HOW TO RELATE FASHION AND JEWELRY

Fine jewelry designs evolves rather than changes drastically from season to season like clothing design. But most current jewelry trends will complement apparel trends. The key is knowing which type of jewelry to use with which type of clothing. Here's a guide.

Fashion Trend	Jewelry Complement
Jackets	pins, especially elongated shapes
Vest	scatter pins, pocket watches
Jewel necks	collars, pendants, pearls
Poorboy sweaters	pendants
Tutrlenecks	collars, pendant, pins
Menswear	distinctly feminine jewelry, especially pearls
Leather	bold (not "tough") style; mixed metals
Short or upswept hair	earrings
White shirts	Collar for open neck; pin for buttoned up tight. Tie tac or small pin to feminize a tie. Colored gem jewelry works especially well against white.
	Here are some other general guidelines. Earrings complement almost any outfit. They shoudl flatter the face first, the outfit second. Bracelets and rings also go with just about anything. Rings should flatter the hand, but advise the customer to be careful so the ring doesn't snag a delicate knit.

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