Feeling Fishy: Dive Into These Playful Seaside-Inspired Jewels

New for 2026, Emily P. Wheeler’s Moana collection is inspired by the designer’s travels to Tahiti and the pristine atoll of Tetiaroa. Capturing the colours, textures and laidback vibe of island life through a mix of gemstones, shells and oceanic motifs, the collection is more elemental than Wheeler’s previous work, introducing tactile materials and a sense of relaxed luxury that is perfectly suited to summer.

Among the standout pieces is a series of fish jewels inspired by the vibrant marine life found around Tahiti. Combining turquoise, abalone, pink opal, tiger’s eye and sapphires, the necklaces and bracelets have the eclectic charm of treasures collected from the seashore, with the fish strung from black leather cords, reinforcing the collection’s beachside spirit.

The sea has also found its way into men’s jewellery. Last month, Paspaley unveiled Diver, its first dedicated men’s collection, drawing inspiration from the generations of pearl divers who have spent their lives navigating the remote waters of the Kimberley coast for the Australian pearl house. Instead of focusing on decorative marine motifs, the collection takes a more rugged approach, translating the tools and symbols of the pearling industry into a series of beach-friendly designs.

Modelled on the tawny nurse shark, the Black Shark pendant is one of the collection’s most handsome designs, while chain-link rings take their cues from the hardware found aboard Paspaley’s vessels. Another standout piece is the mother-of-pearl Diver signet ring. Carved with a compass rose, it feels as though it could have been passed between generations of seafarers.