WHERE TO BEGIN?

Start by deciding on a statement piece of jewelry that you wish to wear for a certain event or with a particular dress. When accessorizing, use this as your starting point.

There are two alternatives available to you here: a more understated item that will fit in with the other pieces you'll mix and match it with, or a more eye-catching statement piece of jewelry that you want to stand out as the main point when you're finished.

CHOOSE YOUR SITES

LAYERING JEWELLERY

It's typically advisable to choose one area of the body to concentrate on while layering jewelry. Layering rings, necklaces, and bracelets around your neck, wrists, or fingers will draw attention to your main point. See our stacking necklaces for a collection of the ones we believe work well layered.

If a necklace is your beginning piece, consider stacking other necklaces on top of it. If you're wearing many necklaces, stack them with varying lengths to bring attention to your face. Layered necklaces often look good because they use a variety of shapes, colors, and materials.

If you begin with a ring, you will layer on the same hand's fingers or maybe your wrist.

That doesn't mean you can't wear tiny jewelry pieces elsewhere on your body, but try to keep them more understated so they don't detract from your main point.

You might wear a collection of bracelets that are all similar to one another, such as a set of bangles in a variety of designs or colors that will jangle as you move. Alternately, choose one statement item and combine it with a variety of softer, bracelet- or bangle-shaped designs.

In general, layered necklaces come in a variety of lengths, including choker, opera, and longer. In general, choose an odd number of necklaces with varied or adjustable lengths, however sometimes, simply two necklaces will do. Wear necklaces with some difference in the forms, colors, or textures between them. Choose a prominent main item instead, and the rest will be more subdued. To help you make the most of your necklaces in this manner, have a look at our silver and gold necklace extenders.

You may layer your rings by wearing a variety of stacking rings. Think about selecting a single metal color while altering the textures and designs. Alternately, use metals in various colors that are comparable in design. Alternately, go all out and combine a wide variety of various metal colors, jewels, textures, and sizes. It's entertaining to wear an odd number of rings on one hand and an even number on the other.

You don't want to wear stacked jewelry, right? Scroll down to continue reading.

WEARING A SUITE OF VARIOUS JEWELRY

If you don't want to stack your jewelry, you might wear a variety of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings together that go well together, clash well together, or go with your clothing.

You could still have a main focal point that you can accessorize with more understated items.

Alternately, you may wear a variety of complementary items, none of which will stand out more than the others but yet making you seem put together. These components may be made to match or they may all be unique with hints of similarity.

DO YOU NEED TO WEAR MATCHING JEWELRY?

DON'T WORRY ABOUT LOOKING TOO MATCHY

There is no shame in wearing a set of jewelry consisting of earrings, a necklace, a ring, etc., all of the same style if you want to create a cohesive ensemble.

Although there was a short period when coordinated outfits were uncool, those days are long gone. When it seems right for you, I believe you should embrace matching jewelry items. Putting on a collection of jewelry that all goes together may look great whether you're getting up for a formal event or going out on the town.

ALSO, DON'T WORRY ABOUT BEING NOT MATCHY

It's possible that wearing items that are completely at odds will look good on you. It is good to practice in front of a mirror. Choose contrasting hues, materials, forms, and design elements to discover what complements your attire.

If you don't like clashing or it won't work for the event you're dressed for, choose items with a similar look but that aren't identical.

Choose the sunburst amulet necklace, for instance, and wear it with the simple silver eye amulet stud earrings and amulet bracelet. The sunburst amulet in this instance will serve as a modest focal point while blending in wonderfully with the basic silver patterns because to its brilliant yellow citrine and gold setting.

IT'S OKAY TO COMBINE METALS

We love combining the metal colors silver, gold, and rose gold, even though it was formerly frowned upon.

You may wear several metals with ease even if you're trying for a subtler mixed-and-matched appearance. For instance, the solid gold and opal ring from earlier would look stunning with rings or bracelets made of sterling silver.

However, if you have a collection of jewelry that all has the same metal color and looks fantastic together, stick with it. Jewelry made completely of rose gold, silver, or gold might look great with certain outfits.

FINAL WORDS

It's time to start experimenting to put your look together after you've settled on a piece of jewelry to use as your starting point, determined whether you'll be focused on layering one region of the body or not, and thought about how matchy-matchy or otherwise you'd want to be.

Try out several combinations while looking in the mirror so you can choose what will work best for you. This is a wonderful chance to go through your jewelry collection, try on items you haven't worn in a long time, and consider any holes in your collection that you'd want to fill.

Make a note of the combinations that work so you can recall them later whether you're simply doing this as an exercise or if you come up with outfits you like but aren't appropriate for the event you're dressed for. This is a fantastic method to continuously add variety, intrigue, and adaptability to your clothing.

When you're finished and prepared to depart, think about following Coco Chanel's advice to "look in the mirror and take one item off" before leaving the home. The other option is to embrace your individuality and sense of style, screw Coco Chanel, and just go for it!

PS: As inspiration, don't forget to look at our mixed-and-matched jewelry combinations.