Earring is the most basic and indispensable piece in the jewelry box of a lady. You may leave the house without a bracelet or a necklace but you are almost always wearing earrings. It is the most charming part along your face. Select the most appropriate earrings that go well with your face is the most important thing.
Most earring styles go with anything, so they won't become wardrobe issues. Earrings are available in some different basic types: studs, drops, chandelier, and hoops.
Studs
Because they're small, stud earrings are easy to wear. They go as easily with a cocktail dress as they do with jeans. You'll find a variety of styles in cultured pearl earrings, diamond earrings and gemstone earrings.
Drops
Drop earrings are made to dangle below their setting. Swaying with movement, they can add an elegant touch. Pearl, diamond, and gemstone drop earrings are available in various settings.
Chandelier
The earring has multi-branches that hang down from the earring base. At the end of branch are some pearls or other gemstones, most are tear or drop shaped.
Hoops
Platinum, 18k gold, or silver hoops give a feminine touch, and precious metals go with anything. For added sparkle, choose a pair with diamonds.
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9.30.2010
Accessories a man can add to his wardrobe
As the importance of accessories dawns on men, designers are coming up with many options to accessorize all kind of ensemble. Accessories add the finishing touch to any look and you can make the same outfit look different with different accessories. Men’s jewelry does not need to be costly to give the classy appearance.
Remember as far as men’s jewelry is concerned, less is more. Wearing too much jewelry can actually tarnish your image. Also stick to a single material all over for example wearing a crystal and a garnet could look artificial. Opt for ring, bracelet, cufflink and chain made of a single metal like steel or tungsten or leather to get the uniformity in your overall look and appeal. Choose bold colors, particularly if you are wearing leather jewelry to make a statement.
The most common accessories a man can add to his wardrobe are chain, bracelet, finger ring, and earrings. These accessories are commonly made out of leather, stainless steel or tungsten.
Leather Jewelry
Leather has been popular for centuries, and leather jewelry is very sleek and stylish. Men's leather jewelry is also versatile; many different timeless leather men's jewelry pieces are available.
Leather jewelry imparts a cool casual look to your outfit and is fast gaining popularity. Leather has always been used by men for accessorizing but mostly in the form of wallets and belts. Now designers have come up with wristbands and bracelets in leather which are selling like hot cakes. Intricate details on the leather accessory ensure that they do not go unnoticed. They are embellished with anything ranging from embroidery to stainless steel and even gemstones.
Stainless Steel Jewelry
With designers introducing newer designs and patterns everyday, stainless steel jewelry is becoming the mark of the urban man. A combination of chromium and iron ore results in the rust free stainless steel and jewelry made out of this has a shiny finish, durable and scratch resistant, requires low maintenance and does not cause any allergic reactions. Men’s stainless steel jewelry is available as rings, bracelets, pendants, cufflinks, necklaces and chains.
Tungsten Jewelry
Tungsten has been used to reach the stars and this is what probably lends to the sense of adventure and masculinity that designers seek when designing men’s jewelry. Its popularity as the “forever wedding ring” is increasing day by day. One of the strongest amongst precious metals (when combined with carbon to form tungsten carbide), jewelry made of tungsten is practically invincible. Durable, scratch resistant, light weight, no maintenance are just some of its properties and the prominent one being tungsten retains its shine forever.
9.17.2010
Celebrity In Pearl Necklace Style
~ dLoewi ~ Celebrities seem to have a long time love affair with pearl jewelry as most women adore pearls too. Pearls always elevate an outfit to a certain sophistication and status that other jewelry cannot achieve.
The classic string of pearls is getting an instant update. Layering long pearl necklaces with metal chains or with even more pearl strands of different sizes give a funky mix-and-match vibe. Some artists, such as Katherine Heigl, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Sandra Bullock, and Rihanna, do a fabulous job at pairing simple pearl necklaces, long pearl necklaces, and chunky pearl necklaces with the right outfit.
In various public appearances, Heigl channels the Hollywood glamour of the 50’s and 60’s with a modern twist. To show off the elegance of her timeless pearls, Heigl has been seen wearing a classic up-doo to harmonize with the circular show stoppers. She is a master at accessorizing both hair and jewelry to complement one another. For The Ugly Truth movie premier, Heigl radiated in a multi-stranded chunky pearl necklace along with her Lanvin dress.
Rihanna is another artist who has an extreme sense of style. She showed up at the London premiere of Inglorious Bastards wearing, about a thousand layered pearl necklaces. Rihanna took pearls to the edge by piling them on in varying sizes and lengths.
When wearing a pearl necklace, it is important that everyone see the entire arrangement from front to back. Subtle pearl shine is hard to come by, so make sure to show it off all the way around your neck. Keeping hair down takes away your pearls from the fancy fashion.
Pearl jewelries truly bring an element of the past to the present and are great for any occasion, big or small, move premier or movie date night. Pearl jewelries are classic and beautiful. Celebrities and ordinary folks reach the same level of beauty, with or without millions of fans, once that pearl necklace is clasped and glowing delicately around our necks.
9.16.2010
Pearl Necklace Styles
The "classic" piece of pearl jewelry is, of course, the pearl necklace. A pearl necklace adds style to anything she wears. To own a pearl necklace is every woman's desire.
Pearl necklaces come in a wide variety of styles, according to dLoewi:
- Bib: Consists of several strands of pearls of varying lengths.
- Collar or Dog Collar: Consists of multiple strands of pearls worn high on the neck. Very popular during the Victorian era, and making a bit of a comeback now, they are 12-13 inches long.
- Choker Length Pearl Necklace: Similar to a collar, but is worn somewhat lower on the neck and is 14-16 inches long.
- Princess Length Pearl Necklace: Essentially the "classic" length for a pearl necklace, lying slightly below the neck. A versatile necklace, that can be worn with many different styles of neckline, and is 17-19 inches long.
- Matinee Length Pearl Necklace: Traditionally worn for semi-formal occasions, works well with suits and dresses, and is 20-24 inches long.
- Opera Length Pearl Necklace: Generally worn at formal occasions with evening dresses. The pearls should fall below the bust line. To be worn during the day in less-formal settings, the strand can be doubled over. The Opera necklace is 30-36 inches long.
- Rope: This is the longest of all pearl necklace styles. It can also be doubled, as well as knotted. Some rope necklaces have multiple clasps, which allow it to be broken down into shorter strands. Rope necklaces are over 36 inches long.
Choose a pearl necklace, which will match her lifestyle and personality. Choosing a right pearl necklace depends on many factors including age, skin color and occasion. When buying pearl necklace it's a good idea to base your choice of color on skin tone. A young woman wears a pearl necklace it leaves an impression of style, beauty and innocence. An elderly woman wears a pearl necklace it gives an impression of poise, dignity and sophistication.
When buying pearl necklace it's a good idea to base your choice of color on the skin tone of the person they are intended for. In general, pink pearls look best on fairer skin tones, while yellow or golden pearls look best on darker skin tones. An elegant pearl necklace is a great gift idea for special days like marriages, anniversaries, birthdays, valentines, mother's day etc. When buying a pearl necklace, there are a few things to keep in mind including surface, color, size, luster, and shape. The pearl necklace is strung in many fashions. The center pearl being bigger and the remaining tapering down the size, is a style in fashion too. The pearl could be bigger or smaller depending on the design, if you prefer big sized pearls then one strand pearl necklace would look beautiful.
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