The Rules of Mixing and Matching Jewelry

Deven Davis

The Rules of Mixing and Matching Jewelry

The 2017 runways were full of bold mixing and matching across the board, and it looks like more of the same in 2018. Here's how you can try mixing and matching jewelry with confidence.

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You want to be noticed and create a look that tells the world who you are with a single glance. Cool, collected businesswoman or updated and on-top-of-it, your outfit works hard to present the right image. Shouldn't your matching jewelry do the same?

If you love to wear several pieces at once or seek a way to make your jewelry look coordinated, a few pointers can give you the end result you're looking for. Learn how to stand out with jewelry that shows everyone you're a woman of quality.

If You Live to Wear a Lot, Matching Jewelry Completes a Look

Less is more is not a sentiment that everyone lives by. If you agree, you're a woman who loves to layer on necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. If this is how you enjoy your fashion, be yourself and don't change a thing.

Consider the benefits of matching jewelry. You can decorate every part of your body, from your neck to your ears and arms, and retain that cool, matching look you were going for from the get-go.

Jewelry acts as a form of expression of who you are. If you're ever in doubt, check out tried and tested rules for matching jewelry, to help you wear it correctly in the corporate world.

Go for Higher Quality Jewelry That Is Timeless

If you are looking to change out or upgrade your jewelry, you might not know which direction to take your purchases. Do you get trendy items that look great now? Or is it better to invest in something that looks great no matter what the occasion?

There are a few reasons why quality matching jewelry is the best choice to make when it comes to updating your wardrobe.

It's higher quality, ideal for those with sensitive skin since it isn't made out of cheaper materials.
It will stay in style for a long time.
Higher quality materials mean the jewelry lasts longer.

Focus on One Area of the Body

Even when you are wearing matching jewelry, it is best to pick a certain area of your body to show off. Let this be the focus when it comes to your jewelry. That way you'll look great, but it won't appear overwhelming.

You can choose to focus on areas such as:

Your neck
Wrists
Ears

When dressing to get ahead at work, be aware that while matching jewelry looks great, you want to follow a few unspoken rules of jewelry in the workplace. So go ahead and wear earrings and a necklace with confidence. Just pick one that will stand out, and let the rest of the jewelry complement it, rather than overpower it.

Pick a Stone That Means Something to You

Jewelry is more than just gold and silver pieces. Many women are discovering certain stones complement their outfits and make them feel beautiful. When picking out matching jewelry, consider a stone that has special meaning to you.

Moonstone is a popular item that has a timeless quality to it. The stone is usually white in appearance with an inner glow that is blue. If you are worried this is too much of a hippie look to wear to work, go with a smaller stone.

Moonstone jewelry can be worn to achieve either a minimalist or hippie look. It depends on your outfit, the size of the stone, and how you want to pull it off before you head out the door.

Birthstones are another popular choice. You can have a birthstone ring created, with all the birthstones of people who are important in your life.

Mix It Up

The rules used to state that mixing metals was something to avoid. While you should follow the rules of taste depending on where you work, there is a lot more freedom in 2017 to do what you want with jewelry.

This includes:

The ability to mix metals. Go ahead and combine gold and silver.
Wear rings on whatever fingers you like. There is no longer a hard and fast rule about the left ring finger for marriage or engagement rings only.
Look for jewelry sets that you can mix and match together.

Pair Everyday Jewelry with Special Jewelry

If you have a ring or ring set you wear daily or like to use a watch, incorporate that into your jewelry for the day. If you find yourself going out to a party, or dressing to get ahead at work, don't take off your favorite watch or wedding rings.

Plan to make them part of your outfit. Your jewelry should be an extension of your personality and who you are. Add on the pieces you love, and wear your daily jewelry with confidence.

Update Your Jewelry Today

If you are ready to make changes to your existing collection, upgrade your jewelry with some timeless jewelry that will look great for more than a season. You can still keep your old jewelry, but upgrade to a quality look that will serve you well in any setting.

Keep in mind that many old rules about jewelry no longer exist. Take care to follow good taste in your place of work, but feel free to engage in new trends, like mixing metals, or a stone that means something special to you.