| Choosing estate jewelry can be a little scary at first | | | | again the choices are endless from large and |
| but what you need to remember is buying estate | | | | overwhelming to dainty and feminine. The length and |
| jewely is no different than choosing your wardrobe. | | | | size of your fingers plays an important role in what |
| The most important thing is to buy jewelry you like | | | | will look good. For example long skinny fingers don't |
| and that works with your personality and wardrobe | | | | look good with huge oversized rings, yet a woman |
| to make your fashion style. You need to watch for | | | | that has long thicker fingers they look exquisite. Long |
| quality and reputable sellers. Online is the perfect | | | | nails? Short nails? it all makes a difference. Play and |
| place to buy estate jewelry. | | | | see what you like what looks good. Also determine |
| It also never hurts to try something different and | | | | where you will be wearing these rings. For example if |
| buy jewelry that's a little different than what you | | | | your working around fine fabrics you'll not want any |
| would normally buy. Change is good! What's most | | | | rins that have sharp edges that could snag. Your |
| important is that your jewelry adds the finishing | | | | rings are also part of your total statement. |
| touches to your outfit. Make your fashion statement | | | | When purchasing necklaces be certain you know |
| count and get noticed! | | | | your neck size so that you get a good fit. This is |
| You need to determine what you want your jewelry | | | | very important when purchasing on line as you don't |
| to do. Do you want it front and center stage? Do | | | | get a chance to try. If your neck is average in size |
| you want it to compliment? Do you want it subtle? | | | | then a 16" necklace will look great, however if you |
| The occasion or event you'll be wearing your jewelry | | | | have a somewhat larger than average neck then a |
| to is also important - make certain it is fitting. A sexy | | | | 16" necklace could be too tight. Measure the length |
| oversized choker might be perfect for a night on the | | | | of some of your favourite necklaces you already |
| town but may not be fitting for the boardroom. | | | | own. This will give you a good indication of what |
| Although you may have a favorite designer. There's | | | | length you prefer. Opera necklaces which are over |
| really no need to stick with just one designer. In fact | | | | 30" are terrific. They can be double wrapped, |
| there's no need for the pieces to actually be | | | | knotted, or whatever else your imagination comes up |
| designer. There are plenty of wonderful pieces on | | | | with. When choosing colored necklaces make sure its |
| the market that are unsigned but certainly make a | | | | a color that compliments your skin tone. It may |
| fashion statement. Mix and match your jewelry to | | | | match your outfit fabulously but if it doesn't match |
| give it character and a little pizzaz! | | | | or compliment your skin tone your look could be lost. |
| Costume Jewelry, both signed and unsigned, is an | | | | When purchasing bracelets you'll need to decide |
| affordable way to complete your look. Costume | | | | where you're going to wear them, and how |
| Jewelry can be bought for a low price and has plenty | | | | noticeable you want them to be. The availability of |
| of life. Heck we see costume jewelry back to the | | | | size and shape is endless - you can go from large |
| 1920s still in excellent condition. What's great with | | | | bangle bracelets to dainy gem bracelets. If it is a slip |
| costume jewelry is you can use it, get tired of it, put | | | | on bracelet be sure that it will fit over your hand. |
| it away or give it away and have still gotten good | | | | Make certain to measure your wrist as the fit of a |
| value for your money. Designer pieces tend to cost a | | | | bracelet is very important. To large and it will look |
| little more, last a little longer, and they usually follow | | | | sloppy and may even slide off. Too small can |
| more traditional lines so you can wear them for more | | | | constrict your wrist movement. |
| than one or two seasons. | | | | When purchasing earrings - the shapes and styles are |
| Sterling Silver is affordable and very versatile. If you | | | | endless - from dangles to chandeliers to hoops to |
| don't want to spend the money for sterling, then | | | | studs to buttons. From enamel to beads to gems to |
| purchase some silver plate pieces. Silver is a must | | | | metal to wood. Size of the earrings is very important |
| have to any wardrobe! You can go from dainty and | | | | to the statement your making. The larger the earring |
| delicate to large and noticeable. It can be dressed up | | | | the more noticeable and the more incorporated they |
| or down and is acceptable for any event or occasion. | | | | become into your total look. Large earrings aren't for |
| We always recommend have some gold plate or gold | | | | everyone - depending on your face size and shape |
| tone pieces in your wardrobe basics also. 10-14k gold | | | | they may actually detract rather than attract. |
| may be a bit too pricey for many but gold plated | | | | Experiment and find what looks best on you. |
| jewelry is quite affordable and will give you good | | | | Your jewelry choices are endless - no matter what |
| value for the cost. Gold like silver can be dressed up | | | | your tastes, your likes, your dislikes. You'll be able to |
| or dressed down and is perfect for a very classy | | | | complete your look just the way you want it with |
| look. | | | | little effort. So be sure to make your fashion |
| When purchasing rings you can have great fun - | | | | statement! |