How to Wear Jewelry: 10 Rules to Avoid Mistakes

Jewelry. Ornamental objects worn by a person to embellish, enrich, or enhance an outfit. Once upon a time, they were necessarily precious. But, thanks to style icons like Coco Chanel and Jacqueline Kennedy (her unforgettable triple strand of pearls was a piece of jewelry—cultured pearls, yes), this custom was popularized. This paved the way for costume jewelry capable of flawlessly rivaling the most precious and prestigious jewelry. As for the rest, everyone knows. “All that glitters is not gold,” but how can you wear jewelry to perfection without making mistakes? Let’s find out together with 10 simple tips.

Yep. My dear ladies, we’re celebrating complete sets. It’s no longer the custom to show off a matching brooch, bracelet, and ring in one look. Or a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet. Just one unique statement piece is enough to make us look elegant and classy. Or perhaps, given the latest trends, we can opt for wearing jewelry with a beautiful array of different bracelets. Mixing is now possible. Much easier and within everyone’s reach. And yes, we can even mix real jewelry and costume jewelry, as long as it’s done with taste and personality. However, if we fill our wrists with bracelets, we shouldn’t overdo our fingers with rings. Conversely, if we wear a statement ring or several pieces that fill every finger, it’s better to leave our wrists free. We need to find the right visual balance. Too much is always bad; I’ll never stress this enough.

10 Rules for How to Wear Jewelry the Right Way

1. Jewelry shouldn’t be worn on the beach. It’s useless, and it’s unsightly to see the white mark left on tanned skin when removed. Plus, it can get ruined.
2. White gold is more suitable for evening wear, while yellow gold is also fine during the day.
3. Jewelry shouldn’t be worn at funerals. These are events where pure sobriety is more appropriate.
4. Pearls shouldn’t be given without a coin in return. It’s a bit like wallets. This dispels the superstition that they bring tears.
5. When hosting guests, never wear heavy jewelry. Etiquette is clear: you should be less presentable than your guests so as not to make them feel uncomfortable or out of place.
6. Perfume should be sprayed on a few minutes before putting it on to prevent it from oxidizing or ruining. Never while you’re already wearing it.
7. Long necklaces are best if you’re tall. Never underestimate optical proportions; they matter even with jewelry.
8. Brooches should be worn on the left to avoid them colliding and causing friction with the shoulder strap.
9. A watch, even if it’s a piece of jewelry, should not be worn at all during informal evenings.
10. Brides can only wear earrings, a choker (preferably pearls), and an engagement ring on the right ring finger. Nothing else.

We Choose to Wear a Jewel That Speaks About Us

In conclusion, to wear jewelry to its fullest potential, we must remember that it must be able to illuminate, illuminate, and enhance us. It must absolutely not hide us or steal the show with excessive sparkle. That said, let’s indulge as much as we like and give that extra touch to our look by following the style that best represents us with our favorite jewelry. Let’s make it speak to us, perhaps through a subject or symbol that reflects us. Personally, I love anything involving feathers, dandelions, moons, and stars. I’m less drawn to suns and crosses, however. What about you? What jewelry, real or fake, can you not live without? What’s your favorite subject? Wedding rings and engagement rings are obviously not an option.