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The Summer Jewelry Trend That's Everywhere Right Now
When it comes to summer jewelry trends, shell necklaces aren't exactly a novel concept. But now, more than ever, they feel unexpectedly modern and undeniably delightful. Whether in the form of an oversized pendant (which, if you read our jewelry trend report, was already positioned to take over 2025) or a chunky beaded necklace, these aren't your puka shells from the year 2000. No, no—we've come a long way since then.
It may come as no surprise that this beach-inspired staple has returned to the limelight. Given the resurgence of the boho aesthetic (also beloved in the early aughts) and the updated take on mermaidcore, incorporating pretty, mesmerizing motifs like shells feels like a natural next step in the trend cycle. Of course, like any trend revival, it's received a modern update. This time around, rather than looking like a souvenir from your last vacation, seashell necklaces feel refreshingly sophisticated.
Lately, it seems that every fashion-forward girl on my feed is wearing a shell necklace—particularly in the form of a statement pendant like the heritage-worthy Petra Choker by Juju Vera or Julietta's striking Mykonos Choker. And when ELLE's fashion and market director, Alexis Wolfe, started wearing a Dezso by Sara Beltrán piece around the office, I was entranced. Consider me influenced: Those necklaces now live rent-free in my mind. The only cure? Scour the market to see what else the jewelry world has to offer—and now, I'm sharing my findings with you.
Ahead, shop the best seashell necklaces to wear from now through fall.
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