Top 10 Items for Every Jewelry Box

Trends come and go, but every
fashionable woman knows that there are
staples that never go out of style. The
jewelry box is the place where spending
more money on higher quality pieces
ensures that your investment will last
decades. There are ten essential pieces
that every woman should have in her
jewelry collection. They look fantastic
dressed down for daily activities and
work, and they bring a truly elegant
touch to formal looks and the little
black dress.

Before you buy your staple pieces,
consider your options so that you spend
your money wisely and on jewelry you
will still love a decade or two from
now. Which is your favorite: gold,
white gold, sterling silver, or
platinum? Silver is the least
expensive, but gold is more traditional.
White gold and platinum achieve the
clean and polished look of silver, but
are better quality. If you have the
money to spend on platinum, it will look
beautiful longer and sustain fewer
scratches. The next question to
consider is this: should you splurge on
real gemstones and diamonds or opt for
the less expensive cubic zirconium? The
real thing will obviously last longer
and shine more brilliantly. In
addition, the bigger the stone, the more
you can tell the difference. However,
for smaller settings and for people who
cannot afford real, precious stones,
cubic zirconium is an excellent
alternative if you buy a high quality
piece. Armed with these considerations,
you're ready to pick out your jewelry
staples. In no particular order, these
are the top ten jewelry staples:

1. Diamond Stud Earrings: This is one
piece where you should opt for the real
thing. Until you can afford diamonds,
the cubic zirconium will do, but
diamonds last longer and the unrivaled,
polished shine is part of the appeal.
Perfect for any occasion, they look
beautiful with jeans and a cardigan and
elegant with a formal gown for a night
out. Showcase them by pulling your hair
back from your face. Diamond stud
earrings create a classy, sophisticated,
and timeless look on any woman.

2. Diamond Tennis Bracelet: This is
another essential where the cubic
zirconium is only a substitute until you
can buy the real thing. Both the
diamond tennis bracelet and the stud
earrings emit a lustrous shine that is
absolutely stunning. The same
principles apply here; you can wear your
tennis bracelet anywhere and anytime to
achieve that high class, elegant look.
These and your stud earrings will never
go out of style, and you can pass them
down to future generations as prized
heirlooms.

3. Cocktail Ring: A big, fashionable
ring with a large gemstone setting shows
superior and distinguished taste. The
stone in the ring can be any stone you
love; some popular choices are red and
blue sapphires, garnets, pearls, and
emeralds. If you do not mind
occasionally updating your ring, cubic
zirconium is available in a variety of
stunning colors. Before you choose your
ring, make sure you settle on a color
that will complement most of your
wardrobe.

4. Chandelier Earrings: Although diamond
stud earrings are the height of class,
every woman needs something that
dangles. Again, choose a color that
complements most of your existing
wardrobe so you can wear them often. My
personal favorite is a chandelier
earring made from marcasite and sterling
silver that showcases black onyx. The
antiqued look is quite distinguished and
black matches everything.

5. Pearl Necklace: Simple, classy, and
sophisticated, this timeless piece
embodies class. White pearls are the
most elegant, but other colors are
available. Although they now sell long
strands that you can wrap around your
neck several times, the most timeless
pearl necklace is a shorter strand that
falls just below your collarbone.
Again, the authentic pearl necklaces
look the best. A good imitation does
not exist.

6. Non-Pearl Necklace: Pearls do not
match everything, so you should have at
least one necklace that does not have
pearls. This can be as simple as a
silver or gold chain, or something a
little more extravagant that has a drop
pendant with a gemstone. If you opt for
the latter, try to choose something that
matches your cocktail ring and
chandelier earrings so that you have a
complete set. A diamond journey
necklace and a diamond circle necklace
are popular choices.

7. Statement Watch: How often does
anyone really look at their watch
nowadays? We have phones, computers,
etc. that display a digital and
easy-to-read time. Luckily, this gives
you the freedom to choose a watch for
its form, rather than its function.
Find a stunning watch that matches
everything and wear it to work for a
professional look that does not
sacrifice style.

8. Hoop Earrings: Gold, silver, or
platinum. Not too big, please, these
should be simple. The thinner, smaller,
and more delicate they are, the more
elegant they look.

9. An Artisan Piece: This is the
creative piece. This can be as
outlandish and colorful as you like, but
make sure it is something you will still
like years from now.

Luckily, this can either be cheap or
expensive; the only requirement is that
it is completely original and no one
else has anything like it. These are
pieces you find from street vendors and
private shops. They are often handmade
and have very artistic designs. The
handmade pieces are the best; they
ensure something completely unique.

10. A Large Broach: Stick it on your
coat and keep it there. It should be
elegant, but dazzling. I prefer
marcasite showcasing cubic zirconium or
gemstones for this, too.

There they are, the must have items for
every jewelry box. Any of these jewelry
options will look incredible for any
occasion and leave a lasting impression.

Trends come and go, but every fashionable woman knows that
there are staples that never go out of style. The jewelry
box is the place where spending more money on higher quality
pieces ensures that your investment will last decades.
There are ten essential pieces that every woman should have
in her jewelry collection.

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