Cool Jewelry for Hot Days

Summer brings long, hot, lazy days. It’s a time to add colorful, playful, light and airy jewelry to your wardrobe. You can experiment with bold colors and designs without a large investment. 

Earrings Go for a pop of bright color – maybe even a color you’ve never tried before. Longer earrings, particularly if your hair is short or pulled up, draw attention to your face. Try a simple drop earring with a vivid crystal or glass bead. For an updated classic look, go for geometric shapes in brightly colored wire. For a more traditional look, select slender earrings in hammered copper, brass, bronze or sterling silver.

Necklaces Add sparkle with a single crystal cube on an almost invisible necklace – the perfect accent for casual or dressy clothes. Be dramatic with a chunky circle of multi-colored quartz, a cluster of bead flowers, or a collar of hammered metal shapes. For a more delicate look, try fine chains interspersed with gemstones or crystals.

​Bracelets A thin silver, copper or brass bangle adds shimmer without a lot of weight. Prefer a cuff bracelet, look for narrow ones which can be stacked if you want a more striking look.

​Rings Look for bright colors and fun shapes such as my Just for Fun Swirly Wire Rings which come in a variety of summery colors. For a cool look, consider a simple hammered sterling silver ring.
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Pendants A single wire-wrapped gemstone on a chain can make a statement without a lot of weight. Jade, rose quartz or rock crystal quartz will add a touch of coolness to your outfit.

​I've updated my collections to include jewelry in bright colors, classic neutrals and traditional metals just right for summer wear. Pieces from each of the collections are available at the Prescott Art Market in the Prescott Gateway Mall and on my website.