The Best Summer Coloured Gemstones to Brighten Your Style

As the warmer months arrive, jewellery has a chance to step out of the shadow of heavy winter layers and shine. Bright, joyful colour suits the season perfectly, which is why summer is the ideal time to reach for vivid coloured gemstones. From zesty yellow citrine to ocean-blue aquamarine, the right stone can make an outfit as bright and beautiful as the weather. This explainer highlights some of the best summer coloured gemstones and what makes each special, with ideas from the jewellers of Hatton Garden, London's diamond quarter in the EC1N postcode.

Citrine the Zesty Summer Yellow

Citrine takes its name from the French word citron, meaning lemon, which gives a good sense of just how fresh and zesty its colour is. Its bold golden hues make it a natural choice for summer accessorising, whether set in a necklace, earrings or a bracelet.

Citrine is also November's birthstone, so it carries extra meaning for anyone born in that month. As a relatively hard and affordable stone, it suits everyday gemstone jewellery that can be worn through a busy season.

Its warm, sunny tone pairs beautifully with both yellow gold and crisp white metals.

Jade the Lush Green of Summer

Jade is a pretty, often opaque gemstone that comes in many shades of green, from deep and dark to light and luminous. Whatever the tone, it captures the bright colours and lush scenery of summer.

Long valued across many cultures, jade is associated with qualities such as love, prosperity, protection and healing. That rich symbolism makes it a thoughtful choice as well as a beautiful one.

Its calm, natural colour makes jade an easy stone to wear with summer linens and bright prints alike.

Fun fact: Jade was prized so highly in ancient China that it was considered more valuable than gold, and was believed to bestow longevity on those who wore it.

Aquamarine the Stone of the Sea

If you are beach-bound this summer, aquamarine is the stone for you. This glittering blue gem reflects all the dazzling colours of the ocean with crystal clarity, and its very name comes from the Latin for sea water.

Aquamarine is traditionally said to promote safe travel across water and to soothe anxieties, making it a charming choice for nervous travellers or anyone hoping for a smooth holiday. It is also March's birthstone.

From sunny citrine to oceanic aquamarine, summer coloured stones bring colour and meaning to the season. The friendly jewellers of Hatton Garden can help you choose the perfect coloured gemstone piece to brighten your summer.