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The Little Black Dress is an icon in fashion. It is worn for special occasions when only a classy look will do. The Little Black Dress feels special and sometimes because it is so special a little over the top. What a shame we don’t dress up more so that we can feel great all the time and not like we are little girls dressing up! Choosing a little black dress is the easy part, choosing the jewellery is not.

Jewellery for the Little Black Dress should be simple and elegant and allow us to feel that way rather than feeling liking we are somewhat conspicuous being too over the top.

Some of the methods of selecting jewellery will depend on the neckline of your Little Black Dress.

Bateau neckline – choose a simple pendant that drops below the neck line, choose simple drop earrings in the same metallic colours.

If you have a low V neckline, wear a pendant above the neckline to enhance your bust and décolletage. If the V neckline is not so low you have the choice to wear your pendant either above or below the V. If you are wearing a necklace below the V, consider a very long necklace (like a pearl necklace) that is knotted below the apex of the V. Long earrings, even shoulder dusters will enhance the long line and direct attention to the apex of the V neck.

Round neck dresses offer a different opportunity to wear a different style of jewellery, look this time at a collar, worn above or on the collar bone. Consider gemstones or pearls with matching drop earrings.

Off the shoulder little black dresses should only be enhanced with earrings (and possibly a bracelet), avoid using pendants and necklaces as this changes the perspective of the neckline and will make your dress look off centre. We suggest shoulder duster earrings to bring attention back to your face and neckline.

Strapless dresses offer a host of alternatives. Pendants and necklaces should not touch the neckline. Wear short necklaces or collars or long necklaces or pendants but ensure that the whole of the pendant is either above or below the neckline, not over part fabric, part skin.

As for colours, any bright colour on black jumps out, so be sure you want the attention before wearing this jewellery. Silver and Grey blend in and can look very elegant and professional. The colour of your jewellery should certainly reflect the type of event you are attending. Coloured jewellery is great for festive occasions such as birthdays while silver (or gold) jewellery is great for more formal occasions.

As with all of your jewellery choices, do make sure if you are wearing necklace and earrings that they have complimentary shapes and if you add a bracelet, pin or ring that they also compliment your main feature pieces.

Gifts for your man

Valentine’s Day is about saying “I Love You” to that special someone you love. If it is a man to whom you are saying these wonderful words, there is no reason not to present him with a gift too. Valentine’s Day is not just for the ladies.

Fewer men are going to be delighted with a heart shaped jewellery gift however! For a Man’s valentine Day present, may we suggest a dress ring or bracelet – of course in a masculine style and in masculine colours.

Men’s jewellery has evolved in the last few years with many designers jumping on the growing bandwagon. Men like to look good too.

Mans Classic Dress Ring

Men’s Dress Rings for example are an ideal gift, many come with Cubic Zirconia stones to highlight the design, like in this gold plate ring from rayclif.com. The stylish square cut dress ring has two small cubic zirconia to highlight the stylish black enamel diagonal stripe. A real man’s ring. Many men have a ring stored in their bedside table drawer a quick look will give you the dimensions you need – just trace around the inside of the ring and measure it from side to side, add a millimetre or two to be sure and order away! Most reputable jewellery companies will be happy to exchange if you find you have ordered the wrong size.

Men’s bracelets however are a little easier to purchase as no special sizing is necessary. A man’s bracelet is usually 20-21cm long so will fit the average man beautifully. This jewellery is a great adjunct to a man’s fashion wardrobe, the styles are classic and strong and the construction will see him through many an evening out. Here is an example, a man’s two tone bracelet in rhodium and gold plate. See how the geometry of the design shows strength and the colours compliment each other to further enhance the bracelet?

Mens two tone bracelet