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How to choose earrings for an evening

Published on April 18, 2023

Which earrings to choose when going out for an evening event? It’s a question women often ask themselves when the critical moment arrives: after having painstakingly chosen the dress and accessories, it’s the turn of the jewels. And, in particular, earrings, which must match the dress, but also the shape of the face. For this aspect read: How to choose earrings.

Orecchini Lunaria Alta indossati — Orecchini Lunaria Alta di Marco Bicego indossati

In addition to identifying the size and shape of earrings that best match your face, you need to focus on the type of event or occasion you are attending. In general, earrings worn at night tend to be more formal and sophisticated than earrings worn during the day. Here are some types of earrings you might consider for an elegant night out:

1. Drop earrings. Drop earrings are very elegant and can be made in a variety of materials such as pearls, diamonds, silver or gold. Of course, there are also drop earrings in plain metal and synthetic stones, such as cubic zirconia. This type of jewel is a classic, which easily matches the choice of dress and can be the simplest idea when you don’t know exactly if the evening will be super elegant and formal, or normal routine.

Orecchino a goccia della collezione Amuleti di Nanis

2. Pendant earrings. Drop earrings are perfect for strapless dresses or V-necks. They are therefore a choice that can be easily related to the type of dress worn. Again, they can be made in different materials and colors. Dangling earrings are usually even more visible: they therefore require careful evaluation in the choice of color and size. For a very formal evening or a ceremony, it is better to opt for pendant earrings that are not too large. For an evening at the disco or a party with friends, larger and more lively pendant earrings are also fine.

Orecchini chandelier con diamanti indossati di Leo Pizzo, collezione Venezia

3. Hoop earrings. Hoop earrings are a jewelery classic and complement many styles of clothing. You can a pair of shiny or gold metal earrings for a sophisticated look. However, hoop earrings can also be a trap: in this case, the size matters a lot in relation to the shape of the face and the dress. Very large hoop earrings, from the Seventies, they are not recommended for ceremonies and intimate evenings. Better to opt for a size that does not exceed the circumference of a coin.

4. Gemstone earrings. Earrings with precious stones, such as diamonds, sapphires or rubies, are perfect for formal events such as weddings, gala parties or important corporate events. It is a choice that wants to underline your role, a social status or, often, a good choice (at least from an economic point of view) of the partner. Not to be worn for evenings with friends, informal occasions, a disco or a simple birthday celebration: they would be excessive.

Orecchini con ambra, rubini e diamanti brown firmati Fawaz Gruosi

5. Pearl earrings. Pearl earrings are an excellent solution for any kind of occasion. They are perhaps less suitable for very lively evenings at the disco or parties where color prevails, such as Carnival or Halloween. For all other occasions, a pair of pearl earrings will always do. Moreover, they match any outfit, even sporty.

Orecchini Constellation indossati in oro, perle coltivate, ametista e diamanti

How to wear jewels, the new rules of etiquette

Published on January 22, 2023

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How many jewels to wear? Does the watch go well with an evening dress? And the rose gold … Six rules to break, but be careful ♦ ︎

Don’t wear a watch in the evening. Diamonds are only allowed after 6pm. Rose gold is of poor quality … These are some of the rules that have been respected by generations of women for many years. Those, at least, of a certain social class. Even today there are those who follow these unwritten precepts. But do they still make sense? Here are six rules that are all or in part outdated and which, therefore, you can safely break. But, be careful: as long as you don’t bury the aesthetic sense.

Rule number 1
Rose gold is not of bad quality

At the beginning of the 19th century, rose gold was very popular in Russia and for this reason it was also known as Russian gold. Pink gold is obtained by adding copper to pure yellow gold. Of course too much copper makes the alloy less valuable (because it contains less yellow gold), but it also gives it a too bright hue. Today, however, this is no longer the case. Rose gold is back in fashion and jewelers carefully dose the amount of copper in order not to obtain an excessively charged color. Therefore, it is better to choose jewelry made with a metal that is not too redish.

Rule number 2
Pearls are worn even before the age of 40

The classic string of pearls around the neck has been the jewel worn by mature women for decades, especially when paired with classic dresses: a cashmere sweater or blouse under a full dress. These have been the uniforms of entire generations. Today, however, pearls are also used by many jewelers in a very creative way, both for very expensive and affordable jewels. And today a pearl necklace can also be worn very well on jeans. So, wear pearls even if you are under 30.

Rule number 3
When to wear diamonds before 6pm

Know that, according to some, this rule is still in effect. But only a few are required to respect it, for example members of the British royal family. Yes, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle (who probably does not think about it after their farewell in London) cannot wear diamond jewelry before evening, that is by convention before 6pm. With one exception, however: rings are allowed. engagement or diamond jewelry in some particular ceremonies. What about the rest of the world? He certainly doesn’t pay attention to rules like these. Apart from engagement rings, which are always allowed, earrings, necklaces and bracelets can be worn. But only as long as the context is adequate: on the occasion of important shows, elegant parties, ceremonies. In short, diamonds yes, but not to go to the office or go shopping: in this case they are really excessive.

Kate Middleton al Bafta con collana e orecchini di diamanti e smeraldi

Rule number 4
When to wear the watch in the evening

Once leaving the house in the evening meant a special occasion. The watch was worn by her husband or boyfriend, so it was not necessary for a woman to wear it. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. But the watch should be considered, however, as an accessory to coordinate with the rest of the dress. A sporty brown leather strap does not go well with an elegant black evening dress. Better, if anything, a watch with a white or yellow gold mesh strap with a small case. In short, in the era of smartphones, the watch has increasingly an ornamental function: no one leaves their mobile phone at home, while a timepiece can be done without. So if you want to wear it in the evening, consider it as a jewel to coordinate with the occasion.

Paris Hilton sfida le convenzioni indossando un orologio di de Grisogono in oro bianco e diamanti assieme all'abito da sera — Paris Hilton sfida le convenzioni indossando un orologio di de Grisogono in oro bianco e diamanti assieme all’abito da sera

Rule number 5
How to mix gold and silver

This rule is definitely out of date. There are even jewelers who offer earrings, rings or bracelets made simultaneously in gold and silver. Rather, it is the quality of the jewel that counts. Silver that is passed off as white gold is certainly not a great idea. A design jewel that uses both gold and silver together can be very precious. And different jewels? Also in this case what matters is the combination, the mix of styles that must be pleasant and homogeneous.

Anello in argento, con oro rosa e giallo di Spinelli Kilcollin

Rule number 6
How to wear more than five jewels together

Be careful: turning into a Christmas tree is not advisable even today. But it can be fun to wear lots of different bracelets, or to stack thin rings. This way you can easily cross the roof of five jewels together, but that’s fine. The real problem, if anything, is choosing the right jewelry. Increasing the number is no guarantee of a pleasant effect. For this reason, some jewelers offer jewels that are specially designed to be combined.

Anelli impilati con zaffiri di diversi colori di Gumuchian

How to choose the brooch

Published on January 2, 2022

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The brooch is back in fashion: but how to choose it? ♦ ︎

Who knows why, the brooch has gone through years of oblivion. Forgotten, neglected, even despised. The brooch was seen as the jewel that grandmother used, an heirloom to keep in the drawer if it is a special inheritance or, at most, a decoration to wear if the object has a particular meaning, such as initials, the symbol of some importantly, a jewel associated with special events. Until yesterday. Because the brooch is back in fashion, rightly awakened from the deep sleep in which it had been asleep. Great jewelery houses have proposed luxurious brooches based on gold, diamonds and precious stones. But even the small brands have decided that the brooch has every right to be a jewel to be displayed on an item of clothing such as jackets, blouses, shirts or dresses.

Ai Tominaga con una spilla della collezione The Japanese Sense of Beauty by Mikimoto

And it does not mean that the brooches have to be made of precious metal such as platinum or gold. There are also interesting brooches in bronze or silver. Mind you: nothing so new. On the contrary, it is a precious recovery: the use of brooches was already in fashion among the ancient Romans and Greeks, but also among the Celts and the Etruscans. And, going even further in time, the oldest brooches found in Europe are those of the Bronze Age.

Indossato di una delle 12 principesse della fiaba «Le scarpe logorate dal ballo», spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels

How to choose the brooch? There are different types of brooches. To distinguish them, it is good to consider what their use will be. Because a brooch can be worn simply as a jewel on which to focus the gaze, with an exclusively aesthetic function. But a brooch can also be used to lock a scarf, to close two flaps of a dress, to shorten a too deep neckline. In short, before choosing a brooch, think about what the use of the jewel or simple bijoux will be. In addition, the shape of the brooch must also be consistent with use: a precious jewel, to be displayed on an elegant dress, can also have a slightly more complicated closure. On the contrary, if a brooch is to be pleasant, but also practical, it must be carefully tried before purchase: it must open and close easily.

Spilla in argento rodiato, cubic zirconia neri, smalto bianco by Misis

Style. There is no classic style for brooches. Indeed, the jewelers have indulged the imagination in creating the strangest and most surprising shapes. The brooch is a jewel that must attract attention, so you must not resign yourself to choosing an inconspicuous piece, unless it is a minimal geometry that is part of a more comprehensive way of dressing. Of course, for an elegant evening a gold and diamond brooch is the most classic choice. Flowers, fruits, animals, art deco colors: you can find all kinds of brooches and they are all right. The choice has a single restriction: the jewel must represent the personality or state of mind of the wearer.

Suzanne Belperron, spilla mélange con acquamarina, rubino e diamanti montati in oro giallo

Spilla Noeud in oro bianco, lacca e diamanti, girocollo Ruban in oro biancio e diamanti. Photo: Boucheron

Spilla con due perle di Tahiti by Buccellati

Spilla con diamanti, cacholong e titanio di Jar

Spilla in oro bianco, diamanti, lapis e cristallo di rocca di Vhernier

Jewels for winter parties: which ones to wear

Published on December 27, 2021

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Party jewelry. Jewelry for Christmas. Jewelery for the evening of the last day of the year: which ones to choose? ♦ ︎

At first glance, the answer is quite simple: wear the jewel that best matches the dress. But that’s not the only answer. The best choice is the jewel that does not clash with the evening. A few examples: a particularly precious necklace is an exaggerated jewel for a family evening, perhaps also worn for dinner on December 24th, when the atmosphere is more intimate. For an evening with the family, a not too flashy, small jewel is more suitable. A yellow gold necklace, a pair of earrings of the same metal or a bracelet (alternatively, so as not to turn you into a Christmas tree) can be fine.

Collana Ivy, indossata — Collana Ivyby Nanis, indossata

A larger jewel, visible even a few meters away, is good for a party at a friend’s house or in a public place. Provided, however, that the context allows it. Especially if like a party in a long dress, an elegant dinner, a refined venue. But, beware: wear precious and very visible jewels are in a place that you consider safe: thieves do not party during the holidays.

Collana in corallo e oro indossata — Caterina Murino, collana in corallo e oro indossata

If the party is very crowded, in a place with many unknown people, it is better to choose jewels that are not too precious and flashy. Or, you can opt for a valid alternative: bijoux, such as those with Swarovski crystals, which shine or with cubic zirconia which in the dark shine like diamonds, but cost much less. In the confusion, few will notice that they are not real gems. Another tip: if you have to move from one place to another and you are not very sure, wear the jewels just before reaching your destination. During the journey they can stay in the car drawer (better to avoid the clutch bag, which can be easily snatched).

Camilla Morrone con un girocollo in diamanti di Messika

What jewelry to wear

What jewels to wear? With a black dress, diamonds are always good and in any case. If the evening is very elegant, but also formal, a pearl necklace never clashes. Of course, it is very traditional. On the evening of New Year’s Eve, however, you can afford the most daring jewels, the ones you hardly decide to wear during the rest of the year. It goes without saying that the perfect color is red. If you want to have some fun, the colored jewels are in tune with the evenings of holidays. In particular, earrings or necklaces with red stones or coral, as long as it is used on a quality jewel.

Collana e bracciale di Alex Ball, indossati

Don’t have a Burmese ruby necklace available? Do not worry: there are not only rubies in red, but also stones such as rubellite, spinel, garnet, rhodolite, a variety of topaz, fire opal and even sapphires, although quite rare. Finally, there are synthetic stones: even a jeweler will not be able to distinguish them from real ones if he does not use a microscope or spectrometer. In short, a touch of red goes well with the celebrations and is not difficult to find. Last advice: if you expect the evening to be long, do not choose too heavy jewelry, which strain your ears or neck.