The most classic of metals, gold pops off a little black dress but is also beach-perfect with sarongs and sundresses.

Clockwise from top left: Bold, all-gold Milly tote from Sassanova ($465); gold-plated link necklace from Jewels ($750); Badgley Mischka open-toe sandal with top-knot detail from Sassanova ($123); Kate Spade "Queen of the Nile" stingray-embossed leather clutch with jeweled camel closure from Handbags in the City ($365); bejeweled black-and-gold turtle brooch from Bijoux Inspired Jewels ($225); Christian Roth glasses from Paris West ($499); Mia Elliott gold shell necklace from Trillium ($275); Kenny Ma dark-gold mesh evening bag with rose jewel accents from Trillium ($415). At center: Dolce Vita flat sandal with wide gold band from Ma Petite Shoe ($130).