Summer Sparkle: Jewellery for Every Summer Occasion

Despite the weather trying to tell us otherwise, summer is almost here, and the promise of many a summertime event is beautifully near. If you’ve got an event coming up, you may be starting to think about your wardrobe, and jewellery is a big part of any occasion wear. Whether you’re attending a concert or simply jetting off to somewhere exotic, don’t be left behind in the fashion stakes: visit your local independent jeweller for the hottest trends for summer 2013.

Boho beauty: Festival jewellery

No matter which genre of festival you attend this summer, festival jewellery remains laidback and relaxed. The boho look continues to be in fashion, and festival goers should look out for strings of long beads, particularly those interspersed with feathers. Similarly, metal feather pendants and drop earrings will be popular for summer 2013, carrying on the hippy-vibe of previous years – you’ll be able to find a range of pendants at your local jewellery shop. Hair-line jewellery is big this season too, and you should look out for Asian-inspired, long, jewelled hair clips which sit along the parting and dangle over the forehead, or delicate Alice-band style metal and beaded headbands.

Stylish and chic: Race-day jewellery

A day at the races is always a good excuse for a new frock and some sparkly jewellery. As most race-day outfits are about sporting an oversized hat, jewellery should, as a rule, be kept low key; small but sparkly diamond drop earrings and necklaces are favourites of most race goers. However, you can also take the opportunity to have a little fun, and wear something out of the ordinary, if you so wish: how about a horse-shaped pendant or earrings? And if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, why not ask your local independent jeweller if they can custom make a piece for you?

Sun-worshipper: beach jewellery

Jewellery for summer sun holidays should be pretty and fun and different from your every day jewellery; you wouldn’t have the opportunity to wear a shell-shaped necklace with a smart business suit, but you can let your personality shine through on holiday. Less is not always more when it comes to holiday jewellery, either: layering multiple bracelets looks wonderful against a tanned wrist. Your local jeweller will point you in the right direction towards pieces which will work well together.

Patriotic passion: Last Night of the Proms jewellery

There’s possibly no other occasion which is more eccentrically British than the Last Night of the Proms. If you’re lucky enough to be attending a promenade concert this summer, you can feel free to employ some of that eccentricity in your outfit: jewellery should be wonderfully patriotic, so think ruby red, sapphire blue and sparkly diamond-white. If your imagination runs wild, talk to your local independent jeweller about commissioning a custom piece – no one else will have a piece like it; and if that isn’t British eccentricity at its best, then we don’t know what is!