If we were 'she', we would not sell seashells on the seashore, but in fact turn them into fun-fuelled summer jewellery pieces to wear with our favourite sun-clad outfits. Shells have been a quintessential summer motif since the dawn of time, with evidence spanning back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Fast-forward a few thousand years (we'll let you do the math as fashion is our forte, not numbers) and the ocean motif has become an integral part of summer sartorial agendas.
They've made a triumphant return for SS24, as proven by the likes of Ulla Johnson, Sinead Gorey and Di Petsa during their fashion week collections. Plus, Swarovski released their 'Venus' SS24 campaign which features Karlie Kloss, Imaan Hammam. Irina Shayk and Fei Fei doused in shell-shaped diamonds from head-to-toe.
Thanks to its rise in popularity, brands from high street to high end, independent boutiques and Instagram favourites swiftly jumped aboard and have released designs in plentiful, meaning you can shop shell pieces right now regardless of budget, style preference and occasion. H Fashion shares the best 10 best pieces to shop now: 1 / 10 Emerald Shell Earrings - Beaches & Cream Emerald Shell Earrings Beaches & Cream The Details: Deep-green druzy stone droplets Gold Conch Shell Pre Order - two week estimated delivery time Beaches & Cream's boutique is a hub of fun summery pieces that ooze chic, yet without a hefty price tag. The deep emerald drops give this pair an added touch of evening decade.