May 20, 2013
  • Summer jewelry must-haves

    Photo credit: Urbanite

    By Julie Gordon

    Most seasonally themed clothing is a big style no-no (think Santa-adorned sweaters), but that’s not the case with summer accessories. Sea creatures, hula dancers, colors that remind us of the beach — they’re all fair game for adding a little warm-weather flair to a summertime ensemble.

    Emily Elizabeth Jewelry necklace, $55; at emilyelizabethjewelry.com

    Emily Elizabeth calls this brass piece its “Saved by the Bell” necklace. We’re sure Zack, Kelly, Slater, Screech, Lisa and even Jessie would approve.

    Komodokat earrings, $9; at girlzlyfe.com

    A campfire favorite, s’mores make their way onto the earlobes of New Yorkers this summer. Tasty!

    Target bracelet, $12.99, and earrings, $4.99; at Target

    Leave it to Target to make a completely affordable charm bracelet and earrings look expensive — and adorable.

    Lucid New York necklace, $55; at The Market NYC, 268 Mulberry St. (Sat.-Sun.)

    If your favorite childhood pastime was jumping rope, you’ll flip for this 14-karat gold vermeil piece of nostalgia.

    GirlPROPS earrings, $4.99; at GirlPROPS, 153 Prince St., 212-505-7615

    Pair these hula-girl earrings with a green skirt and some flowers in your hair — and bite into a ham sandwich — and you just might feel like you’re at a Hawaiian luau instead of a Brooklyn barbecue.

    J. Crew ring, $65; at J. Crew

    Dress up an evening outfit with this flashy floral cocktail ring, made of 18-karat gold-plated metal with Czech-glass rhinestones.

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    Steven Shein ring, $29; at shopstevenshein.com

    Even if your summer romance doesn’t make it past the fling stage, this plexiglass-and-acrylic-on-wood ring will.

    Little Bijou necklace, $50; at littlebijou.com

    This turquoise piece from newbie New York City brand Little Bijou perfectly captures the tranquility of the summertime ocean and sky.

    Manic Trout bracelet, $45; at manictrout.com

    This handmade brass critter looks like he’s about to jump off the wrist and into the water.

    Go for the bold

    Designer Steven Shein gave us his take on wearing bold and bright jewelry.

    -“It’s best to either wear one piece of loud jewelry at a time or go totally overboard and rock a ton of it.”

    -“It doesn’t matter what you wear as long as you wear it proudly.”

    -“Whatever one is comfortable with is usually the best way to go.”

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