Antique jewellery is really incredibly special. It’s delicate but robust and the attention to detail you’ll find on antique pieces is just beautiful. Then there’s the gems and stones that are used and are still full of life. Plus, when you have a piece of antique jewellery you’ll usually be the only one with a piece like it. Which is pretty special right? There’s something magical about wearing a piece of jewellery that has so many stories, usually, we won’t know what they are but we can still imagine.
If you love antique jewellery like me but don’t quite know how to wear them with your everyday outfits. Here are a few top tips to keep your old and new working in harmony together.
Colour Co-ordinate
You’ll find that antique jewellery comes in an array of gorgeous colours. They’ll either be subtle and pastel-like or deep and rich. But antique jewellery doesn’t shy away from being statement pieces. Just take a look at somewhere like https://carusjewellery.com/.
They have some really bold pieces which can work with any outfit. These Victorian coral drop earrings are a perfect example. The colour is gorgeous, a bright coral that will make any outfit pop. Add them to a pastel themed ensemble to keep everything smooth, or colour block by wearing an all coral outfit. Either way, these Victorian earrings are just stunning. I’d happily have them in my wardrobe.
One Hit Wonder
Sometimes, all you need is a super basic outfit and a standout piece of jewellery to do all the hard work for you. So ignore your outfit, wear whatever you want but add a really stand out piece of antique jewellery. Thing along the lines of a brooch with a really impactful shape or design, a necklace with gorgeously bright and bold gemstones or statement earrings that draw the eye upwards.
Make it a bold choice, go one step over what your comfortable with and you’ll see that your outfit is automatically lifted. You’ll hear the compliments come pouring in and you’re probably wearing something that’s never been noticed before. Give it a try and see. It works!
Mix it up
The thing about antique jewellery is that while they may be somewhat delicate, they’re also incredibly robust which is how they’ve made it to the 21st century. So you mix things up a bit. You don’t have to wear a piece of jewellery in a traditional way. If you have a pair of statement, chunky earrings, turn them into a brooch. If you have a gorgeous antique ring that isn’t getting enough attention, pop it on a long chain and wear it as a necklace. You can even pop a brooch into your hair and secure it with pins. It’s all about making the most of the pieces you have. Before you know it, you can turn 3 pieces of jewellery into six and each time it will add something different to your outfit.
Antique jewellery is beautiful and always eye-catching because usually, they’re now one-off pieces. It means people won’t have seen something like your piece before. Whatever you decide to do, the key is to work your outfit around your jewellery to really make the entire outfit pop. Not the other way around.
You don’t have to go with bright blues or emerald greens. You can go with pastel shades that can still have a beautiful impact. There really are no rules when it comes to fashion or style. So remember to experiment, have fun and don’t forget to look after your gorgeous pieces as best as you can so they can perk up someone else’s outfits in the next generation. Enjoy!
