Strings of pearls may long have been perceived as Sloane Ranger or Princess-coded, but if anything attests to the modern ways they can be worn, it’s Marla Aaron’s “Your Pearls, Reimagined” service at Liberty London, which invites jewellery lovers to restring their heirloom pieces with colourful threads and hardware locks. Frankly, what looks more laid-back and holiday-ready than delicate lengths of pearly beads layered with swimwear and a salty tan?
Punky or in poppy hues, read more on for five ways to wear a pearl necklace this summer.
Chunky pearls and prints
Follow autumn/winter 2026’s “everything but the kitchen sink” style brief, and stack XL pearls with plaid and checked layers – add in a pair of look-at-me trainers for added effect.
Pearls, boho beads and swimwear
Where’s the beach? Who cares when you’re wearing strings of pearl-accented boho beads, a swimming costume and shield sunglasses.
Punky pearls and leather
Ok, we suggest you reserve wearing leather for when the weather has cooled a little. When that. comes to pass, though: think twists of punky pearls, a Chopova Lowena carabiner skirt and oodles of attitude.
