Words by Sophia Miller and Eleanor Hibberd
Strings of boho beads, tropical motifs and lashings of gleaming gold: the right jewellery can take your holiday outfits from hot to sizzling. Something about new, sunny surroundings inspires the desire to adopt a different style persona – something joyful, free-spirited, and one that doesn’t take itself too seriously. A shell necklace at the beach? Don’t mind if we do.
If you’re building your getaway capsule wardrobe, you might be wondering: what holiday jewellery trends are the style set wearing this year? From chunky beaded necklaces to pearls and organic textures, these are the pieces to buy for your upcoming trips – whether you’re embracing a Euro summer or venturing further afield.
It’s no news that the boho trend continues to rule summer street style, and its jewellery equivalent is hot on its heels. Following on from a rapid rise in popularity last summer, colourful beaded necklaces and bracelets are proving to be the biggest jewellery trend of summer 2026 – instantly delivering a dose of personality to everything from white cotton T-shirts to swimwear. Anni Lu, Jacquie Aiche and Eddie Borgo are just some of the brands to jump on board.
Pearls are one of the most versatile materials when it comes to jewellery. They can be formal, they can be bridal and they can be traditional. But wear them on holiday, and they gain a whole new sheen. Lean towards more natural, imperfect shapes or delicately tiny strands for a look to chime with your everyday holiday wardrobe.
‘Method dressing’ is big news right now, so bringing it into our holiday rotation seems only natural. Fish, shells, palm trees and tropical birds: no member of the natural world is out of bounds when it comes to this summer jewellery trend. Lean into the holiday theme with oversized pendants and earrings that will look right at home on an island trip – and bring a little wanderlust to your looks once you arrive back home.
The sensation of sand underfoot, saltwater lapping on your skin – holidays can feel like getting back in touch with nature. With our clothes, we gravitate towards natural fibres like cottons, silks and linens. When it comes to jewellery, organic textures complement the mood perfectly – think swirling malachite, rough-cut stones, bold turquoise and even woven rope.
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Beyond being a holiday staple, textured raffia bags have risen to become the season’s It-accessory.
