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Why is it important to wear jewelry?

09 Apr.,2024

I work with a lot of women regarding jewelry. Occasionally I meet someone who says she doesn’t really wear jewelry. What? How can that be? That’s like baking a cake and not frosting it or setting your dining room table without any flowers. Jewelry really is the finishing touch to your outfit. There are so many reasons to wear jewelry.

And on that note, here are my top 8 reasons why every woman should wear jewelry:

Makes your outfit look finished; you look put together and well dressed. When you buy clothing off the rack, the way that you can claim a dress, blouse or look, and really make it your style is to add jewelry!

Reflection of your personal taste – you can share any or all of the following through jewelry: your favorite color or stone, wear a token from a loved one or a special trip, flatter a physical feature that you want to emphasize, for example wearing gold tone jewelry to compliment your blonde hair.

Personalizes your outfit – Jewelry is the easiest way to put your own signature on a blouse or dress. How about your new dress from J. Crew? Want to really make it your own? Again, add some jewelry!

Can enhance your figure – That’s right! Jewelry is a pretty powerful accessory! Want to look taller and slimmer? Add a necklace that drops in a V or Y shape, like a lariat style. Is your body shaped a pear? Use a brooch or 2 near your collar on your shoulder to pull the eye up, to your face. It will help balance your figure.

Can enhance your face – Jewelry can trick the eye here too creating balance, and contrast to be flattering to your face. For example, if you have a full, round shaped face, a vertical style earring will help slim your face and counter the round shape.

Can update your whole style and wardrobe – Jewelry is one of the easiest ways to update your wardrobe especially if you like to stick with classic clothing. It’s a great way to be trendy, and embrace the latest “it” item, whether it’s a neon colored statement necklace or an over sized cocktail ring. And if you really want to get on board with the latest trendy color or vibe of the season, check out the jewelry section of your favorite store! It’s pretty easy these days with the internet to find very similar jewelry at high and low price points. So, just figure out your budget, and get the best looking trend jewelry you can afford.

Pivots your outfit from day to night – Here’s one of the keys to having a assortment of jewelry! One of the easiest ways to elevate a business dress, suit or blouse from day time to night time is jewelry! Change out your pearls, for a dramatic, drop earring, an awesome, layered statement necklace or add a few dressy bangles to your arm party.

Jewelry is a good investment. Dollar for dollar you can really get a lot of mileage out of jewelry. Most likely you wouldn’t wear the same blouse every day, but you can wear the same necklace every day. And depending on the quality and style of jewelry, you can wear it for years. Even pass it on to daughters or others to enjoy!
Bonus!! Because it sparkles, creates a focal point and makes you feel beautiful/pretty and more confident!

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Jewellery is used as much more than just a fashion accessory. Ogden (1992) emphasises its rare power to communicate the feelings and beliefs of the people who wear it, and even suggests that as an object surviving the ancient world, it is another piece in the “jigsaw puzzle of history”. Why is it that jewellery has been around for so long, and what does it say about the person wearing it?

As one of the oldest of the decorative arts, jewellery reinforces the power that an individual has (Evans, 1989); it is much more than just a financial investment, but an emotional one too. Jewellery is used as a means to show an individual’s wealth and social status to others (Jaggi & Bahl, 2019). We live in a society where we are obsessed with the brands around us and the need to belong to a certain social status can even lead to addictive relationships with particular luxury brands (Mrad, Majdalani & El Khansa, 2020). The jewellery we wear can speak volumes about our social status, only if we let it.

As well as a statement of wealth, jewellery can also be a statement of personality and for many, a boost of self-esteem. Jewellery is made to make the wearer feel more elegant and attractive as it adds an element to the body for people to admire (Swigelaar, 2016), this is especially the case if the piece of jewellery you’re wearing is personal to you. Jewellery that holds personal value significantly boosts confidence, in comparison to jewellery that has no emotional value. People’s decision to wear this accessory is not just about portraying wealth, but also about expressing one’s self.

Women, in particular, are suggested to buy items that are concerned with appearance and emotional aspects of themselves. Dittmar, Beattle and Friese (1995) explain how products are impulsively bought to reflect self-identity – if a piece of jewellery is symbolic and self-expressive, it is more likely to be bought by the consumer. Following this logic, brands should be creating a more personal experience when it comes to buying jewellery as customers look for items that are suited to them specifically.

Nevertheless, it’s also important to consider the role that culture plays in our decision to wear jewellery. An obvious example of this would be that within Western culture, a band on the left ring finger is a clear sign of availability. However, in comparison to this, the Zulu people (the largest ethnic group in South Africa) use a much more colourful method of revealing a woman’s marital status. Beadwork is used as a means of communication between the sexes, but it can also refer to a woman’s home and family. Although both cultures have a similar purpose, they utilise jewellery in many different ways.

In other cultures, jewellery can be worn as a means of cultural identity. Using the women of the Padaung tribe as an example, they are known for their particularly long necks, caused by wearing gold rings around their necks. Beginning at the age of five, the number of neck rings is increased as the child grows older. This is an important demonstration of the impact of culture as this would not be the norm in many of today’s societies.

There are many different reasons why we choose to buy and wear the jewellery that we do, and it does not necessarily serve the same purpose for everyone. However, the more we can understand about the psychology behind it, the better the decisions we can make in the future.

Recommendations of some interesting jewellery brands:

Wolf & Moon
(@wolfandmoonshop)

A handcrafted jewellery label inspired by nature, architecture, art and design
Original statement jewellery for the curious and independent – unique, wearable jewellery, from eye-catching statement pieces to everyday essentials

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Chalk Jewellery
(@chalkjewellery)

A London based design studio run by architect Malaika – creates unusual, geometric, wearable forms
Collections are influenced by architectural elements, everyday objects and bold colourful cultural patterns
All pieces are handmade