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Upgrade your jewellery collection with these statement-making pieces for summer 2023.
Goodbye, gold! Au revoir, silver! This summer, enamel jewellery is proving its popularity yet again, brightening up our arms, wrists and fingers with bold pops of colour. The decorative technique of applying a coloured coating to metal dates all the way back to the Mycenaean goldsmiths of the 13th century, but enamel jewellery became a true standout style in the 1920s. It was the period of art deco, after all, and quirky coloured jewellery seamlessly slotted into the era of flapper girls, feathers and jazz music.
Just over a century later, our love for sweet shop-style jewellery is showing no sign of slowing down, with Net-a-Porter alone stocking over 600 pieces of enamel jewellery this season. Below, we’ve rounded up nine of our favourite enamel jewellery finds from independent designers, trending jewellery brands and the high street.
Martha Calvo 14ct gold-plated industry charm bracelet
Really leaning into the loudness of enamel jewellery, this Martha Calvo bracelet is sure to make you smile. Musical notes, palm trees, dice and smiley faces have all been crafted into brightly coloured charms to create an adult version of a classic charm bracelet.
Shop Martha Calvo 14ct gold-plated industry charm bracelet at Liberty, £160
Missoma Good Vibes small enamel flower gemstone ring
Toeing the line of cute meets kitsch, this flower ring reminds us of one we had as children. Super sweet with its pastel shades and purple quartz, it’ll stand out in your usual stack of rings.
Shop good vibes small enamel flower gemstone ring at Missoma, £98
Astrid & Miyu amethyst enamel wave ring in gold
This Astrid & Miyu ring gives off much more grown-up vibes compared to more playful enamel pieces. A pear-cut amethyst sits above a purple squiggly band, building upon a purple tone.
Shop amethyst enamel wave ring in gold at Astrid & Miyu, £70
Sylvia Toledano Loved heart-locket enamel and gold-plated necklace
Transforming a typical heart-locket into a colourful collectable, this Sylvia Toledano creation is rather striking. Green, pink, blue and orange bring your attention straight to the pendant, which opens up to potentially store secret messages or pictures.
Shop Sylvia Toledano loved heart-locket enamel and gold-plated necklace at Matches Fashion, £430
Sézane Luca bracelets set
Unlike the other bright and bold pieces we’ve picked out, this bracelet set is much more subdued. In a sleek white shade, it plays with the smooth shine of enamel to highlight its shape.
Orelia Afrika enamel hoop earrings
Playing with purple, these Orelia earrings are sure to perk up anyone’s lobes. Crafted with 24k gold-plated brass, they’ll beautifully slot alongside other gold-tone piercings, rings or necklaces.
Coach gold-tone bangle
Leaning into logomania, this Coach bangle highlights the ‘C’ front and centre. They’re available in a range of colours, but pink is our personal favourite.
Mejuri heart enamel ring
This playful piece is available in three colourways: white, black and pink. Breaking up the bright and bold colours, we’ve opted for the white option, which will work with almost any outfit.
Roxanne Assoulin A Walk In The Park enamel choker
This bright necklace plays with rectangular enamel beads to brighten up the neck. With gold-tone accents, it can be layered with similar-shaded pieces or left alone as a statement style.
Shop Roxanne Assoulin ‘a walk in the park’ enamel choker at Matches Fashion, £150
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