Summer is a hot, sticky three months — a time when the urge to embellish your look is at direct conflict with the realities of heat’s discomfort. If you’re wanting to bite the bullet and accessorize, do so smartly. Don’t pile on a ton of heavy metals! Barely-there, minimal-feeling jewelry is the perfect way to go. It dresses up your look without adding any heft. Oh, and did we mention that paring back on the baubles is still a super current look? Score one for comfort and for style. Check out our 19 stellar picks for accessorizing while beating the heat.
Lighten Up with Barely-There Jewelry
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Nature-inspired is perfect for summer.
Aurélie Bidermann Silver-Plated Wheat Bangle, $235 at SSENSE.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Negative space is the key.
Avnis Adjustable Gold Knuckle Ring, $20 at Etsy.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Say "yes" to delicate embellishment.
Bario Neal Bronze Val Studs, $85 at Steven Alan.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
More interesting than a bangle, but it weighs way less.
Bliss Handpiece, $18 at Nasty Gal.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Danglers without the bulk.
Break Uneven Earrings, $15 at Nasty Gal.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Barely-there rings are cooler than statement ones.
Tiny Chain Ring, $68 at Catbird.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
A little goofy, but still lightweight.
Get Happy Earrings, $15 at Nasty Gal.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Higher-end chain earrings.
Nunchuck Thread Earring Gold, $100 at In God We Trust.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
We love the look of a mix-and-match stud earring set.
Juju Earrings Set, $36 at Pixie Market.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
A lighter version of the bracelet you were wearing all fall and winter.
Lifetime Tag Bracelet, $15 at Koshka.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
The holy grail of understated statement jewelry.
Mociun Mini Triangle Ring, $230 at Need Supply Co.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
This navel-grazing necklace hovers between statement and understated — for when you want something a little bit more without going overboard.
Ottoman Hands Rose Quartz Arrow Crescent Semi Precious Necklace, $64.78 at ASOS.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Dress up your ears without going dangly (and weighing them down)!
Satomi Kawakita The Tiniest Studs, Pearls, $210 at Catbird.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
A really cool take on the double pearl look.
Satomi Kawakita Twin Pearl Stud Earrings, $265 at Catbird.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Sculptural and cool — these will dress up jeans and a T-shirt, or make total sense with a summertime LBD.
Half Circle Studs, $130 at Tiro Tiro.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Make a quirky-cool statement with this swirly ring.
Vanessa Lianne Cobra Ring Gold Vermeil, $110 at Steven Alan.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
The modern way to go logo.
Versace Gold Medusa Head Ring, $125 at SSENSE.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
This is how you do a midi ring in the summer.
Warehouse Double Arrow Midi Ring, $11.43 at ASOS.
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Barely-There Summer Jewels
Convey your totally jet-setting lifestyle with this rad stud.
Winden Jewelry Pound Stud Earring, $66 at Need Supply Co.
