If you are planning a day at the beach then you probably want to look your best while you tan and have fun. Wearing jewelry that complements both you and your swimsuit is a great way to add some dazzle to your appearance. Here's some tips on different types of jewelry that will work well at the sunny seaside.

Metal jewelry

Jewelry that incorporates precious metals such as pewter, copper, and sterling silver tends to tarnish when exposed to salt so anything with those metals in it should be avoided. Gold and gold alloys make for good metal beach jewelry, as does platinum. Make sure that the metal pieces are robust enough to handle a day running around on the beach however, or your expensive metal jewelry might end up falling off your body and finding their way into the possession of an industrious beachcomber.

Synthetic rubber jewelry

Silicone rubber bracelets and anklets make for a cheap but attractive accessory on the beach and should be able to easily handle the salt and sweat of a day in the seaside sun. You can get these in a variety of vibrant colors which lets you color-coordinate them with your swimsuit or arrange them into a rainbow pattern. Silicone jewelry is cheap enough that you don't need to worry too much if you lose it while playing in the sand, so you can afford to wear as many of these silicone bracelets or anklets as you like.

Natural jewelry

Some of the best materials to incorporate into beach jewelry are those that came from the beach and similar natural environments to begin with. Seashells, pearls, fossils, and gemstones all make for attractive and robust natural jewelry pieces and won't rubbish the environment if you lose them. These work well as bracelets, necklaces, and anklets and make an eye-catching and beautiful accessory. You can find many jewelry items that work multiple types of natural material into the piece to provide an attractive contrast.

Sea glass jewelry

Another type of jewelry that comes from the sea and works well as jewelry for the beach is sea glass. If you are an eco friendly person and like the idea of owning jewelry that is recycled by nature then sea glass is perfect for you. Sea glass starts out its life as discarded man-made broken glass that finds its way into the sea. After decades or even centuries of being rolled around by winds and waves the glass becomes rounded and its surface takes on a frosted texture. It is then collected by industrious jewelry makers and turned into attractive jewelry pieces ready for you to wear.

There are lots of different types of jewelry that work well when you are sunning yourself on the sand. Try to find pieces that enhance your personality and look good on your body, but can take the punishment of salt water and exercise. Add a bit of razzle-dazzle to your day outdoors and make an impression on your friends with jewelry pieces that work for you.