With so many unique styles, gem choices and varieties of jewellery available on the market, it is almost inevitable that people match their pieces to the changing seasons. Just as our clothing choices adapt for the differences in the weather, jewellery styles also mimic the seasons in a similar fashion. Of course, jewellery and clothing are close style companions, with certain stones and styles bringing out the best from an outfit so it is inevitable that jewellery too has seasonal variations. From the warmth of a red ruby set in a gold ring band in the winter, to a silver necklace with floral adornment being the perfect way to announce the arrival of nature in fuller bloom in Spring, certain combinations suit a season more than others. And as the sun starts to shine, it is often silver jewellery that we turn to to match our skin tone and lighter mood.
Turquoise Jewellery
When you think of summer, undoubtedly turquoise springs to mind. Just like the colour of the sky reflecting on the ocean’s ripples, the cool yet vivid light to mid-blue tones of the turquoise gemstone perfectly mimic the positivity of the season. Turquoise’s tones match well with the casual glamour of silver, with the precious metal catching the sunlight and creating a cool and youthful on-trend vibe. Wear a turquoise pendant, with a large central gemstone being surrounded by an etched outer casing, suspended from a linked silver chain. Match with a crochet cropped cardigan for a modern festival look or pull the hair back for a day on the beach, letting your choice of turquoise earrings adding just enough decoration for the daytime.
Opal Jewellery
If you are new to the entrancing beauty of the opal, then be prepared for it to take your breath away. This multi-seasonal stone comes in a variety of colours with each one creating its very own individual kaleidoscope due to the stone’s natural variants. Whilst the white opal has the perfect winter aesthetic, and for autumn the natural opal’s mix of brown and orange earthy tones are idyllic, it’s the blue opal that is surely the star of the show for those warmer summer months. More vibrant in tone than the turquoise, the opal’s iridescence is what provides those serious summer vibes. Opal earrings that have a longer length drop design are ideal for summer, adding the colour when you are wearing a lot of white, cream and pastel shades.
Anklets
Of course, potentially the most iconic jewellery item of the summer, and one that it isn’t possible to wear easily at any other time of the year than the summer is the silver anklet, also known as the ankle bracelet. Even if you wear just this one jewellery piece when you are dressed in a swimsuit, mini dress, or top and shorts combination, it will immediately elevate your style and make you feel like you are dressed to impress. Anklets are often simplistic in design, with a linked silver chain often adorned with a beach themed dangling charm such as a starfish or shell. It is this plainer aesthetic that is ultimately the anklet’s success, being easy to wear and creating just enough jewellery interest for a day, or evening, in the sun.
