The best bracelets for the beach and summer

The best summer bracelets are lightweight glass-bead bracelets in ocean tones — turquoise, white, gold — because Miyuki beads don't tarnish in heat, humidity or sunscreen, unlike metal-plated jewellery. That's why the beaded bracelet is the ultimate holiday jewel: all the colour, zero maintenance worries.

Why does glass beat metal in summer?

Plated jewellery reacts to sea air, sweat and sunscreen: finishes tarnish. Miyuki beads carry their colour in the glass itself — nothing oxidises or fades. Strung on a soft elastic cord, they are also lighter than bangles and don't heat up in the sun.

Which colours say “summer”?

Turquoise first — the colour of the water. Our Jøla bracelet (€22) is the simplest way in. For a complete stack, Koss Design photographs its summer collections on location: the Le Morne set (€79) was shot on Bain Boeuf beach in Mauritius, its white-beige-turquoise-gold palette echoing the lagoon, and the Aloha set (€74) on the shores of Waikiki, Hawaii.

Can you swim with your bracelet?

We recommend taking it off. Glass beads don't mind water, but repeated swims in salt or chlorinated water wear out the elastic cord. Slip your stack into its Koss Design pouch before swimming — ten seconds that keep the elastic in shape for years.

How many bracelets for a beach look?

Summer is the season when maximum stacking looks most natural — four or five bracelets, mixed colours, worn casually. Start from a curated set like Aloha or Le Morne and add a single contrasting bracelet; our stacking guide gives the exact formulas. And if Miyuki is new to you, our complete guide explains how they’re made.

Frequently asked questions

Does sunscreen damage Miyuki beads?

No — glass is non-porous. Wipe the bracelet with a soft, dry cloth after beach days to keep it shining.

The best beach bracelet under €25?

The turquoise Jøla (€22) or the white Neige (€21) — both made with Japanese Miyuki beads.

Do summer sets make good holiday gifts?

Yes — Aloha and Le Morne come in a satin pouch and instantly evoke a holiday memory. See our gift guide by occasion.