Golden Hour, Golden Hoops: A+M’s Summer Staples

Summer is a season defined by light—both the kind that dances across your skin at golden hour, and the kind you carry within. At Alden + Mara (A+M), this season’s jewelry is all about capturing that radiance in wearable form. Their edit of gold hoops, minimalist studs, and light-as-air huggies offers an effortless way to elevate summer style with substance and ease. It’s the definition of quiet luxury for warm weather living.

Start with the essentials: Slim Vermeil Hoops, impossibly lightweight and endlessly versatile. These aren’t your typical oversized summer earrings. They’re sculpted to flatter, not overpower—offering a soft gleam that mirrors sunlight on skin. Whether worn with an open button-down, a linen dress, or a sleek swimsuit and sarong, these hoops manage to whisper elegance in even the most relaxed settings.

If summer is your cue to pare down, the Petite Gold Studs are the finishing touch that requires no thought—and that’s exactly the point. Crafted in recycled 14K gold and designed to be worn from beachside brunch to evening cocktails, they embody what A+M does best: jewelry that feels effortless, but never forgettable. For layered looks, try pairing them with A+M’s gold huggies—the kind of earring that invites a second glance, not a spectacle.

This season also calls for adaptability. The heat may rise, but your style doesn’t need to compete. A+M earrings are made for movement, for long days and longer nights. Their sustainable gold hoops and lab-grown diamond accents add a dimension of responsibility to summer’s freedom—offering beauty that doesn’t weigh on conscience or earlobes.

And let’s not forget the visuals. There’s something about gold in natural light that feels transformative. A+M pieces are meant to glow—during sunsets on rooftop patios, on golden-hour walks, in travel photos and impromptu selfies. Their understated polish makes them the ideal companion for curated summer wardrobes, where every piece pulls double duty.

In a season saturated with excess, A+M’s summer staples remind us that restraint can be radical. These aren’t trend-driven accessories. They’re future heirlooms, warm with meaning, cool in every other sense. And at golden hour, they shine brightest.