It’s taken its time to arrive, but summer’s finally here! At Ingenious Gifts, we know that jewellery can add the perfect finishing touch to your seasonal wardrobe. Whatever the occasion - whether you’re dressing for a family BBQ, beach day with friends, or simply want to update your work wardrobe - summer’s the perfect time to experiment with unique and bright accessories.
We all like to be ahead of the latest trends, and one of the key ones for 2025 looks set to be adding a pop of colour to your outfits. Fashion is a great way to express yourself, so don’t be afraid to get creative with your jewellery choices if you want to. It’s a great way to communicate your individuality – and it’ll help boost your confidence at the same time.
So, where do you get started? Why not pair bright and bold earrings with a simple outfit to let your accessories shine as the focal point? Don’t be afraid to mix and match different styles of jewellery – combining colours, materials, and textures for added interest. Ultimately, if it makes you happy, do it!
Nostalgic retro jewellery
In addition to the vibrant colour trend, there’s a continued focus on craft and nostalgia, particularly with a nod to 80s and 90s fashions. Highlight your look with a range of retro jewellery in rainbow hues. Whether you prefer bold statement pieces or more subtle hints of colour, there are lots of ways to incorporate a bit of brightness into your summer style.
Here at Ingenious Gifts, we’ve gathered together jewellery collections from the very best artisan makers; whose earrings, rings, and necklaces (and more) are ethically hand-crafted. Your purchases help to support small, local businesses. Take a look at the full range here.
The future’s bright
Even with Britain’s often disappointing weather, summer’s typically a time of vivid blue skies, flower-filled gardens and bright sunshine. It’s the ideal season in which to ditch the drab: colourful accessories are here to stay.
In particular, bright red is looking popular for the summer 2024 season. There’s also been a notable shift towards opulent and gem-like shades; such as bright blue, luscious lilac, and the warm ‘Peach Fuzz’ – Pantone’s colour of the year. Whatever you do, don’t be afraid to opt for a wide colour palette across your jewellery collection.
Feeling tactile
We all know that metal, gemstones and pearls have traditionally been used in jewellery design for centuries, but are there other alternative materials that should be considered too? More and more, makers are finding inspiration in unusual but sustainable materials. Think upcycled paper, plastic, fabric, glass and metal, which create really unusual pieces and also help to reduce waste. Your jewellery will be a great talking point at parties!
Even if you’re not looking to incorporate recycled materials in your accessories, there is also a variety of interesting and innovative materials being used for modern-day jewellery, including polymer clay (which is light and easy to wear) plus eco-friendly resin.
Tips for your summer jewellery
- Want the perfect look for summer? Try layering different types of necklaces to incorporate multiple colours and lengths. For example, you could wear a beaded necklace alongside a longer pendant for a unique style.
- Don’t be afraid to mix textures to create an eclectic look. Discover lightweight clay earrings, enamel, resin, or natural stones in bright colours.
- Give yourself a retro look and take inspiration from the 80s and 90s with neon colours of all different shades.
- Opt for bold, statement earrings in bright hues. Think oversized hoops or geometric shapes in shades of turquoise, scarlet, or fuchsia.
- Choose statement rings with large, colourful stones to add a touch of glamour.
- Anklets are perfect for summer, especially when paired with sandals or flip-flops.
- Brooches are making a comeback, so pin a brightly-coloured one to bags or jackets for a stylish statement look.
Our top picks
- We love the sunset shades of these vibrant pink and orange flower dangle earrings, which are handcrafted from polymer clay by Moon and Jewel.
- Violet Pineapple creates vibrant statement earrings, which are perfect for both day and evening wear. Draw inspiration from 1980’s fashions with these ski-inspired bolt earrings.
- Make a statement. We adore these handmade geometric orange gold earrings from AK-OH Studio. They add the perfect glint of colour to any look.
- This one-of-a-kind pendant will be a hit with anyone heading to the disco. It’s from the wonderful Created by Lau.
- Why not channel the bright hues of summer flowers? These beautiful hoop earrings by Madgicks feature a star charm containing preserved Queen Anne’s Lace flowers in a rainbow of colours.
This is just a small selection of handmade jewellery from our community of talented artisans – there’s something for everybody online, whatever your favourite colour or style! Discover the full collection at ingeniousgifts.co.uk/handmade-jewellery/.
