Choosing Prom Jewelry

Dripping in delight, jewelry is really a girl's best friend - at least during proms. Like a boy, prom jewelry is the ultimate accessory of the night's hodgepodge of accessories. But then again there is nothing much it can do in the way of a really ridiculous outfit.

All-in-all, most would agree that a consensus surrounds the use of rhinestones as the preferred prom jewelry. For those with more room to splurge though, a Harry Winston piece would not hurt.

When it comes to the proper necklace to wear, the neckline of the prom dress must be considered. Plunging necklines necessitate a long necklace to adorn that bare skin from the neck to the chest. If the neckline is high, the choker or other shorter necklace styles can offer equal play to both the necklace and the dress.

As for earrings, the prom hairstyle stands out like a marquee. Wearing your hair up brings compliments in no better way than large, dangly earrings. Hoops, large studs, or other styles that will not get tangled in the hair come into consideration if you wear your hair down, on the other hand.

If only to level the playing field, as prom reveler, you may choose to wear a tiara. Besides, no one has to be crowned prom queen to be adorned in her very own tiara. The prom queen cannot instigate a cat fight over this small infraction.

Aside from local malls and boutiques, the online community holds thousands of different websites selling prom jewelry. Rummaging through your grandmother's jewelry box is a safe bet to find free access to modern or vintage prom jewelry.

Still, if one cannot find cheap prom jewelry from heirlooms, a pendant and a length of sterling silver or gold chain to match should do the trick.

Jewelry for Different Body Types

Prom jewelry for athletically built girls consist of long or wide earrings with larger geometric designs and choker collars. They may wear pearls loosely around the neck.

Among women with hourglass figured women, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones on delicate mountings all look good.

If you were not blessed with an hourglass waistline, place emphasis elsewhere: try long earrings, a swooped up hairdo, and wear plunging necklines. As for those round about the waist, prom jewelry points to long earrings, especially when hair is up, and long necklaces that drop down into the bust. Straight-built women, on the other hand, may choose medium-sized earrings and necklaces to be worn medium-length.

Pear-shaped women may have a long neck and have a defined waist, so much so that hoops, studs, small clusters, and classic drops are all safe. Necklaces may be worn short, but not necessarily at choker height. If you wear bright necklaces, consider one no lower than the collarbone.