Answer the Call of the Wild with Fierce Jewelry

As the hot days of summer approach, the fashion magazines will show spreads of far-off get-a-ways and lightweight fabrics that will keep you cool during the next few months. Linens, gauzes and loose fitting knits are the must-haves of the season, and the best way to accent them is with safari and animal inspired jewelry that will complete your look.

From earthly materials such as wood and leather to texture in the design of hammered metal and crystal encrusted animals, safari inspired jewelry is dominating the fashion scene from the runway to the office and beyond. Beautiful animals such as cheetahs, leopards and jaguars are being shown in jewelry prints like resin and plastic bangles, therefore making it affordable to add these creatures of the wild to your domestic wardrobe.


Safari inspired jewelry typically uses warm colors like burnt sienna, dusty orange and muted yellow to achieve a warm natural palette. This jewelry looks great when set in gold, and is versatile enough to wear with several selections from your closet. Incorporate safari chic at the office by adding a fun pair of printed earrings or a brooch of your favorite jungle creature. Kick things up a notch at night by choosing pieces that are bejeweled with rhinestones. These pieces look elegant and classy, but they still have a bit of an edgy vibe. Answering this call of the wild is a fun way to update plain knits, khakis and even denim. You can have fun with your accessories while creating a pulled together look.

The key to wearing tribal, safari or any kind of other printed jewelry is to keep the rest of your look low-key, so as not to compete with your fabulous accessories. A little leopard print goes a long way, so adding a jewelry component is a great way to incorporate just the right amount of flair. You can still venture to wear bold necklaces, but just use that as the sole piece of jewelry in your look.