How to choose a necklace: 3 criteria to help you

Necklaces have existed for as long as humanity itself, so it is safe to say they are not exactly new. Of course, they have not always been made of gold or stainless steel. In the beginning, they were mainly made of leather, ivory and sometimes wood. It was in ancient Egypt that people began to attach aesthetic value to them, and it was the Egyptians of that era—great lovers of beautiful jewelry—who advanced the art of jewelry-making and fine jewelry. Oh yes, pyramids were not the only thing they were good at!

The necklace quickly became a centerpiece of any self-respecting jewelry collection. It comes in many styles: close-fitting necklaces or long necklaces, as well as opera necklaces, collar necklaces, bib necklaces, and lariat necklaces. Jewelers never stop doubling down on creativity to design unique, original pieces by combining different precious stones or blends of noble metals.

What’s more, each stone has its own characteristics, which give the necklace its very special character. Luxurious necklaces aren’t the only ones to steal our hearts; costume necklaces, often highly original, are not to be outdone. In this way, small medallions, shells, and pendants adorn our necklines with a thousand colors.

For women, the choices are impressive: ethnic or bohemian necklaces, elegant silver-toned bib necklaces, gold chains, multiple pendants or pearl necklaces, rhodium-plated white gold, semi-precious charms, charms, resin—the list keeps growing. With so much variety, it’s not always easy to find your way around.

Besides, one question remains. Do you know how to choose necklaces that truly flatter you, or do you simply follow your heart? At Maison Scarlett, we wanted to sort through the information on the subject to offer you a little roundup of everything you need to know to choose a necklace without making a mistake. Let’s go!

Contents:

• Choosing a necklace based on your body shape
• Choosing a necklace based on your jewelry set
• Choosing a necklace based on the occasion

Choosing a necklace based on your body shape

I’m sure you’re not surprised to read this criterion 😊 It’s repeated quite often when it comes to clothing fashion and accessories in general. It bothers us a little too, but we have to admit that sometimes, Body shape should be taken into account for our well-being. So, when it comes to necklaces, how does it work?

Ladies, if you’re petite and very slim, you should avoid very long, large statement necklaces. The length of the chain can make your figure look shorter, and a very large pendant could weigh it down. It all depends on your style and tastes, of course, but we recommend favoring short to medium-length necklaces that aren’t too statement-making.

If you’re petite but not particularly slim, the size of the medallion will have less impact, so you can have fun alternating between delicate pendants and thicker, more statement pendants. However, the length of the chain should be taken into account. What falls at neckline level on taller women will naturally fall lower on you. That’s not a problem in itself, but if you don’t anticipate this effect, it could change the whole style of your outfit.

Some of us can pull off anything. That’s the case for ladies with rather long necks, slender figures, and versatile body types. Long, short, choker, studs, sequins, EVERYTHING—you can dare anything. It would be a shame to miss out!

Rounder figures will be enhanced by long, statement necklaces. A necklace that is too short could accentuate the shoulders. Chokers and collar necklaces should therefore be avoided. And what if you’re petite and curvy? Go for a medium-length, fairly thick necklace for a guaranteed stylish look !

Be careful if you have a short neck: we tend to think that very short necklaces will counteract this effect, but it’s actually quite the opposite—they make it even more noticeable. So we prefer a longer necklace to avoid making our neck look tiny.

Choosing a necklace based on your jewelry set

Yes, we tend to forget it, but our jewelry needs to match 💎 If you decide to wear all your most statement pieces at once, you risk looking more like a Christmas tree than a fashionista! So choose your accessories carefully.

Blue stones such as labradorite, turquoise, topaz, and sapphire will pair perfectly with an outfit in similar shades and other silver or white gold jewelry. The small dreamcatcher necklace will undoubtedly pair perfectly with a slightly bohemian bangle or cuff.

You can also play with layering jewelry such as short necklaces, opera-length necklaces and long necklaces to create a true gradient of lengths and look ultra-trendy. The same goes for rings and bracelets. Mix your bangles, cuffs and delicate chains, or layer signet rings, bands and midi rings. The key, once again, is to avoid wearing everything together on the same day.

Never forget that the most important thing is to dare! In jewelry as in fashion, there would never have been any evolution if a few little revolutionaries had not dared to break the rules.

A piece of jewelry should enhance your figure, highlight your best features, and subtly reveal certain aspects of your personality. So if there’s only one piece of advice to remember, it’s this: enjoy choosing the accessories and jewelry you love. Maybe you’ll become tomorrow’s trendsetter?

Choosing a necklace based on the occasion

Well, it is true that I have just written a few lines about the importance of daring to embrace your tastes and pleasing yourself, and now I am going to tell you that there are still limits. (Hey, isn’t she leading us around in circles a bit?)

Let it be said: it is essential to treat yourself and dare to be yourself. That is what is so great about a piece of jewelry: you do not have to adapt to it; quite the opposite. Nevertheless, there are times when you need to keep it subtle. Society has its rules and conventions too.

You fully embrace your punk style, but on your best friend’s wedding day, studs and skulls may not be the most appropriate choice.

That doesn’t mean you should only wear mother-of-pearl beads or rhinestones for the occasion; it simply means that sometimes you need to know how to make more appropriate choices depending on the situation. Perhaps you own more discreet little silver chains, or pendants and accessories that are a little less eccentric?

Similarly, we will often advise you to adapt your jewelry to professional appointments, for example, or particularly special events. Apart from a few exceptions, you have free rein. Costume jewelry charms and trinkets of every kind, unicorns galore, studded chokers or semi-precious stones with jeans and sneakers—dare to be yourself. As Oscar Wilde so aptly said, everyone else is already taken.

A lover of fine jewelry, a collector of costume jewelry, a fan of bracelets, rings, earrings and watches of every kind? Do you own an impressive jewelry collection and need to keep your treasures safe? Come and discover our range of jewelry holders; here too, you are sure to find a storage solution that suits the jewelry enthusiast you are.