Seven jewelry inspirations to help you accessorize like a pro

We know the rule: invest in classic yet versatile wardrobe pieces then accessorize to your heart’s content to spruce up the look. For a woman in this day and age, it’s essential to learn to accessorize like a pro! Whether it’s necklaces, bangles, earrings or bracelets we’re talking about, getting that burst of color and those perfectly blended metallics just right can make — or break — an outfit.

So round up some style ideas from seven of the newest accessory collections from brands whose mission is to help women look on fleek, all the time, for all occasions.

(Miladay muses)

Variety, not quantity   

Having the right mix in your jewelry box can help you breeze through any occasion in style. It’s not about number; it’s about variation. Miladay Jewels, for instance, has 21 different collections for 21 different styles and tastes, Miladay has something for everyone. Powerful, elegant, simple, practical, heirloom, statement, casual or attention-grabbing, Miladay pieces are seen at beaches, clubs, gala nights, soirees, the office and even the gym and at local leisure spots by every kind of individual.

(Miladay muse Kara Gozali)

(Miladay muse Janeena Chan)

(Miladay muse Sabina Gonzalez)

Experiment with wearable works of art  

Aren’t accessories and fashion simply other expressions of art? Venture out into wearing wearable pieces of art to add an air of sophistication to your look. Think about pieces of jewelry born out of unorthodox inspirations and not your run-of-the -the-mill designs. Women who love unique and uncommon finds (and getting second looks from those who notice them) will find exactly what they’re looking for here. Look to legendary watchmaker Cartier that also creates pieces of jewelry that are just as breathtaking as the artworks in ritzy museums. Their new Cactus de Cartier collection that plays with geometry, cut-outs and proportions borrows inspiration from an unconventional choice — the spiny cactus.

(Worthy to be worn by the queen of the desert)

(Inspired by the sturdy yet beautiful desert flower)

(The perfect balance of geometry and proportions)

(The potential of the spiny cactus to be a thing of beauty)

 

Invest in timelessness  

Who said diamond rings are only for brides-to-be? Diamonds, after all, are a woman’s best friend. Timeless jewelry, although intimidatingly priced at first glance, will give you your return on investment as it stays strikingly beautiful many years down the line and will never look dated. Timelessness over trendiness is a rule worth following. With Tiffany & Co.’s superior selection of the most coveted gemstone in the world, their pieces can be given as extra special gifts on birthdays, anniversaries and other meaningful occasions, and eventually made into heirloom pieces. 

(Jean Schlumberger Sixteen Stone ring in platinum and 18k karat gold with diamonds)

(Tiffany diamond band ring with a full circle of round brilliant diamonds in platinum)

(Engagement rings in platinum with diamonds, counter-clockwise from top Tiffany Soleste® Emerald, The Tiffany® Setting and Tiffany Soleste®)

(Rings in platinum The Tiffany® Setting shared-setting with round brilliant diamonds and milgrain band ring)

 

Consider conversation pieces

Some women like accessories to quietly complement an outfit, but sometimes it’s also a fun alternative to look for that conversation piece that carries the whole ensemble and makes people want to ask where you got it from. Whether it’s a hair piece, a brooch, a collar necklace or earrings that dangle up to your collarbone, Jul B. Dizon’s combinations of precious stones and gemstones of all colors and sizes will give these women something to talk — and rave — about. Glitter, sparkle and twinkle dominate their pieces that look like the stuff of dreams, fairy godmothers and princesses of lands still unexplored.

 

(Flower carved drussy agate with diamonds and rubies in yellow gold brooch)

(Golden facetted and cabuchon beryl with rose cut diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold necklace)

(Coral, blue sapphire, pearls and diamond earrings with dangling white jade with scattered diamonds)

(Flat cut sapphires with multi-colored tourmalines with diamonds in yellow gold)

 

Balance edgy and girly   

Gone are the days when a pearl was a typical, safe choice for the girly girls and leather cuffs and bangles were for the more unconventional. You can now acceptably partner classic jewelry pieces with unusual pairings like leather straps, multi-stranded chains and even ear cuffs, creating style that’s all yours and bound by no rules. Mixing and matching is the only rule that remains, especially for F&C Jewelry designs that resonate strongly with millennials.

(Coleen Garcia for F&C Jewelry)

(Follow your own styling rules with F&C Jewelry)

(From day to night, F&C Jewelry will have just the right pieces)

 

Reinvent a classic 

A classic piece is forever dependable, always tying up an outfit perfectly and filling in the blanks of incomplete fashion statements. Varying a signature design will produce the same striking results, and adding a little more zing gives it a fresh appeal. Check out Charriol. Are you a huge fan of their signature braided wire bangles and rings? Their new Celtic, Forever and Malia collections take the classic design that’s exclusive to them and give it a more youthful, colorful spin. These pieces are particularly handy for days when you want to dress down (think: casual Fridays at the office) but still look put together.

 

(A different take on the classic Charriol band)

(Style ideas for the Celtic collection)

(The distinctive steel cable wound neatly between two rims like the thread on a couturier’s bobbin)

(More playful and flirtatious styles from Charriol’s new Forever line)

(Rose gold pieces dotted with heart-shaped white topaz stone)

(Bring romance and love with you everywhere you go with pieces from the Malia line)

Bolder is better 

This is the “maximalist” woman’s dream. While some women are big fans of the “more is better” jewelry philosophy, experimenting with the amount of accessories to wear with one outfit can be a tricky business. The secret is build up pieces that aren’t too close to each other, like rings and earrings, or bracelets and necklaces, so that not all of your jewelry is concentrated in one spot. With help from Charming Charlie’s larger than life pieces from their new autumn collection that look best when worn together, you can stack, layer and combine to your heart’s content.

(A statement piece perfect for day to night ensembles)

(Bringing the glam look to front and center)

(Autumn palettes are bold and rich)