Matching Relationship Necklaces: Style Rules
Jewelry etiquette or the ever-present rules for choosing the most suitable jewels for any occasion, and wearing them with style and grace.
Couple Jewelry are an essential accessory capable of making any outfit unique and glam up. If they are worn incorrectly or out of context they can degrade the entire outfit, or worse, make us look sloppy.
How then do you choose the right jewelry? Don't be concerned, Gioielli di Valenza has put together for you in this mini guide to the most fundamental rules of jewelry etiquette. The guide is a collection of valuable tips to avoid making mistakes and to always be impeccable.
When choosing jewelry it is important to consider your age as well as the look you want to achieve.
You are combining them with, and above all the context of their use.
How much jewelry to wear?
The first rule of elegant is sobriety: never overdo it with accessories. A few carefully chosen jewels, compared to a lot of people who flaunt them without rules and in a snarky manner.
Etiquette, in fact, requires that you wear no more than 3 jewels. Therefore, a set of earrings, necklace and ring is acceptable, but not with the addition of any additional valuable items that aren't included. If you're looking to wear a necklace which is significant and glam you'll need to remove your earrings (or wear them in smaller sizes) and the reverse is also true.
The custom of wearing rings is that you should not wear more than one ring per hand, with the exception of a wedding rings or engagement rings that is worn on the left ring-finger.
Etiquette: day or evening jewels
Just like clothing, jewels can be divided into evening and day jewels. Because they are an element of the outfit, they must be worn in harmony. So, in the daytime simple jewelry is recommended to maintain a sober, but at the equally feminine style. So, yes to clear gems such as amethyst, amber, or stones like topaz and aquamarine. Classic pearls are also acceptable as long as the look isn't too sporty.
As the evening draws in however, there is plenty of room for the most expensive jewels; diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Be aware: according to the etiquette code, diamonds with the exception of engagement rings (for their meaning), should never be worn before the age of 40.
Jewelry Etiquette: When Not to Wear Jewelry
In accordance with the rules of etiquette in certain situations, it is best to avoid wearing jewelry.
In a funeral, due to the tragic circumstances it is advised to stay clear of flashy attire and, as far as jewelry is concerned, only simple earrings as well as the engagement ring and the wedding ring are allowed as it is not a good time for jewelry to show off.
Avoid wearing jewelry while playing sports, on the beach or in the swimming pool. (If you can't go without it, read our guide on how to protect your jewelry when you go to the beach).
Jewelry at work
Wearing flashy jewelry at work is not advisable. It's important to keep your appearance professional and avoid talking about your personal life.