Many of us think that simply popping on a piece of jewellery is all we need to do to look good in it, but jewellery, just like other clothing and accessories really does benefit from being styled.

So, if you want to ensure you look your best whether you’re wearing a beautiful one-off ring from the bespoke jewellers or a cheap piece of costume jewellery from the local high street, here are a few jewellery style tips that you need to know.

Lots of layers

One of the best ways to make your jewellery really stand out and make a statement is to layer them up. Instead of wearing one bracelet, wear three in contrasting colours, or instead of putting one ring on your finger, stack two in different textures.

Experiment with stacking different shapes, colours and textures and your jewellery will always look amazing, even if it costs you very little, oh and remember that things tend to look best when stacked in multiples of three!

But don’t go too far

Of course, too much can be…well too much. If you are wearing a statement piece that is big, bold and in your face, then stacking it with another big, bold piece is probably just going to look too try-hard. Statement pieces often work best when they are not competing with any other pieces of jewellery.

Mix metals

Mixing metals was once a big no-no, but these days, wearing a silver necklace, and with a rose gold pendant is very much the in thing and can help to add an extra layer of interest to your look, so do not be afraid to mix metals, providing that they look good together, and remembering that the bigger the contrast, the more attention your jewellery will draw.

Choose earrings that contrast with your hair

If you are someone who loves to show off your earrings, but you also have long hair, it is easy for your jewellery to get lost in your locks. Something that can help is choosing earrings in a colour that contrast with your hair, For example, if your hair is red, then choosing green earrings will ensure they stand out and look great, so that they do not get lost in everything else.

Complement the clothing

It’s an obvious point, but jewellery is there to enhance your outfits, so it is important that you choose pieces that complement your clothing- for example, if you are wearing a bright pink suit then going for subtler jewellery such as thin silver chain, for example, is likely to look better, whereas if you are wearing a simple back shift dress then going with a big statement jade necklace will add more interest to the outfit and ensure you stand out in the right way. Always consider what you are going to be wearing when you choose which pieces of jewellery to wear.

Now you know how to style your jewellery, you can always ensure that you go out looking your best!