How to select jewelry that will look perfect
By: Sarah Craig
Don't make costly mistakes
Picking jewelry can be fun and exciting. But, it can be a little daunting too, especially if you're looking at big ticket items! This guide is to assist you choose the perfect piece, whether it is for you or a present for someone else.
Silver or Gold?
Generally speaking, if you have a skin color that suits warm tones then you should be wearing gold or gold colored jewelry. People with pink complexions or who are very pale would be better suited to silver or silver colored (including titanium or white gold). Very dark people can look equally stunning in either silver or gold.
Your figure
If you are a bigger person, large jewelry will suit you best. Petite, dainty jewels are likely to look lost.
On the other hand, if you are a petite person, wearing lots of large, bold jewelry could make you look like Mr T!
Consider your lifestyle
When selecting your jewelry you need to think about your way of living and what the item is for:
If you plan to wear your jewelry most of the time and you're an active, sporty person....huge dangly earrings are just going to bother you. If you're selecting something to wear for a special occasion, a substantial claw-set ring would be fine.
Rings
Rings look fantastic on well manicured hands. If you bite your nails, maybe you could utilize buying a gorgeous ring as an incentive to kick the habit!
Some people like to wear just the one ring whereas others like to wear a couple at a time. The choice is personal, but try not to wear too many...usually less is more.
Bracelets & Bangles
Bracelets and bangles can look beautiful, but again less is usually more unless you have very thin arms. If your arms are somewhat 'chunky' you may be best to steer clear bracelets as they can be uncomfortable if they're too tight. Most bracelets are a standard size of 7" although it is possible to find 8" length bracelets too.
Necklaces
If you have a long neck you'll find that shorter necklaces look fantastic. Try chokers (16") or Princess (18"-20"). If you have a shorter neck, go for longer length necklaces, maybe try either opera length (30"-36") or a lariat (a long-strand, open-ended necklace usually looped in a knot or used with a slide so the two ends hang free).
Earrings
When selecting earrings you should to think about your face shape. People with round faces should go for angular shaped earrings, dangly earrings also look great.
People with square and diamond shaped faces look great in round studs and also drops.
People with oblong shaped faces should avoid drops as it can make their faces look over-long.
People with triangle shaped faces can wear all styles (lucky you!).
For Brides
Selecting Bridal Jewelry To Suit Your Gown And Veil
When trying on jewelry for your special day you can't really wear your dress in the jewelers! Instead, try to wear a shirt that is the same color as your gown. If you can, select a shirt that also has the same (or similar) neckline.
If you are planning to wear your hair tied back then make sure it is tied back when you try on the jewelry in the store.
First, your necklace. If your gown has a lot of fine detail in the bodice, you'll be better selecting a simple design for the necklace otherwise your gown and jewelry will end up competing with each other. If you have a very plain dress, try something with a large stone or pendant for a dramatic look.
Pearls are an obvious selection, but you can always try something different, even with a splash of color to liven things up a bit.
If you are wearing your hair tied back, picking dangly earrings can look stunning. But, simple, sparkling diamond studs are hard to better.
If you are wearing a veil, you need to treat it as a separate item of jewelry, especially any clips or tiaras that help to hold the veil in place. Try to ensure your jewelry matches for example selecting pearls as a central theme to make sure it all goes together well.
The best advice is to pick one accessory that you simply love and make that the focal item. Tie other accessories in using color or style as a theme.
Find the perfect earrings today at sweetpz.com
Don't make costly mistakes
Picking jewelry can be fun and exciting. But, it can be a little daunting too, especially if you're looking at big ticket items! This guide is to assist you choose the perfect piece, whether it is for you or a present for someone else.
Silver or Gold?
Generally speaking, if you have a skin color that suits warm tones then you should be wearing gold or gold colored jewelry. People with pink complexions or who are very pale would be better suited to silver or silver colored (including titanium or white gold). Very dark people can look equally stunning in either silver or gold.
Your figure
If you are a bigger person, large jewelry will suit you best. Petite, dainty jewels are likely to look lost.
On the other hand, if you are a petite person, wearing lots of large, bold jewelry could make you look like Mr T!
Consider your lifestyle
When selecting your jewelry you need to think about your way of living and what the item is for:
If you plan to wear your jewelry most of the time and you're an active, sporty person....huge dangly earrings are just going to bother you. If you're selecting something to wear for a special occasion, a substantial claw-set ring would be fine.
Rings
Rings look fantastic on well manicured hands. If you bite your nails, maybe you could utilize buying a gorgeous ring as an incentive to kick the habit!
Some people like to wear just the one ring whereas others like to wear a couple at a time. The choice is personal, but try not to wear too many...usually less is more.
Bracelets & Bangles
Bracelets and bangles can look beautiful, but again less is usually more unless you have very thin arms. If your arms are somewhat 'chunky' you may be best to steer clear bracelets as they can be uncomfortable if they're too tight. Most bracelets are a standard size of 7" although it is possible to find 8" length bracelets too.
Necklaces
If you have a long neck you'll find that shorter necklaces look fantastic. Try chokers (16") or Princess (18"-20"). If you have a shorter neck, go for longer length necklaces, maybe try either opera length (30"-36") or a lariat (a long-strand, open-ended necklace usually looped in a knot or used with a slide so the two ends hang free).
Earrings
When selecting earrings you should to think about your face shape. People with round faces should go for angular shaped earrings, dangly earrings also look great.
People with square and diamond shaped faces look great in round studs and also drops.
People with oblong shaped faces should avoid drops as it can make their faces look over-long.
People with triangle shaped faces can wear all styles (lucky you!).
For Brides
Selecting Bridal Jewelry To Suit Your Gown And Veil
When trying on jewelry for your special day you can't really wear your dress in the jewelers! Instead, try to wear a shirt that is the same color as your gown. If you can, select a shirt that also has the same (or similar) neckline.
If you are planning to wear your hair tied back then make sure it is tied back when you try on the jewelry in the store.
First, your necklace. If your gown has a lot of fine detail in the bodice, you'll be better selecting a simple design for the necklace otherwise your gown and jewelry will end up competing with each other. If you have a very plain dress, try something with a large stone or pendant for a dramatic look.
Pearls are an obvious selection, but you can always try something different, even with a splash of color to liven things up a bit.
If you are wearing your hair tied back, picking dangly earrings can look stunning. But, simple, sparkling diamond studs are hard to better.
If you are wearing a veil, you need to treat it as a separate item of jewelry, especially any clips or tiaras that help to hold the veil in place. Try to ensure your jewelry matches for example selecting pearls as a central theme to make sure it all goes together well.
The best advice is to pick one accessory that you simply love and make that the focal item. Tie other accessories in using color or style as a theme.
Find the perfect earrings today at sweetpz.com
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