The Fine Art of Layering Jewelry

Admit it, you've walked past a well-dressed woman on the street and wondered if your own accessories could ever be so perfect. Perhaps she had one of those marvelous pendant watches, set off by other equally attractive jewelry pieces, but weren't quite sure how she did it. One of the things we hear all the time from clients is that they love the "layered look" fashionable women use to make their accessories really pop, but they just aren't sure how to pull it off. Here are three quick rules for perfecting the fine art of layering jewelry.

Before we start, let's better define what "layering jewelry" means. Instead of relying on a single pendant to dress up an outfit, you can create layers of texture and color by adding additional pieces. It may sound chaotic, but a woman who's mastered the fine art of layering jewelry will capture your attention with her flair and creativity.

Now, let's get started on Rule Number One. Start with a central statement: To really make the layered look work in jewelry, it's important to have a single, bold piece that immediately captures the eye. Some women like to start with vintage lockets or some nature leaf jewelry such as a gold-plated oak or aspen leaf.

This works, because the vintage and natural looks in jewelry are timeless, so you can't go wrong by using them as your central statement. Other classic styles that capture second looks are cameo lockets and pendant watches. Virtually any attractive pendant can be subtly layered with other pieces to create an attractive look.

Add complementary pieces: Once you're sure you've captured attention with a bold central statement, it's time to deepen the look. Start adding complementary textures and colors to hold the eye a little longer. Here's an example: If you love nature leaf jewelry pieces, they're one of the easiest styles to layer. Start with a larger central leaf pendant, choose smaller leaf pendants with different chain lengths and create a fabulous organic look that's subtle yet sassy. Voila! You've got a multi-layered, interesting look that saves you from the "one pendant on a sweater" style that's so very dated.

Keeping your layered look affordable: It would be marvelous if all of us could walk into a fine jeweler's and point to the pieces of jewelry we need. Most of us, however, are on a little stricter budget, so we have to get creative to achieve an affordable layered look.

Here's one thought: let other people finance your new fashion adventure! It's easy to drop hints for birthday gifts, Christmas gifts or special Valentines gifts that include the words "lockets" and "pendants." Smart girls will also leave hints lying about, perhaps a vintage jewelry website left pulled up on your computer? Everyone struggles to find the perfect gifts. Why not give your generous friends and loved ones a little help finding yours?

If all else fails, buy your pendant watches, cameo lockets or nature leaf jewelry from an online jewelry store that offers you big discounts. Buying jewelry at retail is never an option for today's savvy woman.

We promise you're going to become addicted to the layered jewelry look! Who knows; you just might be that woman we all admire sometime in the very near future.

Enhance Your Style with Pendant Watches

Looking for a fun way to spice up your wardrobe without bruising your budget? Pendant watches in a wide variety of styles are available for less than forty dollars at online wholesale pendant watch outlets, making them within reach of the most cash-starved fashionistas!

Before you say "Who in the world wears pendant watches?" you owe it to your fashion sense to investigate. After all, it's the smart woman who knows how to buy cutting edge fashion at a discount. Today's pendant watches are not only affordable; they come in styles ranging from funky to classic.

Take, for example, the classic pocket watch styles available in a pendant. In gold or silver tone, or even enameled, these classy timepieces don't require winding, thanks to easily replaceable batteries. Never clunky, mini antique pendant watches mimic the vintage lockets so popular today with celebrities.

Want something a little bolder? Other beautifully designed watches resemble pieces of art that just happen to keep great time! Asian-inspired designs in enamel disguise the watch works, giving you another eclectic piece of jewelry for your wardrobe.

Another direction fashion-forward pendant watch designers have taken has to do with shape. Octagon, ball and square designs really capture attention when set against your favorite outfits.

Cameo, filigree and cabochon looks are also popular with pendant watch buyers. Some prefer the open face look that allows them to see the time easily, while others prefer a closed, hunting case watch. Because so many styles are available at affordable prices, most buy several so they'll have a watch that complements every outfit.

Whether your other jewelry runs to cameo lockets, nature leaf jewelry or classic zodiac lockets, adding a fashionable pendant watch really enhances your style. Layer them with these other pendants for a vintage look that rivals what's being seen at red carpet events.

The pendant watch is destined to become one of your favorite fashion accessories. Why not take a risk and try a new look? Look online for wholesale jewelers who carry the best designs in pendant watches, pocket watches, and other vintage looks.

The prices you'll find there will allow you to buy several pieces at once. Indulge your love of attractive jewelry; it's sure to become an addiction. And no one else need ever know that your wardrobe's well-deserved shot in the arm came at prices you could easily afford!