Five Ways to Wear Gold Jewelry This Spring

Looking to spruce up your wardrobe for spring? Spring cleaning is in the air, and with it, the promise of a whole new look! As a brand new season, one that’s full of sunshine and flowers, spring encourages you to spice it up, be it with bright new clothes and accessories, or some brand new jewelry. Why not add a bit of sparkle to your wardrobe? Embrace the warmth and the bare legs, and let your jewelry shine. Here are five ways to wear gold jewelry this spring.

1. One of the hottest new styles for the past few seasons is the bold collar necklace. Erase all those images you have of sixth grade – with bad hair and even worse jewelry – and replace it with the sleek new you that’s about to surface this spring! Collars are a trend that’s been spotlighted in just about every fashion magazine, and they’ve been donned by fashion bloggers across the globe. This past fashion week, many a street style photographer snapped editors wearing gold collars to spice up their outfits, so why not take some sartorial inspiration from the ones who know it best? Collar-shaped statement necklaces were all the rage in fall 2011, with everyone from Lanvin to Louis Vuitton doing a take on the trend and offering decadent riffs on Peter Pan and tuxedo collars. For spring, go a bit simpler, with a gold collar necklace that sparkles in the sunlight, but doesn’t get too fancy with the Peter Pan or the tuxedo style. Collar necklaces offer a serious sartorial spotlight, and are sure to tickle your fancy. They’ll look great with your strapless sundress, but are also gorgeous with a column gown. Casual or dressed up, a gold collar necklace is an excellent way to add gold jewelry into your repertoire this spring.

2. Another great option is a couple of long gold chain necklaces. Chain necklaces were all the rage for a while, when starlets like Micha Barton and Nicole Richie walked around looking all bohemian chic. Now that these starlets have grown up and seemingly walked off the pages of all the style magazines, this earthy feel has somewhat departed from the general fashion consciousness. However, last spring, the seventies came back in a big way, with big bell-bottom jeans hitting the pages of Vogue and sultry sirens posing in peasant tops and flat sandals. Why not add a bit of California cool to your outfit with a few dangly gold chain necklaces? White gold or yellow gold will do; simply loop a few around your neck at varying lengths and voila, you’ve got some serious action going on south of your head. Think wispy, feminine, lace sundresses topped with layered necklaces, and you’ve got yourself a look that’s utterly whimsical and perfect for spring.

3. Another great option is a simple pair of gold hoops. These might seem like the obvious choice, but the truth is, there’s really nothing you can get more wear out of, regardless of the season, than gold hoops. Whether you choose to go small and delicate, or big and funky, gold hoops add instant style to any look. Those with long or curly locks should consider going big or going home – let the gold peek through your amazing hair! Those with shorter hair or smaller features should stick to smaller hoops that simply emphasize your features without overpowering them. The great thing about gold hoops is that they’re able to be paired with just about anything. Wearing an LBD? You can wear your hoops with that. Wearing a sequin gown? Small hoops will work with that as well as they will with jeans and a tee. No matter what you’re wearing, hoops are a great option.

4. If you’re not big on jewelry, consider a simple gold ring. A slightly oversized gold concave band ring adds a hint of sparkle and style to your hand without overpowering your outfit, and won’t make you feel like you’re weighted down by all your accessories. Perfect for a low-key, lax outfit that needs just a little bit of sparkle; a large gold band ring with some texture in it is another jewelry box staple that you can’t live without for spring.

5. Last, but certainly not least is a pair of cool gold studs. If you’re the simple, traditional kind of girl, you’ll love a pair of timeless gold ball studs. If you’re looking for a bit of edge, many brands make cooler than cool skull studs with a rhinestone in the middle. Whichever route you choose, adding some gold sparkle to your ears can’t hurt. There’s no need to go over the top if that’s not your thing – simply adding a bit of gold does the trick.