Starting Your Jewelry Collection

Do you remember the first piece of jewelry you ever received? Perhaps it was a gift from a loved one, or perhaps it was a piece you bought for yourself as a celebration. Whatever the occasion was, you inadvertently contributed to your jewelry collection.

Everyone has to start from scratch when they build a jewelry collection, but there is no need to get overwhelmed with all the choices available to you. Starting a jewelry wardrobe begins with basic pieces that you can add to later on down the road. But there is more that goes into building a collection than just going out and buying whatever you see first.

Starting a jewelry collection means you have to know about your own sense of style. What kind of clothing do you like? Do you know what turns your head when you see other people wearing jewelry? Are you more vintage or conservative in your dress? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself before buying any kind of jewelry.

You also need to understand your body type. Your height, weight and overall frame will play a role in the kind of jewelry you buy. For example, a petite woman would not want to load herself down with a lot of heavy, lengthy jewelry because it would not fit her body style. And jewelry can help you accentuate your best assets or mask parts you wished you never inherited.

You also want to find jewelry that fits your lifestyle. If you are constantly outdoors and very active, you don’t want to buy pieces that are long and could catch on something. If you spend most of your time in an office, you may want more business-appropriate pieces, such as a simple gold chain or hoops. Always think comfort and durability when buying jewelry.