Subtle Methods to Create Themed Jewelry

Subtle Methods to Create Themed Jewelry

When there is a holiday to celebrate or an occasion to mark, themed jewelry is great way to show your festive side. However, it can be difficult to find and draw the line between kitschy and tacky.  The bright orange necklace with the dancing skeletons may have seemed like a whimsical Halloween accessory, but once you wear it out in public you might change your mind. While it can be difficult to find subtle themed jewelry pieces, understated jewelry can make a significant statement without appearing gaudy or overwhelming an outfit. If you want to show your festive side during the holidays without looking like you just climbed out a child’s theme party gift bag, follow some of these suggestions:

Choose a Vintage Statement Piece

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they get dressed up for a holiday is over-accessorizing. Most of the time, less is more. Find a vintage pin from the 1950’s or a modern vintage-style pin that you can wear in place of a necklace.  If the pin is brightly colored, choose a muted color shirt, sweater or jacket to create a subtle contrast. If pins aren’t your thing, look for a sparkly, festive pendant. For winter holidays, snowflakes are a subtle universal symbol. At Halloween, look for something in the shape of a pumpkin or leaf, or even a ghost. If you like to celebrate the Luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, don’t necessarily reach for the green plastic shamrock necklace. Instead, wear a green sweater and choose a shamrock-shaped gold or silver pin or pendant.

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Use Color To Express Your Festive Side

Obviously red and green gems are ideal for Christmas, but other colors can express your festive side. To make your jewelry truly pop, wear all black. Nothing says understated elegance like a woman dressed in all black with a sparkling colored gemstone necklace or drop earrings. Balance out your statement piece to keep attention in the right place. For example, if you choose a brightly-colored bracelet, go minimalist on the rings. If you choose festive earrings, consider leaving the necklace at home.

In the Spring, emeralds are a festive choice for St. Patrick’s Day while Easter calls for gems like pink topaz, peridot or amethyst.  On the Fourth of July, consider ruby or sapphire piece. At Halloween and Thanksgiving consider garnet, yellow topaz, fire opal or even an amber piece.

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Handmade Is The New Statement Accessory

One of the best ways to show your unique personality through themed jewelry is to choose a handcrafted piece. Handmade jewelry and accessories are unique – even if the artist creates a series of pieces, no two handmade designs are ever exactly alike. Handmade themed jewelry pieces are often far more interesting than mass-market designs, and thanks to the internet, customers have plenty of options when shopping for just the right subtly-themed jewelry piece to mark a holiday or occasion. Many artisans also accept commissions to create individual pieces for customers, ensuring a 100 percent unique piece of jewelry.

For those who like to express themselves through jewelry and accessories, the holidays can be a fun time. However, in many cases, subtle is the way to go. With a little bit of forethought and attention to detail, understated pieces can make a truly festive statement.