5 Must-Have Pieces of Jewelry for Summer on Nantucket

Featured - Bracelet: Bracelet: Marco Bicego Jaipur Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet ($14,670) / Chain: Monica Rich Kosann 18k Yellow Gold Small Belcher Charm Enhancer Chain ($3,250) / Charm: 18k Yellow Gold 5/8” Carpe Diem Charm ($1,500) / Charm: 18k Yellow Gold 1” Travel Compass Charm With Diamond Accents / Ring: Gimuchian Nutmeg 18k Yellow Gold Stacked Band ($900) - Available at Long's

Now that Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone (AKA, the official start to summer), you can start the countdown until your feet are in the sand, enjoying the perfect New England getaway with friends, family or your significant other. It’s time to take a break from the bustling Boston area and reward yourself with some much needed fun in the sun.

And while vacations are meant for relaxation without a care in the world, it’s still important to have the perfect Nantucket attire for your beach days, evening outings and social media posts. You want to embody that “summer in New England” vibe, complete with seer sucker stripes and the fashion jewelry to go along with pastel colors and the bronze glow you’ll be sporting after a day at the beach.

Long’s is here to help complete your beachy Nantucket look with some unique, versatile pieces of jewelry that will last you way longer than the trendy romper you bought for the summer. Start with these five, and by all means, let us know if you’re looking for more.

A long necklace

Featured - Necklace: Marco Bicego Lunaria 18k Yellow Gold and Black Mother of Pearl Necklace ($6,500) - Available at Long's

This is the look you can wear to the office on a summer Friday and take straight to the beach house. A long necklace goes with almost everything, and whether it’s used as a pop of color or an intricate detail to let those around you know that you’ve put time into your OOTD, you seriously can’t go wrong.

This Marco Bicego Lunaria necklace is 18k Yellow Gold with beautiful, Black Mother of Pearl details that give your out a nautical vibe and can be repurposed in so many ways.

...Or Two

Featured - Chain: Monica Rich Kosann 18k Yellow Gold Small Belcher Charm Enhancer Chain ($3,250) / Charm: 18k Yellow Gold 5/8” Carpe Diem Charm ($1,500) / Charm: 18k Yellow Gold 1” Travel Compass Charm With Diamond Accents / Ring: Gimuchian Nutmeg 18k Yellow Gold Stacked Band ($900) - Available at Long's

If you already happen to have a long chain necklace at home, the beach is begging you to dress it up with some fun, nautical charms that say you’re not just a tourist, you’re a regular here on Nantucket.

This Monica Rich Kosann travel compass charm is the perfect accessory that doubles as a memory you can wear year-round to remind you of your summers spent by the ocean.

Low-drop earrings

Featured - Chain: Monica Rich Kosann 18k Yellow Gold Small Belcher Charm Enhancer Chain ($3,250) / Charm: 18k Yellow Gold 5/8” Carpe Diem Charm ($1,500) / Charm: 18k Yellow Gold 1” Travel Compass Charm With Diamond Accents / Ring: Gimuchian Nutmeg 18k Yellow Gold Stacked Band ($900) - Available at Long's

If you’re headed out the door for brunch or the beach, don’t miss an opportunity to dress up a more casual look with a low-drop earring. These semi-hoop pearl earrings from Mikimoto have an effortless, everyday look about them that can transition across all of your vaca plans. Throw these on with a floral cover-up or flowy maxi dress and you’ll be good to go, elevating your look from left ear to right.

A chunky bracelet

Featured - Bracelet: Marco Bicego Jaipur Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet ($14,670) / Rings: Gimuchian Nutmeg 18k Yellow Gold Stacked Band ($900 each) - Available at Long's

Aside from the fact this piece matches perfectly with the Marco Bicego Lunaria necklace, a bold bracelet is a way to ensure people are locking eyes with your look as you sign a bar tab or walk through the sand-dusted streets.

This bracelet lays flat against your wrist, so it’s not cumbersome, but rather a beautiful statement complementary to any beachy look you can imagine. And if you’re looking for something even more understated, try the Marco Bicego Jaipur White Gold Diamond link bracelet.

A funky fashion ring

Featured: Ring: Penny Preville 18k Rose Gold .40ct All-Round Diamond Cluster and Plain Band Cross Over Ring ($1,995) - Available at Long's

No engagement ring? No problem. You don’t have to be a bride-to-be to rock a beautiful ring on your finger. Rings are an excellent way to add some sass and style to an otherwise simple look.

Bonus points for you if you can incorporate a ring into your packing list that goes with both silver and gold accent jewelry, like this Penny Preville 18k Rose Gold .40ct all-round diamond cluster and plain band crossover ring.

Think you’re ready for vacation once you add these few, unique pieces to your beach house wardrobe? Visit a Long’s store today and find the piece that will complete your look every summer for years to come.