Shake Up Your Summer With Beaded Jewelry

Remember the many hours of your childhood spent clumsily beading jewelry for your mom? Well, forget about it, because these beaded pieces are taking the medium from juvenile to show-stopping. Beaded jewelry is the perfect way to pile on colors and textures, whether you go for a subtle chain of tiny glass beads or an eye-popping pattern. You can pile 'em on your wrist, hang 'em from your ears, or go for an eclectic, summery spin on last year's statement necklaces. Many of these pieces recall a modified tribal aesthetic, with bright colors and small, irregular beads that make high-end feel hand-made. A couple of items on our list are even made in collaboration with local artisans in small villages across the globe. So, put aside those summer camp friendship bracelets, hit up the Internets this weekend and get your fix of brand-new beads!

Dannijo Dana Trade Bead Bracelets, $80, available at Dannijo.

Lauren Manoogian Spacer Necklace, $170, available at Bona Drag.

Kate Spade Women for Women Beaded Bracelet in Yellow, $45, available at Kate Spade

Assad Mounser Rambler Long Necklace, $270, available at Charm and Chain.

Topshop Beaded Diamond Drops, $28, available at Topshop.

Adia Kibur Beaded Twist Necklace, $88, available at Shopbop.

Julie Rofman Galapagos Glass Bead Bracelet, $185, available at Barneys.

Foxy Originals Sunflower Beaded Necklace, $55, available at Max and Chloe.

Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Sunshine Coast Cuff Bracelet, $248, available at Urban Outfitters.

Otte Beaded Bracelet in Blanc, $90, available at Otte.

Oscar de la Renta Tassel Clip Earrings, $395, available at Bergdorf Goodman.