• Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya Digital Cover
    • Digital Cover Method Man
    • Digital Cover Zazie
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
    • If Not For My Girls
  • Fashion
    • ESSENCE Fashion House 2022
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weave
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • ESSENCE Gift Guide 2022
    • ESSENCE + smartwater Live Well Challenge
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Dream & Plan with Confidence Prudential
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Homecoming Season 2022
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • Black History Month
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
  • News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Sponsors Recognition Page 2022
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Video
  • Festival
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Fest Videos
  • Events
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Girls United Summit
    • 2022 ESSENCE Fashion House
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • 2022 Homecoming Season
    • Wellness House
    • She Got Now
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • Power Tools
  • Studios
  • Girls United

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya Digital Cover
    • Digital Cover Method Man
    • Digital Cover Zazie
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
      • Paint The Polls Black
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
    • If Not For My Girls
  • Fashion
    • ESSENCE Fashion House 2022
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weave
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • ESSENCE Gift Guide 2022
    • ESSENCE + smartwater Live Well Challenge
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Dream & Plan with Confidence Prudential
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Homecoming Season 2022
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • Black History Month
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
  • News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Sponsors Recognition Page 2022
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Video
  • Festival
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Fest Videos
  • Events
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Girls United Summit
    • 2022 ESSENCE Fashion House
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • 2022 Homecoming Season
    • Wellness House
    • She Got Now
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • Power Tools
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · News

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories

Don’t get left behind in the gold rush of jewelry this summer. We show you how to glimmer in gold with are must-have accessory picks as seen on your favorite Hollywood glam girls. By Qianna Smith
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Gold Glam

Wondering what the 411 on summer accessories is? Just ask stars like Mary J. Blige, Chrisette Michele and Kelly Rowland who have been spotted wearing the must-have bling of the season, gold. Let us show you how to glimmer with our must-have accessory picks as seen on your favorite Hollywood glamour girls.

By Qianna Smith

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
02
B’s Bling

A woman who loves to glam it up, Beyoncé can usually be spotted wearing piles of jewelry by designer Lorraine Schwartz. To bring the bling to her fans, the “Sasha Fierce” fashionista teamed up with Carolee Jewelry to create an affordable jewelry collection for her Deréon line.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
03
Gypsy Girl

Let Deréon decorate your ears! We’re feelin’ these Deréon Gold Gypsy Fringe Earrings, $36, dereon.com, that add a touch of edge with the delicate chains. The Deréon Jewelry line launched last fall and prices range from $16-$68 and can be bought online and at Macy’s and Dillard’s stores.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
04
Lovin’ Links

This girl may have gone bad, but she surely doesn’t have bad taste. Rihanna, who wears a lot of gold jewelry, was spotted in New York City workin’ this versatile linked chain necklace that looks hot with just about anything.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
05
Linked In

Mimic Rihanna’s moves with this Evelyn Knight Large Link Necklace, $187, maxandchloe.com, that features varying sized links to give the necklace an unusual yet interesting look.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
maxandchloe.com
06
Pretty Preppy

Since Janelle Monáe burst onto the scene with her retro pompadour we have been lovin’ her funky chic style. The Grammy Award-nominated urban soulstress makes looking preppy cool sporting a navy blazer accented with gold button earrings.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
07
Crown & Glory

Crown yourself in simply chic style wearing these Juicy Couture Gold Puffed Crown Pave Stud Earrings, $42, couture.zappos.com. These gold-plated studs with crystal accents are very elegant with the right touch of sparkle to make any outfit shine.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
couture.zappos.com
08
Foxy Lady

Looking to make a statement this summer? Try wearing long gold drop earrings like actress Vivica A. Fox, who “loves to sparkle."

TIP
The more dramatic the earring, the less dramatic your hair and makeup should be to allow the earring to be the focal point of your look.

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
09
Cheap & Chic

Embrace the floral frenzy of summer donning these Forever 21 Sakura Cut-Out Earrings, $4.80, fovever21.com, that feature a dramatic floral cut-out construction with dangling leaf accents.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
fovever21.com
10
Hoop It Up

Have a fashion “Epiphany” like singer Chrisette Michele and experiment with gold hoops that come in so many variations you could never become bored with the style. Check out the jagged detail on Michele’s hoops that make her look like a rock-n-roll diva.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
11
Hammer Time

Go for the wow factor sporting these Yochi Gold Loop Hoop Earrings, $42, maxandchloe.com, that feature a unique and stylish hammered look.

TIP
During temperature-rising months try pairing your gold accessories with clothing in soft colors like peach, raspberry, yellow and mint green.

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
maxandchloe.com
12
Double Dose of Style

Actresses Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry arrive in style at TV Guide’s Sexiest Stars 2009 event where they donned gold necklace accessories. Take a cue from this sister act and choose a single gold piece to be the main attraction of your outfit. Head to toe gold is never a good look.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
13
Jewel of the Jungle

You don’t have to be in a jungle to look safari chic. Pendant necklaces like the one actress Tia Mowry is wearing are so hot right now. We’re lovin’ this Just Cavalli Safari Wheel Pendant, $246, couture.zappos.com, that is gold-plated brass with enamel inlay featuring a giraffe-pattern pendant.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
couture.zappos.com
14
Twist & Shout

Bravo’s “The Fashion Show” cohost Kelly Rowland has become an all-out glamour girl. Her deep dark locks pop brilliantly against her gold teardrop twist earrings. With your hair worn up or down, these earrings are bound to get noticed.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
15
Party Perfect

Grab your party dress and glimmer wearing these Paula Abdul FYG Pavé & Hammered Oh So Lucky Link Earrings, $44.95, hsn.com. The interlocked gold twists and swirls in a oval shape drop that sparkles with pavé-set round clear crystals.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
hsn.com
16
Bang It Out

Oscar-winning actress and mother to be Jennifer Hudson gives her wrist some eye candy while performing at this year’s Super Bowl. Bangles are a fun and easy way to merchandise an outfit for a completed look.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
17
Stack Up Your Style

Textured accessories are so right now, like these Lauren by Ralph Lauren Bangles (Set of 7), $68, Nordstrom.com. Stack the bangles up and mix and match them with chunkier pieces for a one-of-a-kind fashion-forward look.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
nordstrom.com
18
Ring My Bell

No outfit is complete without a few cocktail rings. Make your fingers look fancy with a few of our top picks.

Credits:
Top (Left to Right) Ariella Collection Starburst Crystal Adjustable Ring, $58, nordstrom.com; Banana Republic Lace band ring, $25, bananarepublic.com
Bottom (Left to Right) DANNIJO Jacinda gold-plated ring, $85, net-a-porter.com;
Sloane Gold Serpent Ring, $112, maxandchloe.com

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
nordstrom.com, bananarepublic.com, net-a-porter.com, maxandchloe.com
19
Chain Gang

Don’t have the money to shop till you drop? Buying inexpensive accessories like a simple pair of gold hoop earrings and few sting necklaces will make any old outfit look new again. Actress Aisha Tyler delivers a less-is-more look at the Hollywood Life Magazines 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards that you can easy replicate.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
Getty
20
Game, Set, Match

Frame your face with a contemporary sophistication wearing these MichaeLisa in Technibond® Hammered Go-To Hoop Earrings, $13.71 (Originally $39.90), hsn.com. Accent the hoops with the Alloy Fairmont Necklace, $16.90, alloy.com.

Check out more of our top summer accessory picks all under $100»

Go for the Gold in Hot Summer Accessories
hsn.com, alloy.com
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now