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:

Rembrandt Charms, Baby Grand Piano Charm

Rembrandt Charms, Tennis Racquet with Pearl Charm

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, 3.70 ct. t.w. Simulated Emerald and .80 ct. t.w. CZ Leopard Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver

Ross Simons, 4.00 ct. t.w. CZ and Simulated Multi-Stone Panther Ring in Sterling Silver

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

Wearing a cocktail ring is dramatic and can make you look and feel glamorous. Cocktail rings date back to the Roaring Twenties, a convivial time when women celebrated their right to vote. Although the Roaring Twenties was a decade of prosperity, cocktail rings at present day can be affordable as well as fun.

Most cocktail rings include a large center gemstone that can add color and delight to your outfit. You may choose gemstones that are precious, semi-precious or synthetic. Just ensure that the ring makes you sparkle!

I like to think that wearing a cocktail ring can take me back to the Roaring Twenties when women were excited as well as proud of their gender.

Click on the below images to view web links of jewelry that can be worn as cocktail rings:

Baccarat MÉDICIS POP RING

Ross Simons, 13-14mm Cultured South Sea Pearl Ring with 2.10 ct. t.w. Multi-Gemstones and .21 ct. t.w. Diamonds in 18kt White Gold. Size 6.5

Ross Simons, 12.00 Carat Rose Quartz and 6.30 ct. t.w. Rhodolite Garnet Ring in 18kt Rose Gold Over Sterling

I believe that jewelry can empower women, especially women who purchase jewelry for themselves. Apart from an engagement ring or a wedding band a woman wears her jewels for herself as an individual not for anyone else.

Jewelry reveals a woman’s taste and personality. What does your jewelry say about your personality? Is it bold, demure, simple, or a combination? Sometimes a woman’s taste changes because she has grown and learned more about herself and what she wants from life.

Wearing jewelry can make a woman feel beautiful, feminine, and self-assured, without emphasizing her age or stature.

The modern day woman may have many aspirations that she would like to achieve. Most importantly, she is a woman who wants to acquire something personal and beautiful that expresses her individuality. What I find most empowering is when women purchase jewelry from female entrepreneurs, as it is a wonderful way to support and empower other women.

Click on the below images to view web links of jewelry that I consider to be empowering for women.

Pomellato, Nudo Classic Ring

There is something uplifting about being in nature. It makes us feel connected to the world around us in a restorative way. Imagine yourself strolling through a magical garden filled with a variety of flowers, leaves, clover, and eucalyptus.

Nature inspired jewelry allows us to express our love of the natural world in a tasteful manner and transforms our everyday style into something we can appreciate throughout the seasons. Incorporating these jewelry designs with your wardrobe will create an earthy sophistication to your look.

Click on the below images to view web links of nature inspired jewelry that will stimulate your mood and help you bond with nature.

I adore wearing my pinky ring because it feels comfortable on my left hand. Pinky rings are believed to be a symbol of self love. Some people maintain that wearing a pinky ring is associated with independence and creativity. I feel that wearing my pinky ring empowers me to be my authentic self without being associated with status.

A pinky ring does not require any specific design. It should however, fit the smallest finger on one’s hand. Having a pinky ring engraved will add personalization that can look sophisticated and smart. Try purchasing one and have it engraved as a gift for someone that you both care about and admire.

Click on the below images to view web links of pinky rings, as well as conventional ring sizes that can be worn on the fifth finger.

I have always been enchanted by fashion icons who wore beautiful jewelry. Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Natalie Wood, all wore timeless statement pieces that dazzled the world over. These fabulous women exuded an elegant confidence and wore their jewelry with enthusiasm.

As first Lady, Jackie Kennedy was frequently seen wearing a pearl necklace. Her gorgeous pearls, both elegant and demure, complimented her dark hair exquisitely. Elizabeth Taylor, famous for her love of diamonds, wore her emerald and diamond drop earrings like a queen. Natalie Wood’s jewelry style was more eclectic and fresh. She looked as though she was having fun wearing her jewelry.

I have included images of these three notable women wearing their jewels, along with similar styles of jewelry that are currently being sold today. I hope that you can enjoy this jewelry style that is reminiscent of the nineteen sixties, a fashion decade that is a favorite of mine.

Click on the below images to view web links of my jewelry fashion icons and jewelry companies:

The Pearl Source, Japanese Akoya White Pearl Double Strand Necklace

Angara, 6-7mm, 18″ Freshwater Pearl Double Strand Necklace

For many years I had the notion that when wearing jewelry the metals and colors should match. Although I still believe that matching metals and colors creates a more streamlined and elegant appearance, I do feel that combining them can be fashionable and adds dimension to one’s appearance. Layering necklaces and bracelets will create a striking effect, especially if worn with black attire. One may consider styling their jewelry in this manner using a proportionate ratio, in order to maintain visual symmetry on the body.

Jewelry that contains gold and silver brings together the world of fine and bridge jewelry in the most accessible way. I highly recommend that you assess your current jewelry collection and try combining different metals and colors together. One thing that I would avoid is combining fine or bridge jewelry with costume jewelry, as the base metals of costume jewelry may contaminate them.

Combining metals can be enjoyable, especially when fabricating a set from jewelry pieces that you already own. This can turn into a fun project that you can do at home. You can turn this into a jewelry party with others who appreciate jewelry as much as you do.

Click on the below images to view web links of mixed jewelry metals and colors:

BaubleBar Lianne Bracelet

BaubleBar Georgette Necklace

Blue Nile, 18″ Petite Infinity Rings Pendant in 14k Tri-Color Gold (1 mm)