Since I'm going to start talking about Vintage Jewelry, I thought I'd post an article on how to select flattering jewelry styles. Feel free to use the article if you wish, but you may not change it and must include the resource box at the end.


Choosing Your Most Flattering Jewelry Style

For thousands of years people have adorned themselves with decoration in the form of jewelry. Whether it was made from wood, wool, metal or stone the purpose was the same - to enhance or create a desired appearance.

Whenever your wear jewelry, you want it to draw attention to your best features, and camouflage less desirable ones.

Here's a guide to help you pick the best jewelry for you.

Your Necklace
Your necklace can minimize or emphasize your size - Are you tall? Average? Petite?

If you want to create or emphasize a taller appearance, choose longer necklaces and V shapes. A necklace that falls past the bustline and above the waistline will make you appear taller, while a choker style or shorter U shaped necklace resting on the breast bone will shorten your appearance.

The size of your necklace should also be considered. Fuller figures can compliment their proportions with larger, chunkier pieces that would overwhelm an individual with a smaller frame.

Your Earrings
Face shape is important when selecting earrings. Face shapes are generally grouped as: oval, rectangle, round, heart andsquare.

Individuals with an oval face shape can wear any style, while other people should look for styles that contrast their face shape. Square or longshapes will de-emphasize a round face.

By the same token, a longer, rectangular face should stay away from long, dangling earrings and choose smaller studs instead. If your face is square, you need the softness of round or hoop earrings. And for your heart shaped face, choose triangular shapes with a wide base - it will contrast a narrow chin.

Your Bracelets and Rings
You should follow similar guidelines with bracelets and rings as you did with necklaces.

Women of average build and height will find a wide bracelet most complimentary. Petite women should look for more delicate pieces. Tall or full figured women should layer several small or wide bracelets, avoiding very delicate pieces that can look lost.

When selecting rings make sure that the setting doesn't cover your knuckle, which will cause fingers to look shorter and can interfere with movement and comfort. Shorter fingers benefit from oval settings while longer fingers look best with wide bands or simple, round settings.

What You Love
Above all you should select jewelry you love to wear. Jewelry lasts a lifetime and should always feel good to wear, so ultimately make a decision based on what makes you FEEL wonderful.


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