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| Author: Abigail Restko |
In the past you have done it. You have bought something you would never wear. It may have been cloths, shoes, or jewelry but it is always disappointing. Choices can be so overwhelming that you buy something that seems like a good idea at the time but than you get home and you wonder why you bought it. Art jewelry comes in many styles. Murano glass jewelry, semi precious stone jewelry (including amber and Larimar), shell jewelry, and sterling silver, are just a few of the types available. Sometimes choosing just one piece or even a few pieces can be overwhelming so here are a few guidelines that can help.
1. Consider the size.
When you are walking in a cute downtown and you see a great piece of art jewelry in the window you may just have to go into the shop. You try it on and it looks great but than you start second guessing yourself. Is it to big or to small? Try on the piece (or hold it up if it is earrings). If the piece looks good on you it is not to big. Same goes if you think it is to small. If you are shopping online you can answer this question by reading the measurements of the piece. Get out a ruler and a piece of paper and make the shape of the piece on the paper using the size measurements given. Cut out the shape and than you can hold it up. If the website does not give measurements you may not want the piece unless you are not picky about size. Keep in mind that just because something appears large or small on your screen does not mean it looks that size at every monitor setting. It can be very disappointing when that large amber pendant is the size of a dime or that small delicate bracelet is 2 inches wide.
2. Consider the color.
If the art jewelry piece is metal or it is set in metal think about what color it is. If it is silver and all your other jewelry is gold you may not wear it and the reverse is also true. If it is a necklace but you own no matching earrings ask yourself how often you will wear the necklace with mismatching earrings. Mixing metals may not bother you but be truthful with yourself. If you have never liked this look before you probably will not start to. However if it is a piece that you plan on wearing without other jewelry it may not matter as much. So think about if you would wear the piece alone or with other jewelry and consider what jewelry you could wear with it. Also if the main part of the piece contains no metal (like several Murano glass pendants) ask if the piece is available without the chain or on a different chain. Other options for pendants can also be to put them on different ribbons, cotton cords, or leather cords. Besides jewelry you will need to consider what clothing to wear with the piece. Besides the metal consider colors in the stone, glass, wood, or other materials when you think about what clothing to wear with the piece. Many people try to match colors in clothing exactly to their jewelry. This can be a great look but it is not the only look. You can wear lots of art jewelry pieces with black or white. Also you can wear art jewelry with coordinating colors. Blue earrings might look great with a purple sweater. Or pale green might look great with brown. Also shades of a color are ok. If your sweater is dark blue it is okay to wear a pale blue (like larimar) even if it is not an exact match. Wearing different tones of the same color can often add interest to a monotone outfit.
If you are shopping online there are other considerations to consider. Often colors can look different on monitors than in real life. Also sometimes natural stones can have variations within the same color. The description accompanying the piece will often give a better idea to a true color than the picture. If the picture looks red on your monitor but the description says it is orange consider if you would like it in orange. Another thing to do would be to check the web retailer's return policy. If you can return it because you are dissatisfied with the jewelry for any reason you could send it back if the color is different than expected. Just make sure to pay attention to the number of days you have to return something.
3. Consider if it is practical for your lifestyle.
Considering if a piece will work with your lifestyle is often a large determining factor in how often you will wear a piece. Necklaces that go around the front of the neck and than drape down your back are wonderful for backless dresses. If you have a formal event coming up these can be quite beautiful. If you have not been to a formal event for many years it may be less practical. There are other less dramatic examples of to consider like long earrings for mothers with babies who like to pull on them. With earrings you should also consider weight. Lots of times larger earrings can be surprisingly light so it is always worth picking up a pair of earrings to see how heavy they are. Again if you are shopping online this is a great thing to call the store and ask or to check the return policy.
Art jewelry can be gorgeous and fun. Hopefully these guidelines will help you buy great pieces of handmade jewelry you will wear and look beautiful in. Jewelry is fun but only if it leaves your jewelry box. |
Author Bio:
Abigail Restko is the owner of Glassando a jewelry store and glass boutique in Iowa City, IA. It specializes in handmade jewelry including Murano glass jewelry, Baltic amber jewelry, and dichroic glass jewelry. Readers are encouraged to visit the store site at Glassando www.glassando.com. Article copyright Glassando LLC 2006. |
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