Jewelry is a universal expression of style, taste, and even one’s personal story. It is worn in almost every culture and dates back to the earliest civilizations. Undoubtedly, jewelry design and production techniques have evolved, as have styles and tastes, but our reasons for wearing it are pretty consistent.
Why we wear fine jewelry
- Every piece has a personal story or meaning. Some might commemorate a special occasion or achievement, others once belonged to someone important in our lives, and still others were given to us by someone we hold close to our hearts.
- Fine jewelry is universal. Wherever you go, people wear, sell and admire jewelry. It intrigues us, inspire us, and captivates us.
- It reflects the wearer; jewelry reflects our tastes, our artistic style, our fashion sense, and our personalities.
- Jewelry can complete an outfit – adding that final sense of sophistication and savoir faire. Its elegance can elevate any look.
- There’s a jewelry piece for every occasion; it can be as formal or informal as you want it to be. Fine jewelry can work with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt as much as it can with a cocktail dress or formal attire.
So with all these excellent reasons for wearing fine jewelry, why shouldn’t it be worn every day?
7 pieces that you never need to take off
Jewelry that is worn every day and appropriate for every situation should be versatile, taking you from morning to night, occasion to occasion. With that in mind, here’s a look at 7 beautiful types of jewelry that are perfect for everyday wear:
1. Jewelry that is meaningful to you. As an everyday jewelry piece, you’ll never go wrong wearing a piece of jewelry that holds sentimental value. Perhaps it’s a heart-shaped Mother’s Day pendant from your children, studs received from your parents on your graduation day, or a delicate piece expressing ‘love’ from a special person in your life. Whatever the sentimental attachment, jewelry with a story is always fashionable and always appropriate.
Mother’s Day pendant with children’s birthstones.
2. Lockets. Lockets are timeless, attractive, and inherently sentimental. Lockets hold photos of people that are near and dear to your heart. They are meant to be worn, admired and cherished everyday.
Gold detailed locket with oval opal
3. Delicate necklaces. Necklaces that are delicate and not too bold are an excellent way to subtlety add some luxury to your outfit. A necklace with slight details, minimal glimmer, and classy lines is understated enough to be worn daily, but also elegant enough to be worn in the evenings and with most outfits.
Delicate necklace with floating diamonds
4. A bold ring. Cocktail rings are a bit over the top for daytime wear, but a bold, modern style ring can be just perfect for daily wear. Choose rings with a wider band and casual finish, such as a matte finish, for a more all-around, anytime look.
Bold ring set with round diamonds
5. Stackable rings, And while we’re on the subject of rings for daily wear, don’t forget about stackable rings. Stackable rings are modern and stylish and can be mixed and matched with different metals, making them very versatile and very chic.
Gold and baguette diamond staking ring
6. Earrings. When it comes to earrings, small diamond hoop earrings are perfect for combining subtlety with a touch of drama. They’re good for the office, for lunch dates and events in the evening. Equally suitable for all occasions, is a pair of stud earrings with diamonds or other precious stones. Studs are timeless, beautiful, classy and good with that pair of jeans and sweater you love to wear, your professional attire, and the cocktail party you’re invited to in the evening.
Gold and diamond huggie hoops
