Katerina Leroy's tips for wearing jewellery at special events

28 Aug 2020

For women, jewellery is one of the most desired items. The importance of jewellery in women’s life can be explained by the fact that they have loved wearing it since the earlier times recorded. Whether it is about necklaces, bracelets or earrings, jewellery is extremely popular. It has the ability to highlight women’s personality and bring out the best features when wearing the right pieces for the right occasion.

Throughout the years, Katerina Leroy has expanded her career in multiple creative directions, like luxury brand marketing, consulting and graphic design. This is her advice on how to style jewellery for formal versus more casual events.

Katerina explains,

"It is important to know how to dress appropriately for different professional, social or cultural events so that you can make intentional and thoughtful choices. Just like with attire, there is also luxury etiquette for how to wear jewellery."

For formal events, it is common to wear only one or two striking jewellery pieces at a time. The idea behind this rule is to choose one area of your body to highlight and then select a piece of jewellery that does exactly that while still complementing the overall look of the outfit.

Katerina combined the long shaped “Lagoon” earrings by Thomas Jirgens with a low cut red dress so that the earrings emphasize the dramatic long lines of her outfit. For the “Lagoon” earring, Thomas Jirgens used a green aquamarine crystal from Brazil and a blue aquamarine from Africa, which he set in white gold. Long 'clear crystals' flatter and frame a woman's face and suit perfectly together with the low cut dresses.

Image: Sebastian Schulz (left)

Katerina says,

“Formal events are where your important pieces have a chance to shine, but remember that knowing exactly how much is too much is the marker of elegance. Show off your style by choosing jewellery that works with your outfit, hair, makeup, and the occasion.” 

On the other hand, social events like a party with friends is exactly the place to go all out in your expression of personal style. It's common to mix faux gems with fine jewellery and get creative with your pairings.

“Personal events is the time to wear large earrings and play with colours and layers in your accessories. Of course, even in the most casual of settings, you want to see where the line is between fun and overkill. This can be gauged mainly by what you're personally comfortable wearing. Everyone's limits of playfulness with jewellery are different, which makes it even more interesting.” 

Image: Sebastian Schulz (right)

In this instance, Katerina mixed the mini black dress by Sol Atelier with the “Pastella” earrings made from Beryls, sapphires and Paraiba tourmalines, which are a great combination.

These photographs by Sebastian Schulz capture the luxury and sophistication that well-paired jewellery and outfits can exude when done right.

 

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Source: Katerina Leroy