles," she continues. "Chunkier, layered link chains and charms are still in vogue. Platinum and silver are making a comeback, and they can be beautifully paired with yellow gold for an elegant two-tone aesthetic. Additionally, brooches and lapel pins are experiencing a delightful resurgence.”

      Pia Mance, the Australian talent behind the jewellery brand Heaven Mayhem, favored by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sofia Richie Grainge, and Florence Pugh, believes the most impactful jewellery trends for 2025 will be those that create a significant visual impact. Now based in Los Angeles, Mance creates vintage-inspired pieces influenced by iconic jewellery designs, such as the Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Pendant and the Cartier Tank watch. Her creations are a favorite among stylish women, indicating her adeptness at identifying and initiating trends.

      “As temperatures rise, I anticipate we will see larger pendant pieces but with longer lengths,” Mance informs me via email. “Consider pendants that fall to the mid-waist, styled with a bikini.”

      The implication is clear: Jewellery has evolved from being a mere finishing touch to an essential component of your outfit. Think of the bracelet or ring bags popularized by Chloé, loved by Mikey Madison and Amal Clooney. Or the brooches that adorned the lapels of French and Danish influencers during previous fashion weeks. Archival designs are also making a strong comeback. This trend has been echoed in another accessory domain—the 2025 sunglasses styles—demonstrating that thoughtfully chosen pieces can indeed have lasting power.

      Whether you’re prepared to make that lifelong investment or simply interested in the styles that will characterize the next few months, discover the seven key summer jewellery trends for 2025 outlined below.

      **7 Summer 2025 Jewellery Trends That Will Prevail**

      1. **Modern Pendant Necklaces**

       *Style Notes:* Jennifer Lawrence’s recent street style is a clear signal it's summer, thanks to the revival of the '90s cord necklace. This trend is not diminishing; instead, it's gaining momentum, with Mance anticipating that bolder, bulbous designs will be all the rage. “We released pendant necklaces in 2022 at our launch,” Mance notes about the trend. “It was our first product that shaped the brand into what it is today. The response to pendants is unsurprising since this piece looks great on everyone!”

       **Shop the Trend:**

       - Hush Rope Detail Flat Sandals

       - COS Molten Pendant Necklace

       - TIFFANY & CO. Elsa Peretti® Bean Design Necklace

      2. **Chunky Bangles**

       *Style Notes:* While resin and acrylic bracelets have become a sought-after summer micro-trend, chunky bangles represent a more enduring seasonal style. Whiting describes “sculptural designs” as one of the year’s biggest trends, featuring organic, anatomically-inspired shapes like Tiffany & Co's Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff. "My architectural background often leads me to graphic references," Whiting elaborates. Her brand’s signature Cog Cuff reflects clean geometry and refined edges, appealing to those who favor timeless yet futuristic statement pieces.

       **Shop the Trend:**

       - MASSIMO DUTTI Irregular Wide Bracelet

       - CUSHLA WHITING Cog Wrist Cuff in 9 Karat Yellow Gold

      3. **Unique Stones**

       *Style Notes:* The diamond industry's status has been widely discussed. While 'lab-grown' has entered common discourse, uncertainty lingers. Whiting, specializing in vintage diamonds, predicts a rise in interest for unique stones this season. “I foresee a renewed focus on natural coloured gemstones and diamonds, especially those that are truly one-of-a-kind,” she shares. “Expect to see diamonds with distinctive cuts, warmer hues like champagnes and light yellows, and genuine antique diamonds that possess rarity and charm.”

       **Shop the Trend:**

       - SEB BROWN Sterling Silver Blue Treasure Multi-Stone Signet Ring

       - MEJ