Summer fashion trends shift with the tides, sometimes directly inspired by them. Take, for instance, fashion’s latest obsession with fish-inspired jewelry. It’s just the next step in the sardine-ification of fashion—and It-girls are diving right in.
The rise of aquatic-themed accessories shouldn’t be surprising. First, there was the lobster-shaped beaded bag that went viral on TikTok earlier this year. Staud’s sardine-themed Tommy bag kept the trend going into summer, with one playful style receiving a nod from Gigi Hadid. While seashell and pearl jewelry were once the peak of the fishy fashion phase, it seems there are still new depths to explore.
Could sardines be cast in gold and turned into earrings? Lisa Says Gah! says, well, yes! And what about starfish and crawfish? H&M and Zara prove that they, too, can be chic. Throw in a lobster-claw necklace from Mejuri and a pearl-adorned fishbone bracelet from Kara Yoo, and you’ve got a real mixed bag. A really (cool girl-approved) seafood boil, if you will.
Instead of making another fish pun, I’ll just let you shop. Ahead, you can dip a toe—I had to! Sorry!—into summer’s beachy jewelry trend. Even if you only wear them on vacation, they’re a great addition to your collection.
Swap sea shells for mussel shells instead.
H&M
Crayfish-Shaped Earrings
Or, swap shrimp for crawfish.
ZARA
Marine Earrings Pack
How sweet are these oversized blue-and-white stars?
ZARA
3 Pack of Metal Charm Necklaces
These stands will add color to any look.
Conner Ives
Multicolor Fish Lure Keychain
Alighieri
Gold ‘the Silhouette of Summer’ Necklace
ZARA
Starfish Rope Necklace
The pendant necklace look is your seafaring alternative to fish.
ZARA
Charm and Pearl Necklace
Pearls and and playful charms work better together.
ZARA
Metallic Fish Earrings
These have a slight edge to them.
Anthropologie
Fun Icon Charm Huggie Hoop Earrings
This gold version from Anthropologie feels elevated.
Mejuri
Packed Like Sardines Brooch
This sardines brooch means we’ve hit peak trend.
Brinker + Eliza
Ischia Necklace
I love how subtle this find is.
J.Crew
Nautical Pearl Fish Charm Necklace
J.Crew’s jewelry collection always nails it.
H&M
Chunky Twisted Earrings
These earrings offer an abstract version of the look.
ZARA
Lobster Bead Necklace
The two-tone beaded lobster necklace hits so many notes at once.
This Mejuri pick is so subtle, you almost don’t realize it features two dainty lobster claws.
Tuckernuck Jewelry
Gold Fish Kala Studs
I smiled just looking at these goldfish earrings.
MANGO
Mixed Double Necklace
I would wear this colorful necklace with other basics in my wardrobe.
seree
Zodiac Collection Pisces Jade Stone Necklace
Go bold (but you can still keep it neutral) with this chunkier design.
Sezane
Salvador Necklace – Gold – Majority Recycled Brass – Sézane
This is how you make a starfish look extra luxe.
Kara Yoo
Fishbone Bracelet
Kara Yoo’s selection features several fish pieces, but this is my favorite.
Lisa Says Gah!
Anchovy Earrings
Take the subtle route with these longline dangling earrings.
