What is Statement Jewelry?

What is Statement Jewelry?

While there is no specific definition given to the term ‘statement jewelry’, there are certain characteristic features that can be used to identify pieces of statement jewelry. An unspoken rule about such jewelry is that it is bold enough to be the first thing anybody notices about you. Statement jewelry is customized jewelry that can be used by both men and women to express their personality, and usually have unique and bold outwardly designs.

Traditionally, this jewelry style evolved from ancient civilizations such as the Egyptian empire where specific large earrings and necklaces were worn by women from a particular social class. Those pieces were in some ways synonymous with the wearer’s identity and social standing.

What is statement jewelry style?/What does statement jewelry look like?

Nowadays, statement jewelry is all about bold, colorful designs with visually appealing features. Some examples include a big red ruby ring or a charm necklace with engravings or initials of a name. Any type of jewelry that stands out is personalized and has specific bold features that seem to speak about the wearer’s personality, and is categorized as statement jewelry.

Specific features

Color: As statement jewelry is all about maximizing the visual value of individual jewelry pieces, they are often multicolored and bright. Multiple gemstones of contrasting colors and dark pastel shades are also common.

This not only makes the individual piece unique and bold, it makes it fit for use with all kinds of casual and semi-formal clothing, while the piece can also be complemented with other kinds of jewelry.

Designs: The use of bright colors and the general aim of making the piece as unique as possible leads to a variety of designs and jewelry types under the category of ‘statement jewelry’.

Statement jewelry pieces have designs that are creative and have the ability to stand out no matter what kind of attire or jewelry they are worn with. Statement jewelry can have vivid intricate designs which at first glance might look over the top, but the uniqueness and the quality of handiwork is sure to get noticed!

Size: Different types of jewelries have different size thresholds past which they are considered big or shapely. All the above aspects together add to the visual value of every piece, and while a statement jewelry earring might only be two centimetres long, it stands out and is visible just as much as an oversized statement pendant would be.

All these factors make these pieces truly unique and one of a kind, and due to the variety available once can always look for the exact piece which reflects the tastes and preferences of the person he wants to give it to. Further, the expressiveness of these pieces means that they can be bought by people for themselves, and they are!

Finally, statement jewelry is a category which can be further sub categorized into various little groups, such as dainty jewelry or fashion jewelry. Regardless of the type and the technique used, the visual value of every piece is what makes it fall into the umbrella category.

Types of Statement jewelry

As explained above, there are various types of statement jewelry, and the most popular ones are given below:

Statement necklaces are big, bold necklaces with oversized and colorful gemstones that are sure to stand out and be noticed. There are various different types of statement necklaces such as opal necklaces and charm necklaces.

                  Heart with wings necklace

All of them are loud without being overbearing, and convey personal information about the wearer’s personality and tastes.

Statement earrings: The sheer extent of the variety of designs that fall under the category of statement earrings is huge. Individual pieces may have space for more than one piercing, which increases the scope of creativity that these designs may have, such as intertwined jewel laden profiles that cover up large parts of the ear.

Further, statement earrings may have mismatched designs and asymmetrical shapes that all add to the visual value of the collective piece. Generally, earrings are the one type of jewelry that are not easily noticed, but with statement earring that is hardly the case!

                                  blue butterfly necklace

Statement rings: The third major type of statement jewelry is statement rings. Statement rings, like other types of statement jewelry, have intricate, bold and oversized designs with colorful gemstones.

Wave wedding ring

Statement rings are best worn alone, and without any other ring on the same hand. Wearing multiple statement rings or other rings along with a statement ring can decrease the shine and take away attention from all other types of rings.

In some ways, statement rings are like a Hollywood actor that works best when they are the biggest star of the show. Statement rings, as far as jewelry is concerned, are one of the classiest, most eye-catching pieces of jewelry, and must be accompanied with attire and jewelry that is complementary to it.

Statement Bracelets: Finally, the last popular type of statement jewelry is statement bracelets. They can be multi-row, have the same basic features as other types of statement jewelry, and are generally made of multiple gemstones. Further, because bracelets have an entire row of metal on which gemstones can be engraved, again the variety of designs and the creativity of each becomes astounding.

Further, because of the amount of creativity that can be expressed through these pieces, there are various other types of jewelry that might sometimes be considered as statement jewelry. Various statement jewelry nose rings, anklets, tiaras etc. are today available in the market. The only consideration in all these cases is the characteristic design features that are identified with this specific jewelry making style!

Conclusion

Statement jewelry is one of the classiest, most eye-catching types of jewelry available in the market. The increased room that these specific features make for creativity and new designs is immense, and craftsmen around the world keep on experimenting and creating new designs and types of statement jewelry.

As statement jewelry is very personal in nature, finding the right piece can be a difficult task, and the increased variety can easily lead to utter confusion. Regardless, there is a specific statement jewelry piece which is fit for every personality type, and the extent of available customizations give you the ability to choose exactly what you want your individual piece to say!