As the weather heats up, we all start looking into our wardrobes for warm weather clothes and to take inventory of what we need to add to our closets. Spring/Summer 2026 fashions are all about wearability and individuality. Clothes are more relaxed, the sharply tailored pieces of past seasons are giving way to softly tailored, draped items for casual sophistication.
Fringe, feathers and lace add texture and interest to clothes, along with dropped waist silhouettes and asymmetrical hems in fluid satins or floaty chiffons. Bold prints bursting with flowers, polka dots or stripes add a celebratory touch to the season. Bohemian style and the 1970s were inspiration for a lot of what was shown on the runways. Color is important for warm weather dressing and creamy yellow or daffodil tones make a statement along with blues and pops of red. Animal prints continue to trend and brown remains a favored neutral.
This season’s clothes are made for real life and where it takes you. The key to Spring/Summer 2026 fashion is to mix it all up in unexpected ways and part of that mix is in the accessories, especially unique vintage jewelry. Jewelers Circle is here to help you discover trending jewelry styles that are timeless and as effortlessly chic today as when they were first worn and loved.
Colored Gemstones are Trending
Big, bodacious color takes centerstage in jewelry. Warm citrines, regal amethyst and sumptuous sapphires are among the most popular gems. Pearls are also popping up everywhere from a simple single strand choker to multistrands wrapped around the neck, they're subtle glamour for warm weather. Cobalt blue, an exciting electric hue, is the color of choice for Hollywood and It girls this season, making blue sapphires a perfect choice to be on trend today and as a lasting style statement in the coming years.
Seashells as Jewelry
Seashells are a lovely reminder of long, sun-filled days on a sandy beach. Their unique shapes and natural beauty also inspired the creativity of jewelers, such as Seaman Schepps and Marchak, who created pieces out of actual shells, while many other jewelry designers recreated shells from precious gold and gemstones. Perfect for a summer vacation, a winter trip to a warm weather destination, or anytime you want a reminder of summer, shells are a classic motif that will stay stylish forever, especially when the summer heat is on.
Oversized Jewels
With patterns and bold colors as part of your warm weather rotation, you’ll need voluptuous jewels to complement the prints. You can wear one large statement piece, with no other jewelry, or wear that one starring item with smaller supporting pieces, such as an oversized cuff bracelet worn with small earrings and maybe a ring. The idea is to let that piece be the main attraction. This style is easy to pull off, just choose one large piece — necklace, earrings, cocktail ring, or bracelet and then build your look around that jewel.
Bohemian Style and the 1970s
Bohemian style and the 1970s were inspiration for a lot of what was shown on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways. If you love flared jeans, billowy skirts and blouses, crochet and macramé, then you may be enchanted by 1970s jewelry. Big and bold, 1970s jewelry was brimming with personality. Hardstones, such as coral, turquoise, tiger’s eye and lapis, were centerstage especially when paired with yellow gold. The big medallions and long, hefty chains that were important to that decade, look fresh today when worn with denim, floaty maxi dresses, or linen, a fabric that is in the spotlight this season.
The Beauty of Brooches
If you’ve been watching the red carpets you already know that brooches have been making a splash with fashionistas and the Hollywood crew. Check-out any red carpet event and you’ll see the chicest people wearing brooches, especially men. Brooches are a great way to add individuality to your style. There are many one-of-a-kind vintage brooches with motifs from naturalistic to abstract, so there is something for everybody. The easiest way to wear a brooch in the spring season is to pin it on a piece of outwear – jean jacket, hoodie, trench coat — and leave it there, but of course, there are as many ways to wear a brooch as you can imagine.
Clothes and jewelry are an expression of who you are and your life story. While you may choose a piece of jewelry because it is trending now, a truly fine jewel, that you love and wear on repeat, will convey your personal story throughout your lifetime.
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Diamond, cabochon sapphire and 18-karat gold cocktail ring, circa 1960s; 14-karat gold shell earrings, signed Cartier, circa 1960s; Diamond, amethyst and hammered 18-karat gold cuff bracelet, signed David Webb, circa 1990s; Tiger’s eye and 18-karat gold medallion, signed Kutchinsky, circa 1970s; Victorian diamond, pearl, citrine and 18-karat rose gold brooch, circa 1860s.
Authored by Amber Michelle