Holiday Jewellery Styles for Every Type of Trip

Planning a holiday is one of life's great pleasures, and the jewellery you pack can make as much difference to your look as the clothes in your case. The trick is matching your pieces to the kind of trip you are taking, from a relaxed beach break to a glamorous city escape or a rugged outdoor adventure. The right jewellery lifts every holiday outfit and looks wonderful in the photographs too. This explainer offers holiday jewellery style ideas for every type of trip, with help from the jewellers of Hatton Garden, London's diamond quarter in the EC1N postcode.

Beach Break Style

Beach jewellery works best when it draws on relaxed, bohemian style. Beaded necklaces and chunky wooden bangles look effortlessly chic with a swimsuit and a tan, capturing that easy holiday mood.

For evenings, switch to something with more glamour. Dramatic gold jewellery shines like the sun against bronzed skin and gives a warm, golden glow in your holiday snaps.

Keep daytime pieces light and fuss-free, then let one bold piece do the talking after dark.

City Escape Style

Exploring a new city calls for a touch of sparkle. Subtle diamond designs such as stud earrings or a discreet bracelet are perfect for daytime sightseeing, elegant without being impractical.

Come evening, you can vamp it up with statement pieces for dinner or the dance floor. Coloured gemstones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires are a brilliant way to stand out from the city crowds.

The contrast between understated days and dressed-up nights keeps a city wardrobe feeling fresh.

Fun fact: Stud earrings are among the most travel-friendly jewellery of all, since they are secure, lightweight and almost impossible to lose compared with dangling or hook styles.

Outdoor Adventure Style

A holiday in the great outdoors is no excuse to skip sparkle altogether, you simply need pieces that are pretty yet practical. Silver studs, a simple pendant or a set of stackable rings work beautifully here.

These low-maintenance pieces survive an active day yet still lift your look in a moment. Choose hard-wearing metals and secure fastenings so nothing is lost on a hike or by the water.

Whatever your trip, the jewellers of Hatton Garden can help you choose contemporary pieces that travel as well as they look.