The 12 Summer Jewelry Pieces You Need to Buy Now

By Steffi Lee
Updated Jun 06, 2016 @ 2:47 pm
Thomas Whiteside/Eiger Agency; hair: Dennis Gots/The Wall Group; makeup: Lauren Andersen/The Wall Group; styling" Melissa Rubini; manicure: Katharine Sauseda/Four Season Resort Lanai; production: FX Group; location: Four Season Resort Lanai

The worst feeling during the suffocatingly humid, sweltering summer heat is being weighed down with bulky layers and heavy metals. That's why we're lightening up our wardrobe with easy, breezy pieces—and we mean that both in the apparel and accessories sense. We took a style cue from our July cover girl Jessica Alba (the issue is on newsstands and available for digital download this week!), who not only graced our pages in summery one-pieces, but who accessorized with cool organic stones, like turquoise, dendritic opal, and dendritic quartz by jewelry designers including Kathleen Whitaker and Jamie Joseph. 

And since we won't be able to hop on the next jet to an island on a whim, at least we can dress the part. We rounded up summery jewelry pieces that feature organic stones, bright colors, and fun motifs. Scroll through to shop our 12 favorites, below. 

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CVC STONES Necklace

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$3,040
from barneys.com
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We're obsessed with this masterpiece of a necklace. We love the four teeny-tiny diamonds embedded in this oval translucent stone—the perfect complement to any summer dress, matching set, or bikini. 

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AURÉLIE BIDERMANN Necklace

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$520
from net-a-porter.com
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This is not your ordinary shell necklace—the hot pink shade packs a loud punch.  

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Alison Lou Necklace

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$870
from alisonlou.com
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There is nothing more awesome than a wearable popsicle.

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Melissa Joy Manning Ring

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$275
from melissajoymanning.com
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Dip a finger in the opal trend with this pretty statement piece. 

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DELFINA DELETTREZ Ring

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$426
from matchesfashion.com
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This could arguably be worn all-year round, but we love the blue-and-white colorway for right now.

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JENNIFER MEYER Ring

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$725
from net-a-porter.com
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Turquoise is one of the stones of the summer. The simple style makes this an everyday piece.

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Kathleen Whitaker Earrings

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$1,775
from kathleenwhitaker.com
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These beautiful earrings are the same ones that Jessica Alba wore in our cover feature. Stunning. 

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Dean Harris Earrings

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$600
from deanharrisjewelry.com
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The thread-fine metal makes these hoops super elegant.

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Marla Aaron Earcuff

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$125
from marlaaaron.com
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Turn heads with a pop of canary yellow.

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Tiffany & Co. Bracelet 

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$250
from tiffany.com
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Channel a Southwestern look without being too literal with this dainty silver-and-turquoise piece. 

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Jennifer Fisher Bracelet

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$700
from jenniferfisherjewelry.com
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Ward off evil with this summer eye motif. 

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Finn Bracelet

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$150
from finnjewelry.com
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A black cord against bronzed skin will make this minimal bracelet pop.

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