Bright Ideas

Jun 20

Little rays of sunshine

More hours of sunlight, you say? Yes, thank you. With the official arrival of summer, the sun itself makes a brilliant jewelry muse. Indeed, there are many ways to show your love for the most famous of stars. Sun-shaped gold charms and elegant studs crafted of lapis and diamonds make ideal complements to everything from white tees to little black dresses. Likewise, edgy sunbeam hoops, turquoise sun signet rings, and colorful lockets with organic sunbursts instantly brighten up any look—whatever the weather.

Here, find some of our favorite bling to revolve all your summer outfits around. Shades on.

Lela Sadoughi Charmed by Lele Pearl "Pearl Sun" charm with freshwater pearl, $125 at Lela Sadoughi

Brinker & Eliza "Sol" huggies, $118 at Shopbop

Roberto Coin "Sun" pendant in 18k with diamonds, $1,770 at Nordstrom

Monica Rich Kosann locket necklace, $535 at Bergdorf Goodman

Syna "Cosmic Sun" earrings in 18k yellow gold with lapis lazuli and diamonds, $1,650 at Neiman Marcus

Dinny Hall Sunbeam “Fanny” earrings, $252 at Liberty

The Alkemistry "Sun" ring in 18k white gold with diamonds, $1,372 at Farfetch

Zoe Lev "Sunburst" cuff in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $2400 at Zoe Lev

Serge Denimes "Rising Sun" ring in sterling silver, $86 at Selfridges

L'Atelier Nawbar "Zodiac Sun" necklace in 18k yellow with gemstones, $1,640 at Moda Operandi

Yvonne Léon "Sun” ring in 9k gold with turquoise and citrine, $1,139 at Matches Fashion

Sequin "Sun Ray" necklace with malachite, $84 (was $128) at Sequin

Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens vintage cuff, $1,933.05 at 1stdibs.com

Editor: Rebecca Daly
Wordsmith: Gail Goldberg

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