Now, the word stud gets thrown around quite a bit, so I wanted to clarify which usage of the word we are using. The stud I am referring to is not a load bearing piece of a wall or a good looking fellow, I am referring to a basic pair of earrings.
Stud earrings usually consist of a single gemstone affixed to a metal post that goes through a pierced ear. They are a truly basic earring. Many young girls wear post type earrings (and sometimes gemstone ones) when they first get their ears pierced. Ladies with double piercings in their ears sometimes choose to wear a stud in the top piercing.
The most classic stud earring is the single "diamond" stud. Whether you sport a flawless, genuine diamond or one of the very convincing "diamond" crystals, this look is timeless. Gold or silver setting is a little less important in a stud earring as very little of the metal usually shows. In a bezel set stone, the stone is faceted and sits in a round ring of metal (in this case, the metal matters).
To jazz up a simple stud earring, consider a jacket that the earring slips through. Earring jackets can add additional gemstones or metallic interest to the outside edge of the stone, making the earring appear far more substantial. The Laura earrings are a single round stud which appears to be jacketed (but is not) with crystals and is a very elegant look. And at under $40 a genuine steal in silver stud earrings!
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Basic Jewelry Wardrobe--Hoops
Fashionistas tell us that there are six classic pieces of jewelry that every woman should have in her wardrobe. These pieces add a bit of sparkle to an outfit, yet are classic and refined. In each of these blog articles, I will select one piece and explain how it fits into a wardrobe plan.
Hoop earrings are often part of the wardrobe from girlhood to adult life. Hoops vary in size from extremely tiny to quite large. The best size for most faces is around the size of a golf ball. Hoops that are larger tend to draw the eye easily into the "expressive zone" of the face. Larger hoops tend to add movement to your outfit.
I don't know about you, but I would rather have someone notice my eyes than my thighs!
While gold and silver hoops are mainstays, they work well in either a mirror or satin finish. I recommend having both a gold and a silver set. Round is the typical shape for hoops, but often a teardrop shape (like our Complements earrings) is more flattering to a round or full face. For a more modern look, an angular shape hoop is best (like our Orbit earrings).
Once your basic jewelry wardrobe is complete, you can consider adding hematite hoops, such as Trellis!
Hoop earrings in gold and silver tones will give your wardrobe loads of versatility for many years. Be sure to stop back by to learn about more basic jewelry wardrobe pieces!
Hoop earrings are often part of the wardrobe from girlhood to adult life. Hoops vary in size from extremely tiny to quite large. The best size for most faces is around the size of a golf ball. Hoops that are larger tend to draw the eye easily into the "expressive zone" of the face. Larger hoops tend to add movement to your outfit.
I don't know about you, but I would rather have someone notice my eyes than my thighs!
While gold and silver hoops are mainstays, they work well in either a mirror or satin finish. I recommend having both a gold and a silver set. Round is the typical shape for hoops, but often a teardrop shape (like our Complements earrings) is more flattering to a round or full face. For a more modern look, an angular shape hoop is best (like our Orbit earrings).
Once your basic jewelry wardrobe is complete, you can consider adding hematite hoops, such as Trellis!
Hoop earrings in gold and silver tones will give your wardrobe loads of versatility for many years. Be sure to stop back by to learn about more basic jewelry wardrobe pieces!
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