The Must-Try Jewelry Trends For Summer 2026

Arm cuffs are officially trending for 2026, and you have the A-list to thank. Perennial cool girls Emma Stone, Zoë Kravitz and Alexa Chung have all opted for a single arm cuff over lashings of jewels to complement classic LBDs recently, proving that this ’90s throwback can more than hold its own. David Yurman’s timeless ‘Cablespira Flex’ cuff is dusted with a row of twinkling pavé diamonds and works beautifully with casual looks as well as eveningwear, while Buccellati’s ‘Opera Tulle’ style spotlights the brand’s signature Rigato technique. Repossi’s ‘Serti sur Vide’ cuff, meanwhile, is perfect if you prefer cool-toned metals and can be adjusted to fit anywhere along your arm.

No longer the reserve of extra special events or a proposal, diamonds in scaled-down sizes are the perfect way to add subtle scintillation to everyday outfits – from denim and casual tees to sleek tailoring. Fernando Jorge has created the perfect hoop earrings featuring 3.26 carats of dainty baguette- and princess-cut diamonds, while Marie Lichtenberg’s 18-karat yellow-gold necklace gleams with a diamond-encrusted barrel pendant. For something a touch more playful (but no less elegant), reach for Marlo Laz’s celestial ‘Disco’ ring – the chunky 14-karat gold band shines with scores of diamonds in star-shaped settings.

Beads were also a big hit on the spring/summer 2026 runways, with long swinging necklaces in riotous colors paired with extra-long drop earrings and lashings of bracelets stacked with abandon. The key update to this year’s styling? Apologetic pieces need not apply. For the new season, we will only be sporting extra-large, supersized orbs. Carolina Bucci’s ‘Alphabet Downtown’ necklace is a straight-to-the-point style featuring a cacophony of colorful beads, while Jia Jia and Ileana Makri explore tonal hues in their signature ‘Oracle’ and ‘Aura’ necklaces respectively. Make malachite the gemstone that instantly shifts you into styling mode with Ananya’s signature ‘Chakra’ bracelet for a particular hue that speaks of palm trees and exotic seas.

The chicest way to wear jewelry right now is layered and stacked, so consider this your cue to pile on all your favorite pieces for a look that feels entirely unique to you. If you plan on wearing several necklaces, be sure to choose styles in a variety of lengths to prevent them from getting tangled. Lucy Delius’s ‘Trombone’ necklace sits just below your collarbones and works perfectly with Foundrae’s longer ‘Vivacity’ pendant, while Anita Ko’s lariat necklace is great if you prefer daintier styles. Brands like Spinelli Kilcollin and By Pariah, on the other hand, have done all the hard work for you with their fuss-free stacking rings that can either be worn together on one finger or spread across multiple for even more of a statement.

Whether you choose an antique burnished-gold setting, an Art Deco design or a Post-modern silhouette, heirloom jewels are trending once more. Speculation swirls as to whether this is down to Taylor Swift, whose vintage-inspired engagement ring singlehandedly brought the spotlight back on to ornate and decorative designs in 2025, or the resurgence of precious vintage pieces on the red carpet. Elle Fanning wore a stunning Cartier necklace from 1903 to this year’s Oscars, the Wisteria design complementing the embroidery on her full-skirted Givenchy gown. For unique, archival styles with a fashion-forward edge, look to expert jewelry curators Stephanie Windsor, Susan Caplan Vintage and Eleuteri. The latter’s extensive collection includes these 18-karat white gold drop earrings from the 2000s, which are encrusted with diamonds and verdant green emeralds that will chime perfectly with this season’s penchant for primary hues.