Suiting Handmade Silver Necklaces to Your Neckline

Posted by: silverjewelryblog on: September 15, 2010

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Handmade silver necklaces are amongst life’s greatest pleasures. They weigh almost nothing, can cost as little as we can afford to pay, and always make us look and feel fabulous. Most of us have several silver necklaces, to suit a variety of occasions and garments. And nevertheless, we keep seeking and purchasing handmade silver necklaces to match our new frocks and jumpers. And rightly so: it’s important to understand how a particular silver necklace complements the neckline of what we’re wearing. Here are some tips to ensure you’ll look you best!

Handmade silver necklaces to go with a “V” neck: Two types of silver necklace will complement this neckline: a mid-length silver necklace that also falls in a “v”; or a silver choker or collar with rounded gemstones, like cultured pearls.

Handmade silver necklaces that complement a plunging neckline: A deep, plunging neckline can accommodate a silver necklace with large, striking gemstones. Colourful gemstones like the opal and opalite complement a solid-colour dress or shirt, whilst Swarovski crystals, white zircon or pearls will help show off a colourful frock or blouse.

Handmade silver necklaces that favour a square neckline: A handmade silver necklace that falls at the collarbone, either of soft silver links or of silver filament with gemstones, will help soften this straight, severe neckline.

Handmade silver necklaces to show off a scoop neck: This neckline looks great with a collar-length filament silver necklace with gemstones, or a pendant necklace that falls to mid-chest.

Handmade silver necklaces to complement a boat neck: A boat neck looks best with a short collar necklace or choker. One classic silver necklace is most complementary to this neckline, although several short handmade silver necklaces or a necklace that mixes sterling silver and goldfill will also look good.

Handmade silver necklaces for an asymmetrical neckline: The asymmetrical neckline is so dramatic that almost any silver necklace – which is by definition symmetrical – will compete with it. It is therefore better to leave the neck bare.

Handmade silver necklaces that look stunning with a strapless dress: A strapless dress offers the perfect opportunity to show off a sophisticated and complex handmade silver necklace that mixes gemstones with geometric shapes or links in sterling silver and goldfill. The silver necklace should be long enough to draw attention to the shoulders and neck, but short enough not to “compete” with the strapless neckline.

Handmade silver necklaces to adorn a bare back: This dramatic neckline begs for a gold or silver necklace that looks great coming and going. Large or striking gemstones like the onyx, silver links, or pearls fastened by a decorative clasp will also complement a bare back.

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