The It-Girl Seashell Necklaces Worth Buying Before Summer Ends
From scallop necklaces to conch-shaped earrings, these pieces belong in every warm-weather wardrobe.
My obsession with seashell jewelry began last year when I discovered Juju Vera’s Petra Shell necklace. Designed with a shimmering silver scallop and suspended teardrop charms, the nautical pendant instantly made waves among the fashion insider crowd. It girls everywhere scrambled to get their hands on the dazzling $995 accessory, which soon became an “IYKYK” status symbol.
Since then, seashell jewelry has developed into a designer favorite. On the Spring 2026 runways, some luxury brands ditched conventional diamond studs and tennis bracelets for gems that appeared as though they were pulled straight from the ocean. Ralph Lauren showcased a silver gastropod shell delicately strung on a black cord necklace, and Tory Burch designed sculptural earrings with a pattern resembling a marine snail shell. Meanwhile, Balmain opted for a gorgeous necklace stack featuring a tiny cone shell.
Seashell jewelry washed up on the Spring 2026 runways of Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, and Balmain.
Inspired by the abundance of maritime accessories, I’ve added the look to my own jewelry box this summer. During a recent weekend getaway to the Hamptons, I styled a Pandora clam charm on a radiant chain bracelet. Paired with a breezy button-down and linen pants, the look embodied true coastal chicness.
I’ve also got several other seashell jewels on my wish list from brands like Madewell, J.Crew, and Jennifer Behr. These pieces will fit perfectly into my shoreside wardrobe—and yours, too. Scroll on to shop my curated edit.
Shop the Seashell Jewelry Trend
This pendant from Nordstrom channels a true mermaidcore aesthetic with a massive gold scallop. Allow this necklace to take center stage by completing the look with subtle gold hoops.
Seashell cord necklaces are synonymous with summer style. I can’t wait to wear this one from Loren Stewart with a billowing white linen dress and thong sandals.
I’ve been really into necklace stacking lately, so I plan to team this Self-Portrait piece with several gold chains.
Petit Moments’ Creek Shell Pendant Necklace combines two trends into one, featuring a bold beaded necklace and a shell-shaped pendant.
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Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she covers trend forecasting and shopping stories, highlighting runway-inspired styles and a blend of emerging and established brands. Prior to joining Marie Claire, she worked as a freelance editor for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE, specializing in e-commerce content and curating seasonal trend reports. Earlier in her career, she worked at Town & Country, developing a strong portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.
Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in journalism from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, she served as editor-in-chief of The Walk, the university's fashion magazine, and completed internships at Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.