A bold pendant is the perfect piece of jewelry to liven a plain tank top or a flowery sundress. We asked celebrity jewelry designer Michael Greene and About.com fashion guru Cynthia Nellis to share some tips on wearing them:
Don't fear layers. Think of the pendant as a staple piece. Then add necklaces in different lengths and textures.
Consider color. If you want your pendant to pop, wear it on top of a solid color.
Size matters. Make sure the size of the pendant matches your body type. Small, animal-shaped pendants look adorable on smaller frames; larger frames can pull off statement-making medallions.
Try a new style. If the big shapes scare you, then try one that's open in the middle.
Think about placement. The larger the pendant, the lower it should hang on your torso. A 16- to 17-inch necklace works great for a smaller medallion that hits above the breastbone, but bigger pieces should have a necklace that's longer than 18 inches and hit below the breastbone.
Oversize pendants look best at or below the bust line, generally 30 inches or longer.
Keep it simple. If you do wear a statement-making pendant, don't overaccessorize. Keep earrings small, or avoid them altogether.
Source: seattletimes
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