Casual Chic Jewelry

Casual jewelry can be chic with any attire, day or night. There is something about casual jewelry designs that I find to be both relaxed, yet substantial.

Pairing casual jewelry with casual wear can polish your look effortlessly, without producing a formal or dressy appearance. Metal, gemstones, lucite, and leather are great elements to incorporate into your casual chic jewelry collection.

Whether bold or simple, casual jewelry will make a statement without ado.

Click on the below images to view web links of casual chic jewelry:

Hermes Chaine d’ancre bracelet, very large model

Tiffany Paloma Picasso Knot Wrap Bracelet
Georg Jensen OFFSPRING Sterling Silver Necklace
Ross Simons Multicolored Amber Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver
Anna Beck Medium Asymmetrical Tiger’s Eye Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold Vermeil
Ippolita Small Stone Teardrop Earrings in 18K Gold with Turquoise
Bvlgari B.ZERO1 Ring in 18k Rose, White & Yellow Gold

I ❤️ JEWELRY

Heart jewelry is a beautiful expression of love. Jewelry designs that incorporate the heart shape go beyond the concept of expressing one’s love of another person, as it can also be a method of expressing one’s love of themselves. I love and respect myself, therefore I wear heart jewelry to make a statement about self love.

Pendants, bracelets, rings, and earrings all convey heart shape interpretations in a different way. I am particularly enchanted by the heart locket because it can store memories of someone that you love.

Although heart jewelry can sometimes be viewed as being unrefined and of lesser quality, I believe that if the design is strong, then heart jewelry can be elegant and have profound meaning.

Click on the below images to view web links of heart jewelry:

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
Blue Nile Heart-Shaped Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Blue Nile Engravable Sweetheart Locket
Hogan Hollowell Baby Cuban Chain Bracelet with Bezel Heart Center 
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Bracelet
Pandora Domed Golden Heart Ring
Sorellina STARBURST HEART RING
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Full Heart Earrings

Loren Hope, Cupid Heart Earrings in Blush

Stainless Steel Jewelry

Stainless Steel is a dynamic metal alternative to fine jewelry. This metal is affordable, durable, does not oxidize, and is safe to wear.

Stainless Steel has more of a matte finish and may not present the same luster as high-polished platinum, gold, and silver, nevertheless I love the way it feels. The weight of stainless steel is substantial and endures friction without scratching easily.

Give stainless steel jewelry a try and let me know your thoughts. I guarantee that this metal will offer an interesting element and bring something new to your jewelry collection.

Click on the below images to view web links of stainless steel jewelry:

Fossil, Sadie Shine Bright Stainless Steel Bangle Bracelet

Steel by Design Polished Bamboo Hoop Earrings
Blue Steel, Bow And Bling Women’s Stainless Steel Clear CZ Bow and Eternity Band Ring Set
Blue Steel, Silver Lace
Women’s High Polished Stainless Steel Interlocking Ring
LoralynDesigns, Skinny Stainless Steel Bangle Bracelet Set of 3

Fossil, Love Knot Stainless Steel Station Necklace

Kohl’s Stainless Steel Two-Tone Rolo Chain Necklace

Sea Level

Jewelry inspired by the sea is unique as it can take us deep within a place where life exists in water, not land. At sea level, one can bond with nature on a deeper, more intimate level because being within or near water is therapeutic.

Fish, turtles, sea horses, dolphins, and octopi all have their own distinctive characteristics that can be easily translated into beautiful jewelry designs.

If being at sea is not your favorite place, visiting an aquarium will offer a similar experience that will ease your mind and body and take you to a world that is peaceful. We can all use some time to relax and enjoy this natural wonder.

I am confident that you will find the below links to jewelry at sea level to be an enjoyable experience that may even entice you to be near the sea.

Ross Simons Multicolored Enamel Fish Pendant Necklace in 18kt Gold Over Sterling with Emerald Accents
Kenneth Jay Lane Coral Starfish Ring
Ross Simons Belle Etoile “Seahorse” Multicolored Enamel and CZ Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Macy’s Polished Dolphin 18″ Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow, White & Rose Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Multi Green Pavé Octopus Brooch

Cameo Inspired Jewelry

Cameo jewelry was very popular during the Victorian era and was considered a sign of status. Cameo designs mainly consist of portraits and landscapes that are carved stone set in a relief form. Natural gemstones such as agate, black onyx, coral, and mother of pearl are traditionally incorporated in a cameo design. I am also an advocate of synthetic stones and metals, as long as they are attractive and well made.

Although cameos are of antiquated design, they go well with modern apparel. I believe that the design concept of the cameo is like no other because of its beautiful lapidary technique as well as its interesting history.

I have included an image of my maternal grandmother’s gold cameo ring that has been in my family for many years. This ring will always remind me of my grandmother and how much she appreciated exquisite things.

In my opinion, collecting cameo inspired jewelry is not merely about collecting attractive jewelry. It is about collecting works of art.

Click on the below images to view web links of cameo inspired jewelry:

POPORCELAIN Dark Romance Goddess Oval Porcelain Cameo Earrings
BEN-AMUN Cameo Gold Pin
Ross Simons Pink Mother-Of-Pearl Cameo Pin/Pendant with Diamond Accents in 14kt Yellow Gold
Petalura Torre del Greco Cameo Bracelet
LDE AFFINITY JEWELRY Mother of Pearl Cameo Pendant, Fresh Water Pearls & Tanzanite Gemstone Necklace
Ross Simons Italian Blue Agate Cameo Ring with Blue Enamel in 18kt Gold Over Sterling Silver
Macy’s Sterling Silver Mother & Child Cameo Ring with Green Agate, Sapphires and Diamonds
My Grandmother’s Cameo Ring

Jewelry Statement Pieces

When I envision jewelry statement pieces, striking designs come to mind. The jewelry should catch one’s eye and command their attention. The admirer would be inclined to study the article of jewelry and want to learn more. Where did she acquire that piece? What an interesting idea!

Jewelry statement pieces may include different metals and stones and can have high or low details. Regardless, they should stand out from the ordinary.

I believe that inspiration for jewelry statement pieces can materialize from many different sources. Nevertheless, they should invariably be in good taste.

Click on the below images to view web links of jewelry statement pieces:

Ross Simons 18k Yellow Gold Opal and Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Irene Neuwirth 18k Rose Gold One of a Kind Diamond Studded Opal Ring
Zenzii Acetate Link Statement Necklace
Etsy Statement Gold Leaves Earrings in Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Elsa Peretti
Mesh Scarf Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane, Gold Snake Chain Stretch Bracelet

How to store your jewelry

How you store your jewelry is of utmost importance. It provides protection and creates organization, which your jewelry deserves.

There are various types of jewelry storage to consider. Wood, glass, and fabric are all strong options. You can keep the design minimal, or choose something fancy and upscale.

Separating your fine and bridge jewelry with your costume jewelry is crucial, as the base metals of costume jewelry may contaminate the other metals.

I enjoy shopping for jewelry storage because taking care in choosing the right storage makes my jewelry collection feel all the more special.

Click on the below images to view web links of jewelry storage:

China Furniture and Arts Jewelry Box With Mother of Pearl Maidens on Black Lacquer, White
Ross Simons Handcrafted Wooden Jewelry Box
The Container Store Stackers Medium Expandable Jewelry Storage Tray
KLOUD City Two-Layer lint Jewelry Box Organizer Display Storage case with Lock (Blue)
WOLF Medium Zoe Embroidered Jewelry Box

Mark & Graham, Dresser Top Jewelry Box

Benevolence LA Plush Emerald Velvet Travel Jewelry Box

Charmed

Charms are a pleasure to collect and versatile to wear. They depict a woman’s history as well as her passions that may include her activities, hobbies, favorite pastimes, and dreams.

Charms may be used in bracelets, necklaces, as well as pendants. You can purchase a complete charm bracelet, or choose to build one gradually.

I enjoyed curating the below charm images and links to share with you. I feel that the pink enamel breast cancer charm is most fitting since October is breast cancer awareness month which personally holds special meaning for me.

Click on the below images to view web links of jewelry charms:

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Five-Stone Charm Bracelet
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Enamel Blue Box Charm
Aaron Basha Pink Enamel and Diamond Shoe
James Avery Sterling Silver and Enamel Retro Mixer Charm
Rembrandt Charms Sterling Silver Baby Grand Piano Charm
Rembrandt Charms 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Racquet with Pearl Charm
Monica Rich Kosann Adventure Compass Charm with Blue Enamel and White Sapphires
Precious Accents Sterling Silver and Pink Enamel Breast Cancer Charm

Animal Instinct

Animal inspired jewelry empowers a woman to express her persona through jewelry and what a reaction she gets! Possessing a fashionable bestial edge can appear playful, adventurous, and even a little dangerous.

There are so many amazing creatures to choose from. Horses, elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, cats, serpents, and panthers, to name a few. Some animal designs are more abstract and others more realistic, which will affect the overall appearance of the jewelry.

Wearing animal inspired jewelry is alluring and reveals how much a woman appreciates the natural animals in this beautiful world.

Click on the below images to view web links of animal inspired jewelry:

Ross Simons Simulated Emerald CZ Leopard Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Ross Simons Black Spinel Blue and White Topaz Cat Pin Pendant Necklace in Sterling Sterling
Josefina Studio Gold Plated Stainless Steel Elephant Necklace
Retrouvai Fantasy Signet Diamond Lion Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Coach Horse Carriage Enamel Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Menē Serpent Ring in 24k Gold
Ross Simons CZ and Simulated Multi-Stone Panther Ring in Sterling Silver

Minimalist Jewelry

I adore minimalist jewelry because I have simple taste. Minimalism allows a woman to confidently wear her jewelry without fretting over whether or not it matches with what she is wearing. I personally like to wear my jewelry and not allow it to wear me.

Sometimes less can be more if a jewelry item is of good quality and design. Incorporating small diamonds, color stones, or beads can work well and complement the metal. Minimalist jewelry is a good option for everyday attire and will go well with any outfit you choose to wear.

Click on the below images to view web links of jewelry that I consider to be minimalist:

Zoe Lev, Large Bezel Diamond Necklace

Ravit Schwartz, Tiny Gold Disc Necklace
J. Hannah, 14k Yellow Gold Glacé Drop Earrings with Quartz Rock Crystal
Jennifer Meyer, 18k Yellow Gold Ellen Cuff with Diamond Accent
Kathy Bankston, Small 3mm Lapis Lazuli Bracelet, with Lobster Clasp
Monica Vinader, Nura Reef Mixed Finish Bangle set
Blue Nile, 14k White Gold Mini Baguette-Cut Diamond Fashion Ring
Segal Jewelry, 14k White Gold Minimalist Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring – Isla No. 15