How to Choose Statement Jewelry
Statement jewelry can work wonders to promote your cause, inspire others and add pizazz to your wardrobe. Worn alone or paired with other pieces, motivational pendants range in size, style and price. Sold in boutiques and through online artisans and jewelers, customized statement jewelry can include your name, an important date or a favorite word or phrase. Choosing the right type of statement jewelry is important and can take the guesswork out of what to wear to special occasions. From coining a phrase to wardrobe accessorizing, eye-catching statement jewelry can make a difference. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Making the Right Kind of Statement
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Glimpse through a stack of magazines and jewelry catalogs and mark the designs and phrases pictured that appeal most to you with a Post-it note or flag. Search online using your computer and bookmark any pages that contain the type of statement jewelry you are looking for. Refer back to all your resources and compile a list of items that you would like to purchase or have personalized.
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Choose an item from your list and search online for companies that sell statement jewelry. Comparison price the item and pay attention to extra charges such as sales tax, personalization fees, and shipping and handling. Note the different styles of statement jewelry available. Select items such as charms and pendants in gold, silver, pewter or copper, according to your personal preference.
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Determine which type and color of beads work best with the statement jewelry you have selected. Purchase a dainty chain or leather cord to hang your charm or pendant from, if simplicity is more your style. Layer multiple lengths of chains together with multiple charms or pendants for a dramatic effect and to make a bold statement.
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Purchase a letter set, a bench block, pliers, a ruler, design stamps and a household hammer and follow their instructions for use to make your own statement jewelry if creating handmade items appeals to you. Hand stamp words or phrases into metal, silver or clay. Use a variety of materials in unusual sizes and eye catching colors to design accessories around your wardrobe to maximize their impact.
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Choose clothing and hairstyles that accentuate the statement jewelry. Crop your hair short or pull it up to show off inspirational earrings. Wear necklines that flatter pendants and charms. Pair bold colors with patterned shirts and dresses to make wardrobes pop.
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Tips & Warnings
Some of the most common phrases used on statement jewelry include: hope, peace, love, faith and believe. Use your favorite words or phrases to create signature statement jewelry for a look that is all your own. Big beads mean big business. Chunky stones and beads draw attention to you by making inexpensive clothes look designer.
Refrain from using obscenity or long passages and quotes. Most pieces of signature jewelry are small and limited in space. A few powerful words mean more than a condensed copy of a treasured book or poem. Don't go overboard and wear too many accessories at once. One piece of statement jewelry is often enough to draw attention.
