Summer trends are always some of the best trends of the year. Summer is a season to play around with materials, colors, layering and, most importantly, accessories. These accessories can range from sunglasses to statement jewelry pieces.
This year, summer accessory trends have been dominated by fish jewelry. Here is everything you need to know about the fish jewelry trend.
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Fish jewelry is exactly as the name says: jewelry shaped like a fish. However, this trend does not limit itself to only fish shapes. Fish jewelry can include pieces shaped like other aquatic themes as well. Some of these themes include coral shaped earrings and jewelry with blue stones or pearls.
Examples of popular fish jewelry designs are fishbones, sardines, koi fish or whale tails. These pieces are not confined to one shape and texture only - designers have been playing around with movement, material and color to create a statement piece. Fish jewelry can feature movement by having its body move; the fish skeleton is flexible and segmented, meaning it can be moved around. Many of these pieces also have enamel, gemstones and pearls or charms.
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How Did This Become a Trend?
One reason that the fish jewelry trend became popular is because of the coastal aesthetic. The coastal vibe has become such a huge summer trend, especially since 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and 'The Five Star Weekend' have become summer TV show staples. These shows romanticize the coastal vibe during the summer, which has been a huge reason for the fashion trend.
This coastal trend has expanded over the years, with its latest expansion being fish jewelry. Fish jewelry is a new way to interpret a coastal summer and achieve a perfectly quirky summer beach look.
Sardines have also become popular lately with the rise of "sardine girl summer". We have seen a few influencers, such as Aesha Scott from 'Below Deck' on Bravo, wear sardine themed clothes. Brands have also been embracing the sardine trend.
Staud created the viral sardine beaded bag and Mango is the home of dangling, gold sardine earrings. Naturally, it makes sense that the sardine trend has made fish jewelry popular this summer.
Now, major fashion brands have picked up the trend. Kendra Scott, Prada, Betsey Johnson, Anthropologie, J. Crew and Madewell all have fish jewelry pieces. These are just a few of the major stores that have this trend - you can find fish jewelry at many other brands as well.
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Where to Find Fish Jewelry
Fish jewelry can be found at a ton of stores for any price range.
For a more affordable price, fish jewelry can be found at Mango, gorjana, J.Crew, Nordstrom, Etsy or even at your local TJ Maxx. Between all of these places, you can find bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. They also provide a wide range of pieces; you can find a simple and understated accessory or you can find your jewelry statement of the summer. If you are just getting into the fish jewelry trend, these brands are a good starting place to figure out what style you prefer.
For a more expensive price range, try The Gilded Oyster, Ocean Jewelry Store, Jane Win Jewelry, or certain Etsy shops. These pieces are all stunning and can tend to be great investment statement pieces.
Unique Pieces
Some brands have some truly unique investment pieces. For example, Bottega Veneta has fish earrings where the body of the fish is made up of a pearl. These earrings are so creative and different; I love how the pearl is the main part of the fish.
For a less expensive unique investment piece, check out Chan Luu's fish earrings. This is another example of a statement piece because of the length and design of these earrings. The mixed stones truly set these earrings apart.
An affordable unique fish jewelry piece can be found at Bauble Bar. These earrings are larger and feature a cascading circle design. I love how the circle details resemble fish scales and how there are different color options.
Just a note: to hop on this trend, you do not need to find the most expensive pieces. You can find great options at your local stores that are perfect for your outfit. I thought these pieces were unique and wanted to highlight them as examples of the trend.
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Opinions
Personally, I love the fish jewelry trend. I think that it is whimsical, fun and perfect for summer. There are so many different ways to interpret and wear this trend, which is what makes fashion so creative.
Another reason I love this trend is because of the difference between each piece. This trend features sardines, whale tails, the classic fish shape, fishbones, seahorses, pufferfish and more. There are not two fish jewelry pieces that are exactly alike; each piece has its own personality. In my opinion, this individuality is what truly makes the trend great.
I believe that the best fashion moments happen when you step out of your comfort zone and take a risk. So, if you are not sure that the fish jewelry trend is for you or if you are debating whether or not to buy a statement piece, just try it. Your idea could turn out great and become your favorite summer outfit or accessory. In case you are hesitant, remember that you can always return it.
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Conclusion
Fish jewelry has made waves this summer. It has quickly become one of the most popular accessory trends of the summer and has proven that it is here to stay. This trend is fun, creative and unique because of the nature of the fish design and the range of different designs. As the summer comes to a close, we can expect fish jewelry to stay a major trend.
