4 DIY beach jewelry ideas

Summer is the perfect time—now more than ever—to take your jewelry out of its box and let it shine brightly. Without limits or inhibitions, dare tolayer, be playful, embrace colors, and go for XXL styles—whether at the beach, by the pool, around a barbecue, or on a café terrace.

If you’re thinking of making beach jewelry, keep in mind that there are certain materials you should prioritize to ensure your pieces last through the end of summer and beyond:

• Stainless steel: It’s resistant to seawater as well as pool water, sand, and sweat… and on top of that, it’s hypoallergenic.
• Polymer clay: the kind found in Heishi beads.
• Stranded cotton thread: widely used in Brazilian bracelets.
• Macramé cord: it’s strong, durable, and, most importantly, waterproof.
• Miyuki beads, and more generally seed beads: water does not affect their quality.
• Shells, mother-of-pearl, and cultured beads, such as freshwater beads.
• Resin,acrylic, or Plexiglas: these plastics are very durable, and on top of that, they’re totally on-trend.

And what about color? There are no hard and fast rules—the goal is to have fun with it. Vibrant colors are in style, but you can also choose pastels or even shades of white that will make your tan pop.

What jewelry should you wear this summer?

Fancy earrings

• Starfish and fish drop earrings: the ultimate nautical jewelry. This tutorial for starfish and fish earrings is perfect for beginners and takes just 15 minutes to complete. The combination of a steel starfish stud earring, an orange resin bead, and a ceramic fish bead creates a colorful, summery look—perfect for completing a beach outfit.
• Earrings with a mix of colorful beads: for a more whimsical look, this DIY project for colorful earrings plays with different combinations of beads and colors to create a cheerful, vibrant effect. Ideal if you love to personalize your creations to the extreme.
• Colorful DIY earrings for beginners: a sure bet for those just starting out. Our tutorial features simple designs with heart pendants that can be made in every summer shade and with as many patterns as you’d like.

A Summer Necklace

• Seed-Bead Flower Necklace: Another must-have: the flower necklace with seed beads and mini Heishi beads. The little beaded flowers add a whimsical and colorful touch that’s a hit as soon as the first rays of sunshine appear.
• Double-Strand Lemon Necklace: Fresh, fruity, and on-trend, this double-strand lemon necklace combines stainless steel, imitation beads with a pearlescent finish, and ceramic beads. The lemon pattern has been THE big summer trend for several seasons now and fits perfectly into a bohemian beach look.
• Colorful mother-of-pearl and gemstone statement necklace: for a more chic yet still summery look, this mother-of-pearl and gemstone statement necklace features natural materials with pearlescent sheen. A beach accessory that also works perfectly for evening wear.

A colorful bracelet

• Multicolored bracelet with glass, steel, and ceramic beads: This multicolored bracelet combines three materials—glass, steel, and ceramic—for a look rich in texture and color. Perfect for layering on the wrist with other delicate bracelets. The trendy little extra? Add several charms to create a charm bracelet!
• Summer Bracelet Trio: Why choose when you can have it all? This bracelet trio features three matching designs to make together for an ultra-trendy look. An ideal project to do with friends.
• Bandana bangle: With the bandana trend in full swing, this bandana bangle is a unique way to incorporate fabric into your beach jewelry. The result is colorful, summery, and truly different from what you see everywhere else.

A women’s anklet

Sunny days are the perfect excuse to break out our favorite sandals and show off our little feet in the sun. It would be a shame to neglect them! And when it comes to anklets, anything goes: macramé, little flowers made of seed beads, Heishi beads, chain, Miyuki beads... Which one will you choose this summer?

Bonus: Bag Charms

Bag charms are definitely the accessories of the moment! Grab a bandana, two or three charms, a few beads, and a large pendant, and create your own bag charm. The best part is that you can be as bold as you like: bold colors, oversized designs, unique patterns, and more. Let your creativity run wild and try out this trendy charm right away.