Capsule wardrobe - for jewelry.

[Anonymous]

I've been getting more into jewelry lately and trying to invest in timeless, high-quality pieces. I have some expensive-ish stuff, but most is very "branded" -(is that the right word? Stuff like David Yurman bracelets and a Van Cleef necklace) and I'm trying to move away from that. What are the essentials in your collection?

Currently have a diamond pendant necklace, diamond studs (smaller side), gold studs, gold hoops, gold Van Cleef necklace, a few silver/gold David Yurman bracelets. I've had my eye on a simple gold chain necklace next.

[Anonymous]

Everything you mentioned is very basic and expensive. There is nothing wrong with this, but is it to your personal taste? Expensive taste is not good taste. Advising a stranger with regard to jewelry, without at least looking at them, is virtually impossible.

[Anonymous]

I just have stuff I've been given by parents. I've never bought anything except two Kate Spade bangle bracelets over 15 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Look at Fred, it’s high end but less well known

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just have stuff I've been given by parents. I've never bought anything except two Kate Spade bangle bracelets over 15 years ago.

Then maybe this thread is not for you?

[Anonymous]

Wow, I love jewelry and have all kinds of not that expensive but artsy jewelry I have bought all over. It's my thing. Think I need some quality basic pieces as I don't really have those!

[Anonymous]

I wear silver because of my coloring, and if I wear a "stone" it's amber, onyx, or pearl. I have a wheat chain, a couple enameled pendants, and a strand of pearls. Earrings are mostly silver or pearl studs.

[Anonymous]

I have in platinum or white gold:
diamond studs
2 diamond pendant necklaces
a diamonds by the yard necklace (not the tiffanys branded one but the same look)
engagement ring
wedding and diamond anniversary bands
pearl necklace
pearl and diamond studs
cartier watch

I also have a simple silver bangle and a simple gold bangle, gold hoops, and a couple of thin gold chains. Lots of costume earrings and necklaces, too.

[Anonymous]

I only wear white metals because I’ma winter. I have a few 16” pendants, 18” pendant, pearls, a cuff bracelet, and a few simple rings.

[Anonymous]

OP, it sounds like you need some signature pieces with personality.

Is there a colored gemstone that you like or that matches your wardrobe? Maybe adding some colorful pieces with something like garnet, aquamarine, or even multiple stones would be a good idea. Enamel bangles can also be fun.

[Anonymous]

A small gold confetti necklace in whatever color gold you wear is always sparkly and elegant

[Anonymous]

I love layering thin necklaces and personalizing them with interesting pendants....I know it's basic and overdone but it looks good with lower necklines.
I get a ton of wear out of my thin gold bangle bracelet that I pair with beaded bracelets, a watch or whatever.

[Anonymous]

Jewelry is great! And the last category I would want to make a capsule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A small gold confetti necklace in whatever color gold you wear is always sparkly and elegant

What exactly do you mean by confetti necklace? I googled it and there doesn't seem to be a consensus on what it is.

[Anonymous]

I have only about 5 jewellery items I wear regularly. My Cartier trinity wedding band, my Harry Winston cushion cut canary diamond engagement ring, Harry Winston 2ct cushion cut diamond studs, Roberto Coin inside-out diamond hoops, and an old Hermes Chain d'ancre silver necklace. I don't wear bracelets and I do have a small collection of watches I alternate through.