Jewelry
What is October’s birthstone?
October’s birthstone and the 14th wedding anniversary stone is the opal. There are two broad classes of opal: precious and common according to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). Precious opal displays a play-of-color, common opal does not. October’s birthstone, opals, are not graded by the GIA. Opals are dramatic and one of the world’s…
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What jewelry to wear with turtleneck tops?
Turtleneck tops have a close-fitting, high neck that folds over and covers the neck. In general turtlenecks look stylish with long necklaces, one or multiple layered or round necklaces. Keep the earrings simple when wearing turtleneck tops with necklaces. Smaller style earrings such as studs, hoops, or very short drop styles look good with necklaces.…
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Is there a trendy bracelet today?
A trendy bracelet today is the tennis bracelet. They have been known as eternity bracelets or diamond line bracelets since the 1920’s. Traditionally they were made of diamonds, set close together in gold or gemstones designed to express eternal love. An expensive gift given to a woman for a milestone event. Influencers such as Hailey…
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Can I give my future daughter in law a jewelry gift?
Can I give my future Daughter in Law a jewelry gift? I am thinking a necklace with the birthstone of my son, peridot (August). We don’t have any heirlooms in the family. Perhaps, I can be the one to start a tradition. A jewelry gift sounds like a beautiful idea for your future daughter-in-law. Most women…
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What style of necklace can I wear with a halter dress?
A halter dress is so stylish and flattering because of the V neckline. V necklines look great on every body type. A pendant style necklace that drops down into the V of the halter dress neckline is very chic. Women with long, thin necks should wear a shorter style necklace that covers more area on…
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What kind of jewelry can I wear with a black saree which has a wide red border?
A saree is so chic. You can wear pearl, metal (gold, silver) or sparkly jewelry with your black saree with a red boarder. If you have a warm skin tone gold jewelry would look good. Silver jewelry would flatter a cool skin tone. Usually earrings are enough with a saree. Beautiful earrings will draw attention…
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Are clip earrings back?
Clip earrings have always been a choice for women with non pierced ears. However non-pierced earrings have become more and more popular in recent years. Sustainability being of importance today, has many divas scooping up antique and vintage earrings. All of which were popular before pierced earrings. Designers sent models down their runways wearing clip…
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What’s trending in jewelry now?
What’s trending in jewelry now are combinations of two or three golds together (yellow, rose and/or white gold) in one piece of jewelry. Many fashionistas know it is chic to wear gold and silver jewelry pieces together. However if you can’t decide if you should wear silver or gold jewelry you now have the option…
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What is minimal jewelry?
Minimal jewelry is in Vogue right now. It is extra simple, dainty, delicate, small pieces of jewelry. These jewelry pieces are extremely versatile and can be worn alone or paired with other pieces. For example, wear a simple choker necklace with a longer necklace or you can mix and match metal pieces such as several…
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What jewelry should I wear with a chocolate brown satin dress?
What sort of jewelry should I wear with a chocolate-brown satin dress? My jacket is bronze with sequins in brown & gold. It’s for my son’s wedding at 11:00 AM. Plan to wear my hair in an updo. Your chocolate-brown satin dress sounds gorgeous. Since your bronze color jacket has brown & gold sequins, gold…
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