The beach, vacation, colorful duds – summertime is all about fun in the sun! Here are some tips on what jewelry goes best in the sunny season.

There are a few things to take into consideration when choosing summer jewelry. First of all, your skin tone has probably taken a turn towards the bronzer shades. Gold jewelry, gold necklaces and earrings look fantastic on tan skin, which emphasizes the contrast and really makes that gold sparkle. Even if you are a sworn silver fan, if you’ve got a tan, emphasize those warm golden hues.

You’re probably bearing more skin than in the wintertime, so your jewelry is much more noticeable. Plunging necklines, strapless shirts and sleeveless blouses are made glamorous by adding the right necklace to emphasize your neck – one of a woman’s most sensual zones.

Go for bright colors! With the sun shining, you can opt for more colorful and fun jewelry, rather than the regular classy, timeless stuff you wear in the winter. Look for blue diamond rings and blue diamond earrings, which recall the romantic shades of the sea and sky.

Choose a pink diamond pendant necklace for a dreamy romantic look. Or, go for flashy, long bold beaded necklaces and bracelets for a light-hearted Bohemian touch. Layer on the bright beaded necklaces with sterling silver chains and silver pendants for a free-spirited look. Bangle bracelets in gold, silver or all colors are great too, and you can even mix and match. Dangle and hoop earrings also complement brightly colored dresses, especially floral patterns.

Get close to nature with natural materials! In the summertime you can get away with fun youthful jewelry made from coral and shells – even stick a fresh flower in your hair for a refreshing and romantic look. Cloth flowers are fine too, so they don’t wilt and brown before you’re ready to call it a night.