Style on Balance

Pulling together a look that looks good on you relies on balance – balance in color, balance in shapes and balance in accent. When adding jewelry to an outfit, balance counts, too. If you opt for big and bold jewelry for a statement, don’t mix that look with delicate jewelry. And, when the jewelry is big and bold, go easy with the color and the lines. Solid color and simple lines help the big and bold be the focal point.

Don’t be afraid to mix metals and stones. It’s A-OK to wear a mix as long as the styles coincide. For example, a simple strand of hematite paired with a single strange of pearls offers a defined look with just a touch of edge. Frankly, I pair those two with a same-thickness omega in silver and one in gold. I think the juxtaposition of opposite colors and opposite metals is modern and it is consistent with the eclectic nature of my being.

Be sure to wear the right length! Choose a necklace that lays just below the collarbone when pairing it with a deeper cut neckline. Wearing strapless? Go with a choker. Longer length necklaces look best with higher cut necklines – and it goes without saying that if your long necklace ends right where your neckline begins the two don’t balance each other well.

Look for interesting combinations of semi-precious stones and for semi-precious stones with a one-of-a-kind look that only nature can offer. The combinations and patterns are infinite, bounded only by the jewelry designers imagination, and they are a great way to add value to your wardrobe without a bank-breaking investment. Besides, they last forever.

Looking to spice up jewelry pieces you haven’t worn a while? Add a back-of-the-jewelry-box pin as an enhancer for a string of stones and you’ve got a new kicky piece – and the pin doesn’t have to dangle from front and center. Secure it off center – half way between front and center and your collarbone -- for a totally modern look.