Here are some more key principles for styling and wearing your necklaces. Try these tips for yourself and notice the subtle, or even dramatic difference they can make:
1. Opt to match the size of your jewellery to your body scale, bone structure, and height. Small-scale individuals better suit small size jewellery to avoid overwhelming their small frame. And larger-scale individuals look best with substantial size jewellery pieces that balance their frame.
2. For those with a short or thick neck, a necklace with a finer chain works well. Pair it with a large statement pendant to create a focal point that draws attention away from the neck.
There are two important balance points to consider with necklaces:
3. The first balance point is the length of your face, measured from the chin down the chest by the same length. This is an ideal place for necklines to sit, such as collar shirts that open here. Necklaces can also rest here but avoid placing them in the cleavage area.
4. The second balance point is measured from the widest part of your face (usually the cheeks) down to the shoulder-line, then the same length from the shoulder line down the chest. Pendants look great sitting here. Avoid long necklaces that fall to the midsection if you prefer to minimize attention around your tummy.
5. People with a larger bust are flattered by large, chunky necklaces that sit above the bust or at the second balance point.
6. Those with a smaller bust look great wearing smaller necklaces, especially multi-strand styles.
7. Choker necklaces are generally better suited on someone with a long neck, or a better option is a very thin one that takes up less space.
8. Harmony is created when the shape of your necklace complements the shape of your facial features.
9. Similarly, a necklace looks most polished when its design echoes the shape of the neckline it’s paired with.
10. Jewellery naturally acts as a focal point on the body, so always make sure you love where your pieces draw attention.
