Four Guiding Quotations On Wearing Jewelry

If you love collecting quotations and jotting them down in your journal, you'll see that there are a few useful ones that apply to wearing jewelry. To find out what these quotations are, check out the following list.

• “Not all that glitters is gold.”

You don't have to take this quotation literally. The message against being too materialistic is loud and clear. However, when you apply this quotation to wearing jewelry, remember one important principle: Wearing gold and silver pieces at the same time is not a taboo. You may accessorize using several types of metals on one condition: Their design and style must match. For instance, do not combine a stone-encrusted gold bracelet with a plain silver bracelet on one hand. For a more harmonious look, go for two similar-sized plain bracelets – one made of gold and one made of silver.

• “Less is more.”

Another variation of the oxymoron “too much is plenty,” this quotation implies that the less jewelry pieces you use, the more appealing you are because you are actually allowing your natural beauty to shine. As an accessory, jewelry merely enhances what you already have instead of being the center of attention. Avoid looking like a walking Christmas tree. By rule of thumb, settle for jewelry pieces that can come in pairs. For instance, don't feel inadequate if you're sporting just a pair of earrings and your wedding ring. It's perfectly alright if you wear a necklace and a bracelet too. You don't have to wear the entire combo.

• “Opposites attract.”

Hold your horses. Save that “ugghs” and “eews” on relationship talk. This cliché could very well apply to wearing jewelry. In fact, the quotation simply means that the clothes you wear and the jewelry you choose for accessorizing must contrast each other clearly. Wearing pompous clothes and sophisticated jewelry at the same time will only result to clashes and competition for attention. The solution is easy to remember: wear simple designs and plain prints when you wish to use your intricate jewelry pieces as the centerpiece of your attire. Otherwise, match lavish gowns and designer styles with simple and plain jewelry pieces.

• “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.”

This is a popular quotation among lovers. If you interpret it within the context of jewelry wearing and beauty, remember this: Beauty is not entirely dependent on the variety and volume of jewelry pieces you own or wear. It's not how much you paid for your jewelry. It's not how intricate the design is. It's not where the piece came from. It's how you wear your jewelry and how you carry yourself that matter most.

These four quotations aren't all. The next time you browse through your favorite list of quotations in your journal, ponder upon a few lines and ask yourself how the message can relate to wearing jewelry. You might be surprised how much insight those two liners or three liners really contain.