Jewelry
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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How can you wear eyeglasses & earrings together?
Eyeglasses and earrings can be very stylish when worn together. Statement eyeglasses such as large glasses, unusual shapes, unique lens colors, bold color rims or decorated eyeglass frames can transform your look. If you are wearing statement glasses opt for a single earring (very chic) or simple style earrings. Avoid dangly, shiny/glitzy and bold earrings.…
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What is the January Birthstone?
The January birthstone, the garnet, is a semi-precious gemstone thought to be energizing. Natural garnets are dark red but they can be other colors such as orange, pink, green, black and honey brown. Since they are available in a number of colors prices will vary according to the size, color and condition of the stone.…
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What are the new jewelry rules?
Jewelry rules have changed from wearing one statement piece (or less is more) to more is more. Wearing a lot of jewelry and/or big, colorful, chunky, glitzy, gold, and silver pieces will POP the basics you wear or can complement bold outfits. Jewelry designers are mixing textures in unexpected ways, adding movement to many pieces…
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What necklace style goes with a “V” neckline?
“V” necklines are not only flattering on everyone they are beautiful and can be sexy too. A necklace such as a pendant that hangs down in the V of the neckline repeating the V design is so chic. From a design standpoint, it is the perfect necklace for V necklines. Pendants come in different lengths.…
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What is an Oura ring?
An Oura ring is a wearable, smart ring, that tracks your sleep, heart rate and skin temperature. This fitness tracker analyzes your daily movement, how much rest you’re getting, and more. All the information is displayed through a corresponding phone app. The Oura is both fashionable and can improve your personal wellbeing. It evaluates your:…
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What type of earrings do you wear with a chunky necklace?
A chunky necklace is usually large, chunky and/or an elaborate statement piece. It calls attention to your face area and draws attention upward away from your body making a statement. No earrings or small, simple style earrings are appropriate and in good taste when wearing a chunky necklace or statement necklace in Western cultures. Button…
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What jewelry can I wear with a black dress & black shoes?
What jewelry can I wear with a black dress & black shoes? The dress is simple & short. Your black dress sounds very elegant and chic. A piece of statement jewelry (earrings or necklace) would look great with a simple black dress. One statement item in an outfit is usually enough. You can carry a…
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Are rubies the July birthstone?
Rubies are the July birthstone and a traditional gift for those celebrating 15th or 40th anniversaries. The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means “red.” They date back almost 2000 years and are referenced four times in the bible. They are rare precious stones cherished by royals and aristocrats and can cost…
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What is Bakelite jewelry?
Bakelite jewelry is made from lightweight, fire-resistant plastic. It is a blend of phenol and formaldehyde and some collectors say they can smell Bakelite when it is immersed in hot water. This plastic jewelry was hot in the 1920’s to the 1940’s but was replaced with jewelry made from cheaper plastics. Designs on this jewelry…
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