The Best Summer 2023 Jewellery Buys

Ocean conservation, recycled materials and dreams of palm trees

Beautiful jewellery really uplifts my mood and boosts my confidence. It's something that you can potentially treasure forever, wear frequently and use to elevate a simple outfit. It's a challenge to think of other material objects that hold as much sentimental value. Jewellery can be a reminder of a memory, place or person who you love. With these thoughts in mind, I've chosen pieces that represent one of the happiest times of the year, the summer.

With 'The Little Mermaid' now in cinemas, and the current #mermaidcore trend, it seems like there's more ocean themed jewellery available than ever before. Wearing ocean themed jewellery can feel really uplifting and freeing. If you work in a hectic environment or in a concrete jungle it can be a reminder of relaxing shores. As someone who grew up in England, another of my favourite summer symbols is the palm tree as they seem exciting and exotic to me. They remind me of childhood trips to Spain and Florida.

Palm trees and blue summer skies. Image via owlcation.com

Whilst the uplifting qualities of jewellery can feel like a form of escapism, choosing jewellery comes with more serious considerations too. Many jewellery creators now take advantage of modern, thoughtful methods and use recycled materials. It can also feel very rewarding to choose options by companies who support ocean conservation and wildlife. Certain human behaviours including offshore oil drilling and the use of plastics are very damaging to sea life. Below, my selection includes a number of considerate summer 2023 jewellery options and a wide range of prices:

Malachite palm necklace by Daisy. The rich green colour is beautiful and they have a range of pieces in the same style. Made using recycled silver with 18ct gold plating. Reduced from £225 to £112.50. Daisy have teamed up with the charity 4 Ocean and for every item sold they will remove 90g of plastic from the ocean (the equivalent of 9 small plastic bottles). Click image for link.

Shimmering Wave Ring by Pura Vida. Made of 925 sterling silver with a blue apatite cabochon stone. £17 for one or 3 for £33.42. Pura Vida give 5% of the money they make from all sales to a varied selection of charities. Many of the charities they support are ocean charities including Coral Reef Alliance, Oceana and Sea Turtle Conservancy. Click image for link.

Whilst this bracelet is simple, it's meaningful. The Ocean Conservation Bracelet, also from Pura Vida. This would also look cute worn as an ankle bracelet. For each of these bracelets sold, 5% of proceeds will be donated to the ocean charity, Surfrider Foundation. £6 for one or £15.04 for 3. Click image for link.

Wide gold bangle from the 'Spirit of Place Ocean' collection by Eden & Elie. It's available in a range of colours but I love this ocean blue. They also have a number of matching necklaces and earrings available. £514. Click image for link.

Sun drop earrings from Ranee London. Made of waterproof stainless steel. $16. Click image for link.

Gold plated starfish necklace by Lily Charmed. 18ct gold plated and made of recycled sterling silver. Also available in silver. £55. Click image for link.

I love the clear ocean colour of this crystal necklace. Marina - Paraiba in Gold necklace from Kamaria. Made of 14k gold-plate over 925 sterling silver with a crystal. Also available in pale pink and in blue. £133. Click image for link.

Milos Mini Hoops from Bruna. Made of recycled gold and recycled sterling silver. Also available in silver. €79. Bruna also have other pieces of jewellery available with the same sun coin design. Click image for link.

Mother of pearl Ariel statement necklace by L'Essenziale. £349. Click image for link.

4 Ocean bracelet by WWF. This unisex bracelet is made from recycled materials and available in a wide range of colours in a beaded or woven design. For every 4 Ocean bracelet sold, one pound of ocean rubbish will be cleared. £19.99. Click image for link.

Lisa Angel enamel lemon huggie hoop earrings in gold. Made from 14ct gold plated brass and glossy yellow enamel. £26.

Aqua green quartz square ring in sterling silver by Fool's Gold. Also available in gold vermeil.

The Journey Bracelet. I really recommend these animal tracking bracelets by Fahlo. I have a turtle and a penguin one and I hope to get more in the future. It's available in 6 colours. Fahlo support animal charities and this bracelet is in partnership with Sea Turtle Conservancy. You can also buy Fahlo bracelets for tracking a lion, giraffe, polar bear, elephant, penguin or shark. £14.95.

A girl can dream. Tiffany and Co 'Tiffany Signature® Pearls' drop earrings featuring 18ct white gold, Akoya cultured pearls and round brilliant diamonds. £2,100. Click image for link.

Baroque Symphony Earrings by Ninemoo. Made of 14k gold plated brass, zirconia stone, baroque pearl and shell. £37. Click image for link.

As a good quality and affordable option, I have these cute stainless steel palm tree necklaces available in my Depop shop for £6. I also have stainless steel pineapple necklaces available for the same price. Click image for link.

For girls who love detailed, dainty stud earrings. Pineapple earrings in gold by Lee Renee. Made of silver and generously overlaid with 18ct gold. £73. Click image for link.

Ocean Generation charity bracelet from Nalu. For every sale of this bracelet, Nalu donate £5 to Ocean Generation. Ocean Generation raise awareness of the ocean damage caused by humanity and made the award winning documentary, 'The Plastic Ocean'. £15. Click image for link.

Mermaid and Starfish Earrings by Annie's X Jade Jagger. Made of gold vermeil on sterling silver. Currently available for pre-order. £220. Click image for link.

Dainty Auger shell charm necklace in gold by Wild & Fine Jewellery. Also available in silver. Made using gold vermeil. £121. Wild & Fine Jewellery have a range of pretty shell and sea horse necklaces available. Click image for link.

Let me know which shared items/summer themes you like the most in the comments below. Also, do you go for gold, silver, rose gold or a mix? Thank you for viewing, Gina.

Non-Linked Image Sources

https://owlcation.com/stem/Date-Palm-Tree

Writing Sources

https://www.daisyjewellery.com/pages/4ocean?utm_source=navigation-desktop&utm_medium=navigation&utm_campaign=navigation&utm_content=about_daisy_plastic_pledge

https://oceangeneration.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-IWkBhBTEiwA2exyO4tirqGymYC_2vXFTV4iT5qCYgF6vWWsvyCaV3fH82J1HbEdSqPnXBoCkc0QAvD_BwE

https://www.puravidabracelets.com/pages/giving-back-doing-good