Find Your Jewelry Style

Jewelry has incredible power: it lets you make a statement to the world about yourself. The best thing about jewelry is that you can put it on and take it off, changing up what you have to say every day. For something that’s technically considered an accessory, jewelry can have a huge impact on your overall look. You might only wear your favorite shirt a few times, but a bracelet or signature pendant can be worn every day or for extra special occasions. Adding jewelry is an easy way to update your wardrobe, but how do you find styles that suit your personality?

Look at your jewelry box

For starters, look at the jewelry you already own. What jewelry do you find yourself wearing regularly? What are you attracted to when you’re out shopping? Do you love eye-catching statement pieces and stacking bracelets? Are you drawn to bright gemstones? Are you a minimalist or a maximalist? Do you adorn yourself with antiques?

Fill your jewelry box with classic styles

Classic pieces are always in style no matter what year it is, like diamond pendants, pearl earrings or pearl necklaces, a simple gold chain necklace, or hoop earrings. The style of these classic pieces are usually simple but have the ability to look effortless and become an everyday favorite that elevates any outfit. These jewelry box essentials can eventually become heirlooms or handed down to future generations.

The 8 essential jewelry styles you should have in your jewelry box:

Hoop Earrings
Diamond Earrings
Diamond Pendant
Pearl Earrings
Pearl Necklace
Statement Necklace
Cocktail Ring
Charm Bracelet

Once you have your classic pieces, you can start exploring different styles, designs, and trends. Try focusing on type, element, style, or a specific piece.

Jewelry design styles

We’re not talking about the strands your grandma wore—today’s traditional looks are refreshingly contemporary. For example, pearls have been a mainstay of adornment for thousands of years, and today’s pearl jewelry today is fresh and effortlessly wearable.

Get the look: Freshwater Pearl 4-Piece Set

Modern and Contemporary

Sleek, modern pieces tend to catch your eye. Modern jewelry features abstract geometric shapes and mixed metals without a lot of distracting ornaments. From dainty strands of gold to a single silver band, modern minimal jewelry is all about less is more.

Get the look: Diamond Triangle Stud Earrings

Vintage

Do you wear mostly vintage pieces and find yourself inspired by the romance of your ancestors jewelry? If you find yourself gravitating towards jewelry that looks like flowers, precious gems, and regal-looking pieces, your style is likely vintage. Vintage style jewelry mimics hand-crafted costume jewelry with ornamental details, small semi-precious gemstones, and romantic or nature-themed motifs.

Get the look: Oval Emerald Pendant

Trendy and Bold

If you’re always staying up to date with the latest fashion trends and love bold gemstones, big hoops and statement necklaces, then this is definitely your jewelry style. From a customizable name necklace to ear crawlers, you aren’t afraid to shout your personal style with on-trend pieces.

Get the look: 24k Gold Nameplate Pendant

Mix-and-Match

Can’t decide on one style? Mix-and-match your jewelry to define your own style. Mix different metals, and play with size, width, and texture.

Jewelry Shopping Tips

Invest in quality pieces to add longevity to your jewelry.
Which color metal do you like to wear? Gold, silver or rose gold.
Are you comfortable with layering or stacking pieces?
Your jewelry is an accessory to your outfit and it should never compete with what you are wearing.
Trust your instincts. If you love the piece right away, you should get it!