Jewelry is much more than a beautiful addition to your outfit. A good pair of earrings can make your face pop, a delicate necklace can give a simple blouse that extra touch, and a striking bracelet can transform a basic outfit into a personalized look.

But with so many different types of jewelry, it can sometimes be difficult to decide: which jewelry actually suits me?

Do you choose gold or silver? Do large statement earrings look good on you, or are subtle stud earrings better? Which necklace suits your neckline? And how do you combine multiple bracelets or necklaces without making the overall look too busy?

Fortunately, there are no strict rules. Your personal style is ultimately the most important starting point. Nevertheless, there are some useful tips that make it easier to discover which jewelry suits you, your face, your clothes, and your daily style.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to choose the right jewelry and how to combine different pieces.

Which jewelry suits me?

The best way to discover which jewelry suits you is to first look at your personal style.

What kind of clothes do you like to wear? What colors often appear in your wardrobe? Do you prefer a calm, classic look, or do you like your outfit to be striking and colorful?

Your jewelry should complement that beautifully.

For example, a woman who primarily wears minimalist clothing can look stunning with a striking statement earring. Precisely because the clothing is understated, the jewelry receives all the attention.

Do you like to wear colorful clothes and accessories? Then subtle jewelry can provide balance.

Consider these four things when choosing jewelry:

1. Your personal style

2. The color of your clothing

3. Your face and neckline

4. The occasion for which you are wearing the jewelry

In addition, your own preference naturally plays a major role.

Because ultimately, the most important rule is:

A piece of jewelry suits you when it makes you feel beautiful and confident.

Which jewelry suits my clothing style?

Your clothing style often provides a good indication of the jewelry you will like.

Classic and elegant

Do you like a timeless, well-groomed appearance? Then subtle and classic jewelry often forms a good base.

Consider:

• delicate necklaces

• small stud earrings

• classic hoop earrings

• subtle bracelets

• simple pendants

This jewelry is easy to combine with a blouse, blazer, dress, or smart trousers.

With a classic base, you can also easily vary your look. During the day, for example, wear a delicate necklace and small earrings. For a dinner, add a striking bracelet or larger earrings.

Casual and comfortable

Do you mainly wear jeans, sweaters, T-shirts, blouses, and sneakers? That doesn't mean your jewelry has to be basic too.

A casual outfit, in fact, is a perfect base for striking accessories.

A pair of large earrings, a colorful bead bracelet, or several bracelets worn together can give a simple outfit much more personality.

A good combination is, for example:

basic outfit + striking earrings + a few bracelets

You then need little to create a complete look.

Bohemian and colorful

Are you fond of color, natural materials, beads, and playful accessories? Then colorful jewelry will probably suit your style well.

Beaded bracelets, colorful earrings, and jewelry with different textures are ideal for combining.

Wearing multiple bracelets next to each other can also work beautifully with this style.

It doesn't all have to match perfectly. The combination of different colors and materials creates a personal look.

Modern and minimalist

A minimalist style often revolves around simplicity.

For example, choose:

• one delicate necklace

• small hoop earrings

• a subtle bracelet

• simple geometric earrings

A minimalist look doesn't mean you have to wear little jewelry. You can also combine several delicate pieces, as long as the shapes and colors remain calm.

Statement and outspoken

Are you someone who likes to stand out with accessories? Then statement jewelry might be exactly what you're looking for.

Statement earrings, for example, are a simple way to add character to an outfit.

The Collection offers various Biba statement earrings in striking colors, shapes, and materials. This allows you to easily give a simple outfit an outspoken look.

When wearing large statement earrings, it's often best to keep the rest of your jewelry a bit more subdued.

Which earrings suit me?

Earrings are special because they are worn right next to your face. Their shape and size can therefore influence how your face and overall appearance come across.

But which earrings suit you?

Small earrings

Small stud earrings are a good choice if you like subtle jewelry.

They are suitable for almost any occasion and go well with:

• a business outfit

• a casual look

• a minimalist style

• daily use

Do you have multiple piercings in your ears? Then you can combine different small earrings for a playful effect.

Hoop earrings

Hoop earrings are true classics.

A small hoop can be subtle and elegant, while a larger hoop adds a striking accent to your face.

Hoop earrings are also easy to combine with other jewelry. For example, you can wear gold hoops with a delicate gold necklace and a few bracelets.

Silver-colored hoops are also easy to combine with a minimalist outfit.

Statement earrings

Statement earrings are ideal when you really want your jewelry to be part of your outfit.

A large earring, for example, can immediately give a simple black dress, blouse, or sweater a completely different look.

A useful styling rule is:

large earrings = calm neckline

When you wear a large statement earring, there doesn't necessarily need to be a large necklace with it.

This way, your face gets the attention, and your look remains balanced.

Which earrings suit my face?

Your face shape can be a useful guideline when choosing earrings. It's not a fixed rule, but it can help when you're unsure between different styles.

Round face

For a round face, longer, oval, or slightly more angular earrings can look good.

The vertical shape can create a beautiful contrast with the rounder lines of the face.

Long face

For a longer face, wider, round, or oval earrings can be beautiful.

Hoop earrings, for example, are a good option.

Oval face

An oval face is very versatile in terms of earrings. Many different shapes and lengths can look good.

You can therefore feel free to experiment with small stud earrings, hoop earrings, and statement earrings.

Square face

Do you have a somewhat more angular face? Then round, oval, and other soft shapes can form a beautiful contrast.

But again: see these tips primarily as inspiration.

You absolutely don't have to wear a certain type of earring because a diagram says it suits your face shape.

Your own taste always comes first.

Gold or silver: which jewelry suits me?

Gold or silver is perhaps one of the biggest dilemmas when choosing jewelry.

A commonly used guideline is to look at your skin undertone.

Warm undertone

With a warm skin undertone, gold is often perceived as particularly flattering.

Gold-colored jewelry can enhance the warm tones in your skin and appearance.

Cool undertone

With a cool skin undertone, silver can be a good match.

Silver-colored jewelry often gives a fresh and calm appearance.

Neutral undertone

Do you have a neutral skin undertone? Then you often have a lot of freedom.

Both gold and silver can look good.

But there's an even more important tip:

Just try it out.

Hold a gold and silver piece of jewelry next to your face in daylight. Which color do you personally like best?

Ultimately, your personal preference should outweigh any styling rule.

Would you like to read more about this in detail? The Collection also has a separate article on gold or silver and your skin tone.

Can you wear gold and silver together?

Yes, absolutely.

Combining gold and silver is increasingly seen as a way to personalize your jewelry.

So you don't have to choose just one metal color.

For example, you can:

• wear gold earrings with a silver necklace

• combine gold and silver bracelets

• combine a gold necklace with a silver-colored pendant

• use different metal colors in your jewelry stack

Are you nervous about combining gold and silver? Start small.

For example, wear mostly gold and add one silver-colored piece of jewelry.

Once you get used to that, you can combine more and more different pieces of jewelry.

Which jewelry suits my skin tone?

In addition to choosing between gold and silver, you can also consider the colors of your clothing and accessories.

Warm colors such as brown, beige, terracotta, and warm red tones, for example, can be beautifully combined with gold-colored jewelry.

Cooler colors such as blue, gray, and certain pink and purple tones can be beautifully combined with silver-colored jewelry.

But here too, contrast can be very beautiful.

A warm brown outfit with silver jewelry, for example, can give a surprisingly modern look.

Therefore, don't think too much in terms of rules, but rather in terms of combinations that you find beautiful.

How to combine jewelry?

Combining jewelry becomes a lot easier when you don't try to make everything exactly the same.

Different shapes, textures, and lengths can create an interesting look.

Combining bracelets

With bracelets, you can easily create layers.

For example, start with two bracelets.

Then choose to vary in:

• thickness

• material

• color

• texture

• shape

A beaded bracelet next to a metal bracelet, for example, can look much more interesting than two almost identical bracelets.

The Collection offers different types of bracelets, including stainless steel bracelets, beaded bracelets, acrylic, resin, and cord bracelets.

This allows you to easily combine different styles.

How many bracelets can you wear at once?

There's no fixed answer to that.

For a calm look, two or three bracelets are often sufficient.

Do you like a richer, more striking style? Then feel free to combine more bracelets.

A handy trick is to use different thicknesses.

For example:

delicate bracelet + beaded bracelet + wider statement bracelet

This creates variation without everything looking the same.

How do you combine multiple necklaces?

Combining necklaces is also called layering.

The easiest way to start is by choosing different lengths.

For example:

short necklace + medium-length necklace + longer pendant

This ensures that the different necklaces remain visible.

You can also combine different types of necklaces.

A delicate chain necklace, for example, can be beautifully combined with a necklace with a pendant or charm.

The most important thing is that there is enough difference between the necklaces. If all necklaces have the same length and thickness, they can quickly get tangled.

How to combine jewelry without it looking too busy?

A useful styling rule is to choose one eye-catcher.

That could be, for example:

• large statement earrings

• a striking necklace

• a wide bracelet

• a colorful combination of beads

Then keep the rest of the jewelry more subdued.

For example, if you wear large Biba statement earrings, choose a delicate necklace.

If you wear a striking statement bracelet, small earrings and a subtle necklace may be enough.

But if you prefer an outspoken jewelry style, you can, of course, combine as much as you like.

Which jewelry suits a casual outfit?

A casual outfit is often the perfect base for jewelry.

Think of jeans with a T-shirt, blouse, or sweater.

You can easily change such an outfit by adding accessories.

Subtle look

• small hoop earrings

• delicate necklace

• one bracelet

Modern look

• larger hoop earrings

• layered necklaces

• multiple bracelets

Statement look

• large earrings

• one striking bracelet

• few other pieces of jewelry

This way, you can create a different look each time with virtually the same clothes.

Which jewelry to wear to a party?

For a party, you can usually go a bit more extravagant.

A beautiful dress or a simple outfit, for example, can be beautifully combined with striking earrings.

A good combination is:

statement earrings + subtle necklace + bracelet

Or choose one large statement piece of jewelry and omit the rest.

For a festive outfit, gold-colored jewelry, for example, is beautiful if you want to create a warm, luxurious look.

But silver-colored jewelry can also look stunning with black, dark blue, or other cool colors.

Which jewelry is suitable for everyday wear?

When you're looking for jewelry that you want to wear often, it's wise to start with a few versatile basics.

Consider:

1. Small hoop earrings

They go with almost any outfit.

2. A delicate necklace

You can wear this alone or use it as a base for multiple necklaces.

3. A simple bracelet

A subtle bracelet is easy to combine with other styles.

4. A versatile pair of stud earrings

Ideal for days when you want to keep it simple.

5. A personalized piece of jewelry

A charm or pendant can give your daily jewelry a personal meaning.

Stainless steel jewelry is a popular choice due to its versatility and its ability to complement various clothing styles.

How to choose timeless jewelry?

Trends are fun, but a good jewelry collection doesn't consist solely of trend items.

When looking for jewelry you want to wear for a longer time, it's best to start with some timeless pieces.

A pair of classic hoop earrings, a delicate necklace, and a simple bracelet, for example, form a good foundation.

After that, you can supplement your collection with striking colors, statement jewelry, and trends.

This way, you don't have to buy an entirely new jewelry collection every time to keep up with fashion.

What is statement jewelry?

Statement jewelry are pieces that deliberately attract attention.

This can be due to:

• the size

• the color

• the shape

• the material

• a striking pattern

Statement earrings are one of the easiest ways to give an outfit more charisma.

You only need to wear one to see the effect.

A simple outfit with jeans and a blouse, for example, can immediately look much more stylish with a striking earring.

How to wear statement jewelry?

The easiest way is to use one statement item as a starting point.

For example, choose:

statement earrings

and keep your necklace and bracelets subtle.

Or choose:

a large statement bracelet

and combine it with small earrings.

This prevents different eye-catching pieces of jewelry from competing with each other.

However, the same applies here: if you prefer a maximalist jewelry look, there are no rules saying you can't.

Charms and pendants: jewelry with personal meaning

Jewelry becomes even more personal when you attach a meaning to it.

A heart, for example, can symbolize love. A four-leaf clover is often seen as a symbol of luck. A star can represent dreams or ambitions.

With charms and pendants, you can further personalize your jewelry.

For instance, you can hang multiple charms on one bracelet or use a necklace to wear different pendants.

The beauty of this is that you can adjust the piece of jewelry whenever you feel like it.

A charm can also be a reminder of a person, event, or special period.

At The Collection, you'll find various charms & pendants, as well as necklaces and bracelets to which you can attach your favorite charms.

How do I find my personal jewelry style?

Do you feel like you don't have a clear jewelry style yet? No problem.

Your style usually develops naturally by discovering what you like.

Start with your current jewelry collection.

Pick out the five pieces of jewelry you wear most often and see what they have in common.

Are they:

• gold or silver?

• large or small?

• colorful or neutral?

• striking or subtle?

• classic or modern?

From this, you can often discover a pattern.

Perhaps it turns out that you mainly wear gold jewelry, but you actually really like combining colorful bracelets.

Then you know that your next purchase doesn't necessarily have to be yet another basic gold bracelet.

So use your existing collection as inspiration for new jewelry.

Choosing jewelry for different occasions

You don't need the same jewelry for every occasion.

A good jewelry collection therefore contains various types of items.

For work

For example, choose:

• small earrings

• a delicate necklace

• a subtle bracelet

For a day out

Combine:

• hoop earrings

• a colorful bracelet

• a delicate necklace

For a dinner party

Choose:

• striking earrings

• a beautiful necklace

• an elegant bracelet

For a party

Feel free to go all out with:

• statement earrings

• multiple bracelets

• a striking necklace

This way, you can adjust your look with your jewelry without changing your entire wardrobe.

How do you build a good jewelry collection?

You don't have to buy dozens of pieces of jewelry at once.

Start with a good foundation.

Step 1: choose your favorite metal color

Start with gold, silver, or a combination of both.

Step 2: choose a few basics

A pair of hoop earrings, a delicate necklace, and a bracelet form a good foundation.

Step 3: add color

For example, choose a colorful beaded bracelet or striking earrings.

Step 4: add a statement item

A large earring or striking bracelet can complete your collection.

Step 5: make it personal

Add charms, pendants, or jewelry with a special meaning.

This way, a jewelry collection that truly suits you will slowly emerge.

The most important rule when choosing jewelry

You can read endlessly about skin tones, face shapes, trends, and styling rules.

But ultimately, the most important question is not:

"Which jewelry, according to the rules, suits me?"

The most important question is:

"Which jewelry makes me happy when I wear it?"

Because style is not just about what theoretically suits you best.

Style is about charisma, personality, and self-confidence.

So:

Do you like gold? Wear gold.

Are you crazy about silver? Choose silver.

Do you love big earrings? Wear them.

Do you want to combine gold and silver? Do that.

Do you like colorful beads and striking bracelets? Make that your style.

Ultimately, the most beautiful jewelry is the jewelry that feels like it belongs to you.

Discover your jewelry style at The Collection

At The Collection, you will find jewelry and accessories for different styles and occasions. From subtle stainless steel jewelry and classic hoop earrings to colorful beaded bracelets, striking Biba statement jewelry, and personal charms and pendants.

Whether you are looking for a new pair of earrings for everyday wear, a striking bracelet for a special occasion, or a personalized piece of jewelry with meaning: there is always room to further discover your own style.

Browse the collection, combine different styles, and most importantly: choose the jewelry in which you recognize yourself.

Frequently asked questions about choosing jewelry

What jewelry suits me?

The jewelry that suits you aligns with your personal style, clothing, and preferences. You can also consider your skin undertone, face shape, and the occasion for which you are wearing the jewelry.

What earrings suit me?

That depends on your personal style and possibly your face shape. Small stud earrings are subtle, hoop earrings are versatile, and statement earrings are suitable when you want a striking accent.

What earrings suit a round face?

Longer, oval, or slightly angular earrings can look good on a round face. They provide contrast with the round lines of the face.

What earrings suit a long face?

For a longer face, round, oval, or wider earrings can look good. Hoop earrings, for example, are a versatile choice.

What jewelry suits a warm skin tone?

For a warm skin undertone, gold is often considered a beautiful combination. Warm colors such as brown, beige, and terracotta can also pair well with gold-colored jewelry.

What jewelry suits a cool skin tone?

Silver-colored jewelry can beautifully complement a cool skin undertone. Cooler clothing colors can also be combined well with this.

Can I combine gold and silver?

Yes. Gold and silver can actually create a modern and personal look together. You can start with one piece of jewelry in a different metal color and gradually build up the combination.

How do I combine multiple necklaces?

Choose necklaces of different lengths. A short, medium, and longer necklace ensure that the different pieces of jewelry remain visible.

How do I combine multiple bracelets?

Combine different thicknesses, textures, and materials. A combination of a delicate metal bracelet, a beaded bracelet, and a statement bracelet, for example, can create a playful ensemble.

How many pieces of jewelry can I wear at once?

There is no fixed rule for this. For a calm look, you can combine a few subtle pieces of jewelry. For an outspoken look, you can wear multiple statement items.

What is timeless jewelry?

Timeless jewelry are designs that can be easily combined with different outfits and styles. Think of classic hoop earrings, delicate necklaces, and simple bracelets.

What is statement jewelry?

Statement jewelry are striking pieces that deliberately attract attention due to their size, color, shape, or material. Large earrings and wide bracelets are well-known examples.

How do I find my own jewelry style?

Look at the jewelry you currently prefer to wear. Pay attention to color, size, material, and shape. Use these preferences as a basis and then try out new combinations.

What jewelry is suitable for everyday wear?

Small hoop earrings, stud earrings, delicate necklaces, and subtle bracelets are versatile choices for daily use. They are easy to combine with different clothing styles.

How do I make a simple outfit more interesting with jewelry?

Choose one striking piece of jewelry. A statement earring, colorful bracelet, or eye-catching necklace can instantly give a simple outfit more flair.

Conclusion

The perfect jewelry is not necessarily the jewelry that, according to a certain rule, best suits your skin tone, face shape, or clothing.

The perfect jewelry is the jewelry that enhances your personal style.

Experiment with gold and silver, combine different lengths and materials, try a statement earring, and add personal charms.

And most importantly, discover what you like.

Because ultimately, that's what personal style is about: daring to make your own choices.