If there's one colour that belongs to an Australian summer, it's blue. The ocean at Bondi, a clear sky over the harbour, the shimmer of a pool on a hot afternoon. This season, turquoise and blue jewellery is everywhere, and it's one of the easiest ways to bring a little summer into everything you wear.
Here's how to wear it, and which pieces to start with.
Why blue works so well in summer
- It flatters sun-kissed skin. Turquoise and sea blues glow against a light tan.
- It pairs beautifully with gold. Warm gold and cool blue are a classic contrast that feels fresh rather than formal.
- It goes with your summer wardrobe. White linen, denim, stripes and neutral swimwear cover-ups all look better with a touch of blue.
Turquoise: the easy everyday blue
Turquoise is relaxed, warm and endlessly wearable. A small pop of it is all you need.
The Azure Bloom Gold Hoop Earrings add a little turquoise-blue flower to a classic gold hoop, a quiet favourite with our customers at AM Coffee. For a bolder look, the Aegean Cross Earrings set natural turquoise in 18K gold-plated copper with S925 sterling silver posts. Both are made for beach days, brunch and everything in between.
Sea-glass layers
Blue necklaces look especially good against an open neckline or a white summer dress. The Santorini Convertible Layer Set brings turquoise tones and an 18K gold-plated finish. Wear the pendant on its own for a simple look, or both layers together for a holiday feel. For more layering ideas, see our guide on how to layer necklaces.
Deep blue for summer evenings
When the sun goes down, swap turquoise for deeper sapphire and ocean blues. They catch candlelight beautifully at dinner.
The Celeste Blue Crystal Earrings set faceted blue crystals in a sculptural gold-tone frame, while the Midnight Prism Earrings feature elongated sapphire-blue crystal drops that shift between blue and teal as you move.
How to style blue jewellery
- Keep the rest of your jewellery simple. Let one blue piece be the focus, and pair it with plain gold.
- Repeat the colour once. A blue earring with a blue detail in your outfit (a scarf, a bag, a striped shirt) looks considered.
- Go tonal for summer. White, cream, sand and denim are the perfect backdrop.
- Mix turquoise with pearls for a soft, coastal look. See how to wear pearls every day.
Caring for turquoise and blue stones
Turquoise is porous, so it can change colour when it meets water, sunscreen or perfume. Put your jewellery on last, take it off before swimming, and wipe it gently after wear. Our summer jewellery care guide has more tips.
Bring a little ocean into every day this summer. Try our blue pieces in person at AM Coffee, Hornsby, or browse all earrings and necklaces online.