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Have you ever left your house on a hot day wearing a look you're totally into, only to end up peeling off one (or a few) of your baubles and throwing them in your bag just a few hours later? It's understandable — wearing a bib necklace or super-thick velour choker isn't all that comfortable when your neck is dripping in sweat. Well, the hottest days of summer are still ahead of us, so it's time to start getting in the less-is-more mindset now.
Sure, we're loving the recent wave of maximalist accessories like big, big earrings and layered chokers. But frankly, some days are just too damn hot to pile on jewelry that you won't want to keep on your body past noon. Just because you're leaving your heaviest, in-your-face eye-catchers at home doesn't mean you can't still make a subtle statement with your day-to-day summer jewelry. Look for pieces in unique, minimalist shapes, with detailed engraving, and unexpected materials that speak for themselves without suffocating you while you're waiting on that hot subway platform.
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They may look heavy, but they're actually as light as feathers.
COS Small Concrete Disk Earrings, $19, available at COS.
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Sometimes, you need an extra hand.
Eyland Esteban Ring, $37.36, available at Eyland.
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You'll hardly even remember this choker's around your neck.
Are You Am I Double Wrap Lilou, $59, available at Are You Am I.
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Add a touch of punk by layering this chain with a choker.
Ava Safety Pin Necklace, $48, available at Local Eclectic.
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Definitely not your average stud.
Anne Sisteron Black Diamond Ear Climber, $130, available at Iconery.
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A simple ring that's sure to make you do a double-take.
Common Muse Anais Ball, $35, available at Common Muse.
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Get this barely there bracelet engraved with something meaningful to you.
Vrai & Oro Bar Bracelet, $240, available at Vrai & Oro.
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This cigar-band inspired ring adds a touch of red to your jeans-and-a-tee uniform.
Foundrae Strength Cigar Band, $2,850, available at Foundrae.
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A gold choker you'll never want to take off, all summer long.
Mociun Triangle Link Necklace, price available upon request, available at Mociun.
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Any dress is automatically party-ready — but not bogged down —with these subtle fringe earrings.
& Other Stories Oval Fringe Earrings, $29, available at & Other Stories.
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This bit of sparkle is like two rings in one.
Ikaskun Zabala Planetary Ring, $150, available at Ikaskun Zabala.
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Your middle school tattoo choker just went next-level.
Forever 21 Oversized Tattoo Choker, $3.90, available at Forever 21.
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Think a hoop can't be as easy to wear as a stud? Think again.
Catbird Big Hoop Dream Earrings, $140, available at Catbird.
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Get one for you, and one for your best babe.
Winden Babe Ring, $65, available at Need Supply Co.
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Tiny colorful beads just scream summer, and this guy can be worn as a necklace, choker, or bracelet.
Roxanne Assoulin All Wrapped Up, $120, available at Roxanne Assoulin.
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Leave the ring stacks at home in exchange for a single, classy pinky ring.
J. Hannah Pinky Signet, $235, available at J. Hannah.
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Swap a velour choker for a netted one that looks and feels cool.
Ventrone Chronicles Thick Net Choker, $25, available at Ventrone Chronicles.
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An artful take on the usual pair of oversized hoops.
Trademark Wishbone Large Hoops, $118, available at Trademark.
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