| Updating your attire can be as simple as adding a | | | | options are truly endless and are only limited by |
| few pieces of gemstone jewelry. Most times | | | | your imagination. |
| when we feel like scrapping our entire wardrobe | | | | Wrists adorned with colorful jewels are another |
| and starting anew, what we really need is to | | | | great way to add instant style and glamour to an |
| update our jewelry wardrobe. Adding a fabulous | | | | otherwise basic outfit. Personally, I like three or |
| gemstone necklace (or two) and a couple of | | | | more. Gemstone bracelets that feature large |
| gemstone bracelets to our outfit of the day can | | | | colorful gems are my favorites. Bright reds, mixed |
| instantly update our look and take us from drab | | | | with rich browns or beautiful soft greens coupled |
| to fab in seconds! The vibrant colors, shapes and | | | | with deeper shades of emerald green or even |
| textures of gemstone jewelry make it a very | | | | beautiful butterscotch yellows are perfect options |
| attractive alternative to traditional silver or gold | | | | if you need just a pop of color. Sterling silver |
| necklaces or bracelets. Because gem jewelry is so | | | | cuffs decorated with different gems can also be |
| versatile, it's very easy to incorporate it with | | | | worn with jeweled T's, tanks or sweaters. If |
| casual or dressy attire and is appropriate for | | | | simplicity is more of your preference, then a |
| daytime or evening wear. | | | | bangle or stretch bracelet in a muted color is |
| Gemstone necklaces are one of the best ways | | | | another alternative - it really is all up to you! |
| to add style to a plain black suit or dress. Layered | | | | There is no simpler way to update a look than to |
| over a suit amid a crisp white shirt or a pretty | | | | add gemstone earrings to your ensemble. From a |
| camisole, a beautiful turquoise or smoky quartz | | | | simple gem stud made of amethyst, peridot or |
| necklace grazing your neckline can revamp a basic | | | | onyx, to a chandelier earring decorated with lots |
| look and add dimension to an otherwise plain or | | | | of brightly colored stones, an earring made of |
| boring outfit. Incorporating a multi gemstone | | | | gems is another great way to spruce up your |
| necklace such as beautiful orange coral with | | | | look. Whether you wear your hair pulled back in a |
| yellow quartz or green jasper is the perfect way | | | | ponytail or bun, or down with cascading curls, if |
| to add flair to that little summer dress. Another | | | | you're looking for a quick way to inject a little |
| way that I like to wear my gemstone necklaces | | | | color into your outfit, add a gem earring. |
| is with a simple T-shirt and skinny jeans or skirts. | | | | Incorporating very unique jewels to your |
| One of my favorite looks is layering different | | | | wardrobe is a very inexpensive way to enhance |
| gems for variety. I'll take a strand of 60" pearls | | | | your existing wardrobe and add to your personal |
| and double them up before adding my favorite | | | | style. |
| purple or pink beaded quartz necklace. The | | | | |