Choosing a Style

Very often, a bridal party strives to present a pleasing balance with matching dresses and jewelry. Since we all come in different shapes and sizes this can sometimes be difficult, especially when purchasing necklaces in standard lengths. A 16-inch choker looks lovely if you have a long slender neck – but if you have a larger neck, it can be very uncomfortable. A 20-inch necklace may lie above the collarbone or 2 inches below it depending on the size of the neck. Bracelets often come in only one size even though wrists can come in a variety of diameters!

Shining Moment LLC will help you to make everyone both comfortable and lovely. Simply supply the neck measurements of everyone who will receive a necklace and the necklaces will be designed to fit everyone uniformly. In this way, even the smallest members of the bridal party (such as the flower girl) will have matching jewelry!

Remember that the most important rule for buying jewelry is to buy what you like, because its beauty will last a lifetime. However, for the bride and her bridesmaid, there are a few more things to consider.

First, remember that you will all be photographed nearly nonstop on the big day. You've probably spent hours searching for the perfect dress and headpiece. Your jewelry should be just as important but remember you want your face to be the focus of your pictures. Don't distract from your radiance with a necklace or earrings that overwhelm you or distracts from the beauty of the rest of your carefully selected outfit.

Also remember that for the ceremony, your family and friends will be viewing you from behind – remember to look for a clasp or some elegant detail to your jewelry that adds sparkle from both the front and back.

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Height and Bone Structure

One important factor for you to consider is your overall body size and shape. To help you apply the fashion guidelines to your specific type, we have divided height into three separate categories, with discussions of pertinent bone structure. For your purposes, simply refer to the category in which your height is included.

Necklaces
Petite women best wear collar-length or longer necklaces. Styles with V shapes and ones that fall below the breast but above the waist elongate the figure.

Bracelets
Bangles flatter petite women. Several narrow ones are more flattering than one wide one, because they are more in proportion to the petite's overall size.

Earrings 
Concentrate on styles that sweep upward, pulling the viewer's eye up. Full-figured petites look especially good in sharp, geometric shapes.

Necklaces
The average-height woman can wear necklaces of any length, unless she is full-figured. In that case, she should avoid necklaces that rest on the breastline.

Bracelets
Wide bracelets are more in proportion to the average-height woman than very narrow ones.

Earrings
Earring choices are unlimited and should be considered in connection with face shape and, of course, hair styles. Feel free to select exciting geometric shapes such as triangles, squares and ovals.

Necklaces
Almost any length goes well. The thin, tall woman may select chokers that cut the line of the neck and de-emphasize height. Necklaces made of stones or pearls of the same size are especially flattering to the tall woman.

Bracelets
The tall woman has a wide range of bracelet choices as long as she stays away from too-delicate pieces. The full-figured tall woman should wear several thin bracelets together to give a more balanced feeling, or a couple of wide bracelets.

Earrings
Long dangling earrings are especially flattering to tall women. Because there is plenty of space between the ear lobe and shoulder, she can wear any shape earrings except tiny buttons, which look lost.

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Face Shapes
Now, let's combine the information pertaining to height and bone structure with the shape of your face. There are four basic shapes: oval, round, rectangular and heart-shaped. Analyze your face shape, and determine the fashions that will best complement it. Remember to select jewelry that is in proportion to the size of your face.

Oval
The oval face is considered to be the perfect shape. The proportions at the forehead are not too wide, and the line from the forehead flows into high cheekbones, then narrows slightly to a rounded chin.

Necklaces
Any shape necklace will work with the oval. A choker looks just as good as opera-length pearls or any necklace that comes to a V.

Earrings
Round shapes, button or hoop earrings look well on the oval face, but triangular shapes are especially flattering. Dangling earrings look well, if they are not too long. Earrings that move up the ear or have wings that sweep up minimize a too-thin face or long nose.

Round
The round face is a circle the width is equal to the length, with no discernible angles at the cheek or chin. The aim of jewelry is to add length.

Necklaces
To give a dimension of length, look for long necklaces, 28" to 32".

Earrings
Squares, oblongs, and rectangles work well, as do dangling and angular designs. Elongated styles also go well, because they draw attention down instead of around.

Rectangular
The rectangular face has more length than width, and it has distinguishable angles. The width of the face at the forehead is the same as the chin. This face needs jewelry that adds width and camouflages the length of the face.

Necklaces
A high choker reduces the length of the face, particularly if the neck is very long. Also, a 16" or 18" necklace that ends in a U flatters this face.

Earrings
A drop earring, creating the look of length, complements the square face.  Rectangular faces can do well with a button style, with lines in keeping with the lines of the face.

Heart-Shape
This face is wide at the forehead and cheeks, then narrows sharply to a point at the chin. Think of this face as a triangle. It likes jewelry that adds width to the chin to draw the eye away from the point.

Necklaces
A choker necklace is a favorite style because it softens and diminishes the sharp angle of the chin.

Earrings
Look for earrings that are wider at the bottom than the top. Dangling earrings that form a triangle are especially flattering.

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