Jewelry Dos and Don’ts

Posted on 29 Mar 2011 at 8:24am

Do
1. Mix metals.
2. Mix pearls with metals.
3. Pile on several chains together (this look was invented by Coco Chanel).
4. Bring daytime into evening with crystal jewelry.
5. Be creative with your jewelry. Wear it on a purse, at your waist, or even on your watch.
5. Combine short chokers with long strands.
6. Use bracelets to create cuffs.
7. Use unusual pins as icebreakers at an event where you’re not known.
8. Use a pin as a necklace enhancer to change a look.
9. Tack down a scarf with a coordinating pin.
10. Soften the look of leather with pearls.
11. Use power jewelry for evening.
12. Bring a trouser suit into evening with crystal pieces.
13. Feel free to knot double and triple pearls.
14. Add two chokers at once (a wonderful frame for the face).
15. Mix real gems with fake.
16. Mix matte and shiny materials.
17. Dress Up denim with jewellary.

Don’t..
1. Wear dangle jewelry at work.
2. Wear perfume near pearls (the oil will eat away the coating).
3. Wear jewelry in your nose.
4. Wear big earrings and a big necklace.
5. Wear a lot of crystal or sparkle during the day.
6. Wear white jewelry with white clothing.
7. Wear a daytime watch with evening attire.
8. Put a dainty ring on a large hand.
9. Be afraid to wear heirlooms.
10. Think of costume jewelry as tacky.
11. Wear pendants longer than the belt line.
12. Forget to coordinate your jewelry with your belt (both are important accessories).
13. Be afraid to wear a pin or two on your shoulder to pick up your posture.
14.  Wear two watches at once, even if it’s a pendant/pin watch and bracelet watch.
15. Be afraid to shop flea markets for jewelry bargains.
16. Forget to clean your jewelry weekly.

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