Summer Necklace Trends

This summer, start the season off in style with some of the hottest necklaces around. It's all about cool styles that will have you looking great in the sun and on the sand. Opt for pieces that are lightweight, colorful and delicate, to usher in your sun worshipping days.

Choose long beaded necklaces to compliment long flowing sundresses. Pile on a few necklaces and feel free to mix and match with styles that you already own. Layering is a big trend this season, so don't be afraid to try necklaces of varying lengths, textures and materials. Ethnic and safari inspired necklaces are a huge hit again this season with colors of muted red, burnt orange and citrus yellow ruling the runways. Dress up neutrals with necklaces that are colorful and add interest to your outfit.

For Sunday brunch with the girls, try a statement necklace with natural materials like beads, shells or wood. Keep the rest of your accessories to a minimum to allow the necklace to take center stage. If you're going to take a chance this season, go big and bold with a fun necklace that will help to reinvent an old outfit. For example, if you've got an LBD that you want to wear on a hot summer night, make it new again with a citrus colored necklace in lemon yellow, lime green or bold orange.

Another big trend in necklaces this summer is multi-chain necklaces. Pearls look modern and updated when inner wound with small chain link. Beads look better when worn in multiples. And even sterling silver pendant necklaces look great when worn in multiples.

If you're looking for affordable necklaces, consider the costume jewelry trend. You can find designer inspired pieces and celeb favorites replicated in the form of CZ (Cubic Zirconia) necklaces. And remember, summer is a time for free spirits and fun. Your jewelry should reflect that sense of ease as well.