Silver Jewelry €“ the Perfect Accessory for Every Occasion

One of the least stressful methods to develop and show off your personal style is to modify your wardrobe and change your look by including some pieces of silver jewelry. If you’re dressed up for business or dressed down for vacation fun, including sterling silver chains, bracelets or accessories can absolutely revamp anything you are dressed in.

For example, a short sterling silver chain barely exposed through the unbuttoned collar of a blouse can accent your face and draw the eye upward. Put on many different long silver link chains with the same shirt and you can trasform your appearance in a way that is bold and brash. Putting on gradually longer chains of the same or a similar design will give the effect of gleaming silver layers.

One more way sterling silver chains are used is for showing off sterling silver pendants or charms. Some individuals have a prized chain they put on constantly; some people take the time to choose an alternate chain for each pendant. Many people own pendants that are made just to hold gemstones, pearls or coral mounted in them, and others can be found to resemble flowers, or many other objects. Other pendants are shaped like disks or other shapes with a name or a message engraved of the metal. A sterling silver locket containing a picture or a lock of hair can be a sentimental reminder of a family member who is far away.

Bracelets will put a spotlight on your individual style, especially for people who perform tasks with the hands and use their hands for expression. A solid silver cuff bracelet can display a pattern similar to the print in a shirt. A striking, complicated chain like the Byzantine link is able to stand alone as an attention grabbing accessory that normally draws quite a few adoring glances. Just like personalized pendants, ID or identification bracelets may are engraved with a name or a phrase with personal meaning. An important type of ID bracelet (or pendant) is engraved with health information to alert EMTs to allergies or medical conditions when you are unable to do so yourself.

This season, long dangling earrings are very popular – some, called “shoulder dusters,” will help punctuate and spotlight daring bare-shouldered designs. Post style earrings that sit close to the ear can easily be seen on women with short hair. Sterling silver hoop earrings are always in fashion, whether the choice is big and playful for an evening out or small and tailored, perfect for back-to-school style.

Silver jewelry is really a very fashionable personal adornment, with so many styles and designs that will allow each person to be unique. Combine silver accessories to go with everything in your closet or pick your favorites for everyday wear. Whatever you like, silver jewelry will allow you to show your individual panache to the world. And the relative affordability of silver jewelry means it is easier on your pocketbook than other precious metals like gold or platinum.

Theresa Salimbene is a jewelry maker in NYC. Terry is one of the original partners of a very popular online shop offering her handmade silver jewelry designs.This article may be reproduced for online publication as content on websites and blogs provided all content, the links in the article and this author’s statement remain unchanged. Copyright 2010 Theresa Salimbene.

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