Cuff Bracelets Are Summer’s Coolest Jewelry Trend—And This $70 Style Is Top of Our Wish List

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In terms of modern celebrity style icons, there’s no denying that Zoë Kravitz and Alexa Chung are among the coolest out there—so when they both step out in support of the same trend, you know it’s worth paying attention. Day-to-day, Kravitz leans into the ’90s New York minimalist look, while Chung favors a more preppy aesthetic, but despite their differences, it seems that neither can resist one piece of jewelry in particular: the cuff bracelet.

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Earlier this summer, Zoë Kravitz attended a cocktail event in London hosted by celebrity-favorite fine jeweler Jessica McCormack—the brains behind Zendaya’s engagement ring, and Kravitz’s rumored one, too—wearing a simple one-shoulder white silk mini dress, dramatic black sunglasses, and a grand total of three chunky white gold cuffs.

One featured an impressive pear-shaped diamond charm, worn just above the elbow, while the other two sculptural styles were stacked together on her wrist. The resulting look was the epitome of effortless, contemporary cool, and proof that a statement cuff (or three) is all you need to elevate even the simplest of summer looks.

Alexa Chung, meanwhile, has proven the power of accessorizing with a single cuff bracelet time and time again—from the slim gold and diamond McCormack design she wore with an LBD during Paris Fashion Week, to the chunky retro-inspired styles that made multiple appearances on the recent Cannes Film Festival red carpet.

All this to say: cuff bracelets are hands-down the must-try jewelry trend of the summer, and one of the easiest ways to instantly imbue your ensembles with cool girl energy. Per Zoë and Alexa, the higher up the arm they’re worn, the better—and while a mega-watt diamond Jessica McCormack design is the luxury lover’s dream, there are plenty of more affordable options out there that are every bit as chic.

Top of ELLE’s wishlist? Ettika’s sculptural silver cuff, that would look especially elegant with a simple black summer dress. Alexis Bittar, meanwhile, has an ultra-glamorous crystal-adorned gold cuff for just $155, while Mango and Rixo are the best for vintage-inspired styles.

Ahead, browse our edit of the best cuff bracelets to style this summer.

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