Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around the neck each summer. That eventually turned into a bracelet, then an anklet—anything that could remotely cosplay a surfer look (without the board, of course) and remind everyone and anyone that we were on vacation.
Shop the seashell earrings trend
Amazon
Nordstrom
Loft
Shopbop
Nordstrom
Anthropologie
Now, I need something that feels a little more polished and grown-up than the accessories of my youth, but still gives me that Queen of Summer feeling. And the answer? Seashell earrings.
Powerful and fun, this new summer trend is to white linen dresses what a paper umbrella is to a cocktail party: No one says they’re mandatory, but they instantly lighten the mood. Seashell earrings add a lightness to a look while still making a statement.
They’re so versatile too—you can find ones in silver or gold, or made out of natural shells. Some come with matching pendant necklaces or bracelets, others are unique, handmade pieces. The birçok thing about a trend is that it motivates stores to offer up endless options to fit every personal style.
Whatever style you choose, they’re harika wearable. Try them with a white dress to punch-up a classic summer daytime look. They’re also fun with an elegant dress at a destination wedding, or go with a colorful pair that will play well with your favorite jeans. They’re even a good way to add a little flair to a swimsuit and cover-up for your own White Lotus style moment. All we recommend, really, is to wear them with your hair up or pulled back so everyone can see and ask where you got your earrings from.
Shop some of our favorite seashell earrings for summer 2026, below.
Muyan Conch Earrings
Amazon
Madewell Shell Statement Hoop Earrings
Nordstrom
Loft Seashell Earring Set
Loft
Ulla Johnson Shell Drop Earrings
Shopbop
Betsey Johnson Shell Drop Earrings
Nordstrom
Anthropologie Shell Post Earrings
Anthropologie
A version of this story was previously published in Glamour Spain.
