The biggest jewelry trend of summer 2026 isn’t minimal gold chains or oversized hoops. It’s the ocean. Shells, mother-of-pearl, sea glass, coral-inspired textures, fishbone silhouettes, and raffia, every major accessories trend this season traces back to the coast. And for a brand born in Rio de Janeiro, where the Atlantic Ocean is the backdrop to everything we make, this trend feels less like fashion catching up and more like coming home.
Dress To’s summer accessories are built entirely around this idea: jewelry that looks like it was collected on a walk along the Brazilian shoreline. Real shells. Hand-finished gold. Mother-of-pearl from the ocean floor. Raffia woven by hand. Every piece tells a different story about the sea, and every piece transforms a simple summer outfit into something that feels complete.
Here’s how to style them, organized by the energy each piece brings.
The Naturals: Effortless Daytime Pieces
For the beach, the farmer’s market, the coffee run, and every casual moment in between
These are the pieces you grab without thinking, lightweight, textured, and beautiful enough to elevate a basic outfit without feeling like you’re “wearing jewelry.” They’re the accessories that make a white tee and linen shorts look intentional.
The Beige Oasis Straw Earrings ($59) are raffia fan-shaped studs in a warm natural tone. They add texture and warmth without weight, you’ll forget you’re wearing them, but everyone else will notice. They’re the summer equivalent of gold hoops: goes-with-everything, never wrong, always flattering. Pair with linen, cotton, anything earth-toned.
The Sweet Ocean Earrings ($59) are real shell cone drops on delicate gold hoops. They move when you move, catch the light naturally, and have the raw, unpolished beauty of something you found on a beach in Bahia. These are the earrings for the woman who wants her jewelry to look like the ocean made it, not a machine.
The Lagoon Mother-of-Pearl Necklace ($79) features a single, iridescent mother-of-pearl disc on a fine gold chain with tiny shell accents. It sits right at the collarbone and adds a quiet shimmer that changes color in different light, blue in the shade, pink in the sun, gold at sunset. It’s the necklace that makes people lean in and say “what is that?”
The Statements: Bold Evening Pieces
For the rooftop dinner, the sunset terrace, and every moment that deserves drama
These are the pieces that carry an entire outfit. You don’t need a bold dress or a complicated look when your necklace or earrings are doing all the talking. A simple solid-color top, a clean neckline, and one of these pieces, that’s the whole formula.
The Scale Necklace ($89) is a gold fishbone pendant hanging from a sculptural collar. It’s architectural, oceanic, and impossible to ignore. This is the piece for women who wear jewelry as art, not decoration. It sits against the collarbone and creates a focal point that anchors any outfit. Pair it with a halter neckline, a V-neck jumpsuit, or an open-collar blouse, anything that gives it room to be seen.
The Tidal Shells Necklace ($99) is a gold chain adorned with real shells in different shapes and sizes, amber, cream, dark brown, and sand. It’s the statement necklace for women who want bold without flashy. The organic, uneven shapes of the shells create visual interest that a uniform gold chain could never match. In candlelight, the shells glow warmly against the skin. This is the necklace that makes a plain white dress into a dinner outfit.
The Solstice Earrings ($69) are emerald-green stone studs with gold caps and brown beaded tassel drops. They’re the earrings that move, the tassels swing when you turn your head, catching light and adding kinetic energy to every conversation. The green stone adds a pop of color that works with earth tones, whites, yellows, and blues. These are the earrings you wear when you want to be remembered.
The Collectors: Pieces That Layer Together
For the woman who treats jewelry like a conversation between pieces
The most interesting jewelry looks in summer 2026 aren’t about wearing one statement piece. They’re about combining two or three pieces that share a visual language, ocean-inspired, gold-toned, organic shapes, without looking like a matching set from a display case. Here are three combinations that work:
Combination 1: The Oasis Necklace ($89) paired with the Dive Earrings ($69). The necklace brings shells, starfish, and sea glass charms on a gold chain. The earrings bring gold seahorses. Together, they create a complete ocean narrative, the reef and its inhabitants, without repeating the same motif. Total: $158 for a full jewelry look.
Combination 2: The Beige Som do Mar Necklace ($89) paired with the Tidal Shell Earrings ($89). The necklace has a single conch shell pendant on a beaded chain, minimal and focused. The earrings bring real shells with turquoise accents for color. The contrast between the necklace’s simplicity and the earrings’ organic complexity creates tension that feels styled, not stacked. Total: $178.
Combination 3: The Lagoon Mother-of-Pearl Necklace ($79) paired with the Golden Laguna Mother-of-Pearl Earrings ($59). Same material, same luminous quality, but different forms, the necklace is a single disc, the earrings are cascading chandelier drops with mother-of-pearl chips. This is the most coordinated combination on the list, and it works because the material is consistent while the shapes are different. Total: $138 for a mother-of-pearl set that catches every angle of summer light.
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DRESS TO STYLE TIP The rule of summer jewelry is the opposite of winter jewelry. In winter, jewelry is the accent — small, polished, subtle. In summer, jewelry is the outfit. A plain white dress with a bold shell necklace. A solid linen set with gold seahorse earrings. A simple tank and shorts with a mother-of-pearl pendant. The simpler your clothes, the more space your jewelry has to breathe. Let the ocean do the talking. |
Every piece in this guide was designed in Rio de Janeiro, where ocean-inspired jewelry isn’t a trend, it’s a tradition. Carioca women have been wearing shells, mother-of-pearl, and gold sea motifs for generations, long before fashion magazines called it a trend. The rest of the world is just arriving at what Rio has always known: when you live near the ocean, you carry a piece of it with you.
For complete outfits to pair these accessories with, read our summer styling guide: Summer Outfit Ideas 2026: What to Wear When It’s Actually Hot.
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