Seashell necklaces, once a nostalgic '90s holiday souvenir staple, are now the must-have accessory for spring and none other than Miuccia Prada is at the helm of this throwback trend. Models strode down the AW17 catwalk adorned with oversized, mismatching shell necklaces and bangles in clashing colours and textures, paired with '70s corduroy and angora knitted skirt suits.
Back on our shores, seashells have graduated from reminding us of our favourite Polly Pocket or summer-holiday flirtations with the local surfer boys to become the latest accessories addition for spring. Pandora Sykes and Leandra Medine have also championed the trend, sporting gold door-knockers and decked-out chokers.
Right now, we're mastering the art of multilayered jewellery, wearing two or three necklaces at a time, whether they're peeking through crisp white shirts or sat atop dark knits. Keep hair tied back to allow eye-catching clip-ons to stand out, and sleeves rolled up to show off embellished bracelets and dainty rings. Cast your doubt aside as ahead we show you how we'll be styling them for spring. A throwback Thursday if there ever was one.
Avoid plastic pieces and opt for silver or gold, like this seaside charm from Alex Monroe. The engraving reads: "I Must Go Down to the Sea Again, To the Lonely Sea and the Sky."
Alex Monroe Engraved Shell Necklace, £165, available at Alex Monroe
You can't go wrong with a drop pendant, with added fringing for a burst of colour.
Mango Shell Pendant Necklace, £5.99, available at Mango
A subtle nod to the seashell trend. Be a modern mermaid in these beauties from Anna + Nina.
Anna + Nina Coral Shell Earring Brass Goldplated, £48.54, available at Anna + Nina
If oversized bangles don't take your fancy, look to this seashell ring cast from a real shell.
Phoebe Coleman Sound Of The Sea Shell Ring With Beaded Bead, £125, available at Phoebe Coleman
We'll be teaming these with a high neckline and and an even higher ponytail.
Albus Lumen X Ryan Storer Shell-Drop Earrings, £138, available at Matches Fashion
Keep it simple with a single off-white seashell.
Isabel Marant Shell-Embellished Bangle, £65, available at Matches Fashion
A shell pendant hailing all the way from Captiva, Florida; we'll be wearing this over a navy knit.
Harry Rocks Saba Shell Necklace, £70, available at Wolf & Badger
Show these off with swept-back hair teamed with a white shirt dress.
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Plated, Crystal and Faux Pearl Clip Earrings, £90, available at Net-A-Porter
An effortless day-to-day piece, wear this intricately detailed necklace with an open-collared blouse.
Isabel Marant Shell-Pendant Necklace, £55, available at Matches Fashion
We love the lobster-claw fastening on this shell-embellished bracelet from Isabel Marant.
Isabel Marant Shell-Embellished Bracelet, £90, available at Matches Fashion
Mix it up with these mismatched yellow-gold earrings from Albus Lumen’s collaboration with jewellery designer Ryan Storer.
Albus Lumen X Ryan Storer Shell-Embellished Earrings, £155, available at Matches Fashion
Keep things subtle with a simple, single shell earring. Designer Alison Chemla looked to her favourite pasta following a holiday in Italy as inspiration for the piece.
Alison Lou Yellow-Gold Shell Single Earring, £128, available at Matches Fashion
Don't shy away from colour, this genuine merco shell finished with a dark-blue lacquer is our new favourite accessories staple.
Aurélie Bidermann Merco Shell & Yellow-Gold Necklace, £370, available at Matches Fashion
A playful update on a classic hoop, courtesy of Sarah & Sebastian, whose materials are all ethically sourced.
Sarah & Sebastian Shell 9-Karat Gold Earrings, £185, available at Net-A-Porter
Update your neckline by layering up pieces like this over crisp white shirts.
Ottoman Hands Small Gold Shell Necklace, £29, available at Wolf & Badger
Dainty and delicate, this is going straight in our shopping basket.
Lee Renee Mini Shell & Pearl Necklace Gold Vermeil, £72, available at Wolf & Badger
Make it a set with the matching ring.
Lee Renee Shell & Pearl Ring Gold Vermeil, £75, available at Wolf & Badger
Our payday treat will be these statement drop earrings.
PORCELAIN Crystal Star Porcelain Seashell Earrings, £108, available at Wolf & Badger
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