No wardrobe is complete without an accompanying collection of accessories. While clothes allow our personality to shine through, so does our choice in sparkling jewellery. Whether our taste is classic, or something out of the box, jewellery has the ability to offset any look that you choose and add that something special to bring everything together.
From personalised jewellery to staple pieces, building your own jewellery collection can reflect your personality even more and allow you to feel dressed up for those special occasions. If you’re starting from scratch with your own jewellery collection, or you want to know the best way to build it up into something more impressive, here’s a guide to creating the perfect collection with your favourite pieces.
Jewellery Essentials
When building your very own jewellery collection, it’s important to start with your essentials that will become your everyday jewellery. These are the jewellery pieces that will never go out of fashion and will become the equivalent to the little black dress!
Jewellery essentials include a number of understated but beautiful pieces that you will become recognised for. A pair of stud earrings are a must, having been in fashion since the 1880s; they haven’t gone out of fashion since! Adding a touch of glamour to an everyday outfit, stud earrings became a must-have to add a subtle sparkle.
Pearls may sound old-fashioned, but they are an appropriate choice across a number of occasions and therefore become a popular essential piece of jewellery. Whether you opt for a simple chain necklace with a pearl, or a pair of pearl earrings, they can be worn to enhance any outfit.
When you hear diamond ring, your mind may wander to engagement rings, but a subtle diamond ring or other stone can also be seen as an essential piece. With a simple, classic design, a ring of this kind can be worn everyday and even passed on to the next generation.
Stacking bracelets have become more popular, allowing you to create multiple looks with just a few simple bracelets. By mix and matching to suit your look, stacking bracelets can be worn throughout the day and into the night, making them an important addition to your jewellery box.
Statement Pieces
Once you have filled your collection with your essential pieces that can see through the week, it’s time to add those special occasion designs that are mostly reserved for events and nights on the town. Adding statement jewellery to your collection is the next step, and it should be a little more eye-catching than your usual pieces.
Chandelier earrings are a must when it comes to choosing statement jewellery. They can glam up any outfit and are the perfect accessory for evening occasions. Choose diamond chandelier earrings or even bold coloured styles to stand out.
Choosing a cocktail ring should also be part of your statement jewellery. Wearing your cocktail ring should be reserved for special occasions when you need to create some more glamour. It can create an eye-catching element to any outfit.
Personalized Jewellery
Investing in personalized pieces, or receiving them as a gift, is the finishing touch to any collection. They are treasured designs that you can choose to wear regularly, or only on special occasions. Birthstones and initials are the most popular when it comes to personalised jewellery, but you may also want to choose to have a bracelet engraved with a significant quote too.
Charm bracelets are another way to make sure your personality shines through, choosing charms that relate to you in some way; with so much choice out there, it’s easier than you think to fill a charm bracelet!