Raspberries when it's 10 degrees outside? Of course 🍓
Summer is over, but that definitely doesn't mean we have to put away all our colorful accessories along with our summer dresses. Quite the opposite – autumn is one of our favorite times for a raspberry necklace.
Why?
Because when sweaters, blazers, coats, and more subdued colors return to the wardrobe, even one small, intense raspberry accent can transform an entire outfit.
And suddenly, an ordinary gray sweater is no longer so ordinary.
A raspberry necklace isn't just for summer
Fruit jewelry is naturally associated with summer. Raspberries, blueberries, lemons, intense colors – it all sounds a bit like a holiday.
But in autumn, the same jewelry starts to look completely different.
In summer, a raspberry necklace can be one of many colorful elements of an outfit. In autumn, it often becomes the main accent.
Against black, gray, cream, brown, or navy, the intense raspberry color stands out even more.
So instead of putting away your raspberry jewelry until next summer, pair it with a chunky sweater.
They really go well together.
1. Raspberry necklace + gray sweater
We start with the simplest combination.
A gray sweater is a subdued base, so the intense color of the raspberries immediately catches the eye.
You don't need to add many other accessories. Jeans, a simple sweater, a raspberry necklace – and the outfit is pretty much ready.
We especially love the contrast here between the soft texture of the knitwear and the small, three-dimensional raspberries made of polymer clay.
It is precisely with very simple clothes that colorful jewelry has the most room to shine.
2. Raspberries + white shirt + blazer
If you want something a little less "cute" and a little more contrast, try pairing the raspberries with a classic white shirt and blazer.
A very classic base + a completely unclassically necklace.
And that combination is exactly what makes it interesting.
Fruit jewelry doesn't have to mean only very girly or colorful outfits. Against simple, more formal clothes, it can look completely different.
A white shirt makes the color of the raspberries stand out even more, while the blazer tones down the overall look.
The result?
You can still go to the office.
You just have raspberries around your neck.
3. Total black + one bold color
Black turtleneck. Black trousers. Black blazer.
And raspberries.
This is probably one of the easiest ways to wear original jewelry, if you don't usually dress very colorfully.
You don't have to change your entire wardrobe.
Quite the opposite – the more subdued the base, the stronger one distinctive accessory works.
The necklace then becomes the main element of the entire outfit.
And since our raspberries are handmade from polymer clay, they are three-dimensional and have lots of small details. Against a solid black background, they are particularly visible.
4. Raspberry necklace + jeans
Denim and red-raspberry shades are a very safe combination if you are just starting your adventure with bolder accessories.
A denim shirt, jacket, or simply classic jeans make fruit jewelry look more casual.
It is an outfit that doesn't require a special occasion.
For coffee. For university. For work. For a walk.
Or to the corner store for milk, if that's when you want to look your best.
We don't judge.
5. Raspberries + autumn browns and beiges
Beige and brown are practically unavoidable in autumn.
And that's perfectly fine.
Because they make a great background for raspberries.
A caramel sweater, beige trench coat, or brown blazer has a subdued, warm color palette, so a raspberry accent immediately breaks up the overall look.
If your autumn wardrobe consists mainly of neutral colors, you don't have to buy a pink coat right away.
Start with accessories.
Colorful jewelry for autumn is one of the easiest ways to introduce a bolder color without overhauling your entire wardrobe.
Why does colorful jewelry work so well in autumn?
In autumn, our clothes naturally become a bit more subdued.
There are more chunky materials, darker colors, and simple bases.
Therefore, colorful jewelry doesn't have to compete with the rest of the outfit.
It can be its one distinctive element.
That is exactly why we believe that fruit jewelry is definitely not just a summer trend.
In summer, it blends into the color.
In autumn, it creates contrast.
And sometimes we like it even more in this second version.
Handmade raspberries – that's why each one is a little different
There is one more detail worth seeing up close.
BOMY raspberries are not ready-made plastic pendants.
We sculpt each one by hand from polymer clay, creating its small elements one by one. Only later do the finished fruits become part of the necklace.
That is why two pieces may differ slightly in shape or the arrangement of details.
This is a natural feature of handmade jewelry, and that is exactly why every necklace is a little different.
If you want to learn more about this material, also read our article "Polymer clay jewelry – what is it and why is it unique?".
And if you are interested in the manual process itself, check out "Handmade jewelry – how does it differ from mass-produced jewelry?".
How to choose the length of the necklace for autumn clothes?
In autumn, it is worth paying attention not only to the color, but also to where the necklace sits in relation to the clothing.
With a classic neckline, it can lie directly on the skin.
With a turtleneck or a high-neck sweater, it is worth wearing it over the fabric – then the necklace becomes even more visible.
In the case of a bolder necklace full of raspberries, you often no longer need many additional elements.
With a more delicate version with one raspberry, you can, on the other hand, combine several necklaces and create your own set.
There is no single rule.
The most important thing is that the raspberries are visible.
After all, we worked quite hard on them.
How to care for a raspberry necklace in autumn?
Sweaters, scarves, and coats also mean a little more contact between the jewelry and fabrics.
That is why it is worth being careful so that the small elements do not catch on the clothes, and after taking off the necklace, store it separately, so that the handmade raspberries are not pressed by other things.
Perfume and cosmetics are best applied before putting on the jewelry.
And if you want to learn all the care rules, we have prepared a separate guide: "How to care for polymer clay jewelry?".
Summer is over. The raspberry season is not.
You don't have to choose between autumn clothes and colorful jewelry.
It is precisely the combination of these two things that gives the most interesting effect.
Gray sweater + raspberries.
White shirt + raspberries.
Black turtleneck + raspberries.
Beige coat + raspberries too.
Is there a risk that raspberries are our solution for every outfit?
Yes.
Do we intend to do anything about it?
No. 🍓
A raspberry necklace can be a small colorful detail or the main element of the entire autumn outfit. It all depends on how you want to wear it.
Because summer may be over.
But at BOMY, the fruit season lasts all year round.