Summer is an ‘anything goes’ kind of time for jewellery – right now, seashells, old-school friendship bracelets and love-worn charms are all in fashion. By comparison, those plain pieces we wear all year round can feel a bit tired. Thankfully, there are a few updates you can make should you wish to hit refresh on those all important finishing touches.

Firstly, silver is staging a comeback (although, for you, it may never have gone away) as brands like Missoma and Frkl lean into boho silver styles for the new season. Pearls still reign supreme, but in the most unexpected ways: see how Danish jewellery designer Sophie Bille Brahe creates delicate bow drop earrings (pictured, above) with subtle movement through the strings. What should be prissy on paper feels very now – and very cool.

Other brands to put on your radar include the quirky Anna + Nina, an Amsterdam brand that curates vintage pieces with maximal appeal that’ll urge you to master the earring stack. 

Main image: Rosette de Perles earrings, €1,200; www.sophiebillebrahe.com.  

Alphabet 9-karat gold diamond necklace, Stone & Strand, €420.98; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Single ruby and diamond raspberry earring, €225; www.ann-nina.nl.

Image: Sophie Bille Brahe. 

Molten Baroque pearl drop pendant necklace, Missoma, €150, at Brown Thomas. 

Golden ring with amethyst glass, €84; www.rixo.co.uk. 

Pearl drop charm, €23; www.myfrkl.com. 

The Crumbling Rock 24 karat gold-plated hoop earrings, Alighieri, €310; www.matchesfashion.com. 

9 karat gold handmade Ianthe star rainbow ring, €1,100; www.libertylondon.com. 

8mm pearl coronet earring (second from left), Maria Tash, €555, at Brown Thomas.