Tips for pairing jewelry pieces

Special occasions deserve a well-planned ensemble. Whether you're attending a wedding, dinner event or office party, nicer occasions call for a little extra attention. Your bracelet, earrings and necklace can work together to give you the polished look you're after. If you don't want a perfectly matching set, there are still ways to pair your diamond jewelry well. Here are a few tips and bits of inspiration to get you on your way to a well-matched jewelry set:

Keep it simple

Diamond jewelry can get to be too much when you're wearing a bracelet, necklace and earrings all at once. Avoid large pieces and opt for simpler ones instead. This will keep your look balanced and clean while allowing you to show off some sparkle. The pieces do not have to be a perfect match, but they should all complement one another.

Metals

One way to be sure your jewelry pieces work as an ensemble is to match metals. With matching metals, you can still wear earrings that have a different design than your necklace. Though the pieces may not match, the metal will tie it all together. For a sleek look, choose all white gold. If you want to be a bit more autumnal, yellow gold is the way to go. To make a statement using this a budding metal trend, choose pieces in rose gold.

Similar elements

You can also tie the look together by having one feature or element appear in each piece. For example, circles can be your theme. Make sure your earrings, necklace and bracelet all stick to the idea of circles. Take a look at the Circle of Life pendant for some inspiration. This 14k gold pendant features Brian Gavin Signature melee diamonds arranged in a ring. Wear that necklace with the Alternating Circles bracelet to continue the theme. Open circles alternate in the way they face over this 18k gold bracelet. Each link has a Signature melee diamond to give your wrist some sparkle. Finally, finish the look off with the Shared Prong Diamond Huggies.

Custom

You can also choose to work with the Brian Gavin team to create stunning pieces of custom jewelry. Gather images of inspiration for the necklace, bracelet and earrings you imagine. Keep details like color in mind when planning how the jewelry will coordinate. Pick one piece to be the focal point then pull elements from that and include it in the other pieces. For example, a large floral necklace with blue diamonds can be matched with blue diamond studs.