Jewelry

Does Brass Jewellery Tarnish?

Brass is the metal behind most sculptural jewellery. Here is what it actually does over time, and how to keep it looking new.

Insuring What You Wear

Jewellery is worth considering for insurance when replacing it would be difficult, financially painful or impossible to do from memory.

Which Earrings Suit Which Neckline?

A high neck, a halter and a plunge each want something different from an earring. Here is the pairing that works, and why.

Best Stackable Rings: Dainty Bands and Ring Stacks to Mix

The best stackable rings are slim bands and small stones that sit well together, like lab-grown diamond bands and zirconia donut rings.

Building A Small Jewellery Rotation

A small jewellery rotation for everyday wear works best when each piece earns frequent use.

Best Bracelets: The Bracelets Edit

The best bracelets edit the wrist without taking over: 40 styles from Ettika, Shashi, Bracha and MEGA, priced $30 to $290.

Necklaces Under $300

Necklaces under $300 are where I would start if the goal is to make a simple outfit look considered without turning the jewellery into a performance.

Necklaces Under $250

Necklaces under $250 for building a layered collection: one chain, one pendant, then a piece with a different length or texture.

Earrings Under $250

Earrings under two hundred and fifty dollars are the rare accessory category where a small purchase can change an entire face.

Necklaces Under $500

Necklaces are the easiest way to make a familiar outfit feel considered, but layering them only works when the lengths and moods have somewhere to go.

Necklaces: How I Layer Chains, Pendants and Statement Pieces

The necklaces worth buying are the ones that give an outfit a point of focus without making the neckline impossible to style.

The Earrings Edit

The earrings edit is about finding the few pairs that can make a plain outfit feel finished without taking over your face.

Earrings Under $300

Earrings under three hundred dollars are the sweet spot for trying a new proportion without making the accessory carry an unreasonable burden.

Earrings Under $500

Earrings under $500 change an outfit fast. Shop embellished pairs, hoops and drops by weight, scale and fastening rather than sparkle alone.

Best Signet Rings: Gold, Enamel and Diamond Styles to Wear

The best signet rings range from David Yurman gold cable to Dries Van Noten enamel and Foundrae diamonds.

Best Initial Necklaces

Meaningful, tasteful, and ideal for necklace-layering.

Best Drop Earrings: Marco Bicego Gold and Pearl Styles

The best drop earrings move when you do, and these are Marco Bicego designs in 18K gold with sapphire and diamond details.

Best Everyday Jewelry

The best everyday jewelry makes getting dressed easier instead of creating a second outfit to coordinate.

Pearl Jewelry: Pearls Without the Twinset

Pearl jewelry without the twinset: 40 necklaces and earrings from Nadri, Ettika, Lagos and Sydney Evan, $28 to $7,290.

Statement Rings: One Ring, Nothing Else

Statement rings worn alone: 40 styles from Marco Bicego, Ana Luisa, Lagos and Alberto Milani, priced $54 to $5,530.

Best Stacking Rings: Rings That Work Together

The best stacking rings that work together: 40 bands from Ana Luisa, David Yurman and Moon & Meadow, $50 to $7,200.

Best Gold Bracelets: The Wrist, Kept Simple

The best gold bracelets, kept simple: 40 styles from Marco Bicego, Sydney Evan and David Yurman, priced $104 to $11,550.

Layered Necklaces: How to Stack Without Tangling

How to layer necklaces without tangling: 40 chains and beaded styles from Marco Bicego, Ettika, Lagos and Roberto Coin.

Pendant Necklaces: One Charm, Worn Daily

Pendant necklaces to wear daily: 44 styles from Sydney Evan, David Yurman and Temple St. Clair, priced $50 to $7,550.