7 Unique Ways to Style Sterling Silver Jewelry

Are you looking to spice up your favorite sterling silver jewelry? Read here for seven unique ways to style sterling silver jewelry that will make it pop.

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There's more to jewelry than just the piece itself. No matter how luxurious a piece looks, you also need to style your jewelry appropriately so that it looks its best.

But how do you make your jewelry pop while keeping your look sophisticated? When you choose unique ways to style your jewelry, you keep your collection versatile, timeless, and perfect for every part of your closet, from day to night.

Whether you've just bought a new piece or want to spice up the jewelry you already have, this guide is for you. 

Keep reading to learn about how you can style your sterling silver jewelry in 7 unique ways.

1. Add Some Layers

One of the best ways to get the most use out of your silver necklaces is to layer them. 

When layering jewelry, you want to make sure that you use necklaces of varying lengths. For example, you could have one long silver chain and complement it with a shorter, collarbone-level chain for contrast.

Another reason you want to vary the height of any necklaces you layer is that you don't want the chains to tangle together. Not only does this look messy, but it could damage your jewelry.

But when you add layers, you'll create a sophisticated yet unique look. You'll also get more wear out of necklaces you may usually only reserve for special occasions or specific outfits.

2. Suede and Leather

You might not think that suede and leather can go well together, but this is a great option for styling your jewelry in a way that's both sophisticated and unique. 

For example, you could mix a leather cuff with sterling silver rings for more variety in your look. You could also style your favorite silver earrings with a leather purse or belt.

Some common pieces of suede jewelry include necklaces with alternating silver chains and leather cords as well as bracelets with suede tassels.

Suede is a softer and more casual statement piece, while leather might best be reserved for an evening out as it's a bit more formal.

3. Consider Color

No matter the occasion, you want your sterling silver jewelry to stand out, not get lost in your outfit. This is why the color of your outfit is important. 

When you wear light colors like pastels, it's easy for your jewelry to blend in with your outfit as there's not much contrast. 

An easy trick to remember is that cool colors such as cool-toned green, blue, and purple are a great complement to sterling silver jewelry, which is also cool-toned.

For an evening out, sterling silver jewelry pairs well with black as the bold shade allows the silver to stand out.

4. Mix and Match Metals

While some jewelry guides might tell you to never mix and match metals like gold and silver, this is actually a great way to add extra visual interest.

To make sure your look stays sophisticated, make sure to get good quality gold and silver jewelry with minimal embellishments. For this look, simple jewelry is better as the pieces will complement each other instead of looking tacky.

One example would be to wear two of the same bracelet in different metal tones. This way, they won't look mismatched. If you have a gold or silver watch, consider pairing it with a thin bracelet in another metal for contrast. Aside from gold, you can also mix and match different metals like rose gold and brass with your silver jewelry.

If you're going to an event and want to mix and match metals, make sure to try them on with your outfit first to check if they work well together.

5. Create Harmony With Clothing

Necklines make a huge difference in whether your silver necklace looks elegant or messy. For example, if your shirt has a collarbone-length neckline, you don't want to get a necklace that hits exactly at the same neckline.

Instead, you'd want a necklace that either hits right at the neck or has a long chain that goes at least two inches below the neckline.

If you have shirts and dresses with many different necklines, consider getting a sterling silver necklace with an adjustable chain so that you can get more versatility out of your piece. 

6. Complement Your Sterling Silver Jewelry

When you're picking an outfit to style your silver jewelry with, take a look at which piece you want to be the focal point. Then, choose some jewelry to complement this statement piece.

For example, dainty sterling bracelets are a great complement to a statement ring or a trendy chain necklace. 

Another example is pairing one or two simple rings with a pair of jeweled earrings. 

Whenever you add complementary pieces to your look, always consider your outfit as well. If you're going with one or two statement jewelry pieces, you want to make sure to style them with more minimalist clothes so that your outfit is well-balanced.

7. Go Bold With Stones and Gems

Another way to add a pop to your outfit and make a statement is by styling your silver jewelry with stones and gems.

If you have a delicate sterling silver chain, for example, try pairing it with a statement ring that has a gemstone such as topaz. 

What's great about having pieces that let you go bold is that you can choose when you want to dial down your look and when you want to make more of a statement. The trick here is to get pieces that you can wear on their own as well as together.

Add Unique Elegance to Your Look

Sterling silver is one of the most popular materials for jewelry that's timeless, elegant, and effortlessly sophisticated. 

And when you style your sterling silver jewelry in unique ways, you get more versatility and wear out of your favorite pieces.

Whether you want a simple look for daytime or more of a statement piece for a special occasion, styling your sterling silver jewelry is the best way to do it.

If you're ready to add a unique yet elegant spin to your jewelry collection, take a look at some of our best-selling sterling silver pieces today.

All About Sterling Silver Jewelry Repair

Is your sterling silver jewelry broken and you want to know how you can repair it? Learn more about jewelry repair here.

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Have you finally established your own personal brand? Have you curated and collected an array of high-quality jewelry that perfectly conveys your "you" to the world?

Maybe you have, or maybe you're still in the process. But due to the incredible benefits of sterling silver jewelry, it's very likely that you already have several pieces of it in your collection. Despite its relative durability compared to gold, though, silver clasps and chains are still prone to breaking.

So take a look at this brief guide to sterling silver jewelry repair. You'll be glad you did if misfortune does befall that one silver necklace you can wear with everything!

Jewelry Repair Using Hand Tools

Whether it's a piece of men's or women's jewelry that has suffered a breakage, the basic construction is the same, so you're going to employ the same methods to perform your repair.

Clasps are a common breaking point, and repairing them is a relatively simple, painless task. And all the better, because a piece of jewelry does you no good if you can't wear it, no matter how pristine its condition otherwise.

For this procedure, you'll need:

• New clasps and extra jump rings (usually silver-plated)
• Small flat-nosed pliers x 2
• Good overhead lighting
• Hands-free magnifying glass (optional)

Procedure

First, find the slit (which is really a tiny gap) in the jump ring that connects the clasp to the piece of jewelry. Now, grip the ring on one side of that slit with the jaws of one of the pliers. Then, using the other pair of pliers, grip the ring on the other side.

Widen the gap in the ring by slowly rotating forward with one hand and twisting backward with the other. Ensure that you don't pull horizontally on the sides of the ring. That will make it extremely difficult to bend the ring back into proper shape, and trying to do so will likely just snap the ring in half anyway.

The old clasp should now slide free. If there are any damaged jump rings (including the one you just opened), open and replace them as well.

Now you can hook the new clasp onto the open jump ring and then twist it closed. Make sure the jump rings are closed tightly and the new clasp is secure.

And that's it, you're done!

Jewelry Repair Using a Soldering Torch

If you need to repair a broken chain, chain links, rings, settings, or charms, then you can light 'em if you got 'em. This task requires some patience and practice, and you'll also need the following supplies:

• Pickle solution
• A soldering torch
• Hard silver solder
• A towel
• A small paintbrush
• Tweezers and/or small flat-nosed pliers
• Wire cutters or sharp scissors
• Heavy work gloves
• Eye protection
• Fire brick

Soldering Torch?

Wait, don't we mean "soldering iron?" No, we said what we meant!

Sure, soldering does involve melting bits of metal onto other bits of metal, and a soldering iron does just that. So why wouldn't one be appropriate for repairing your silver jewelry?

Soldering irons are usually used for soldering electrical wires together and melting soft solder, which is usually tin- or lead-based. These materials have relatively low melting points (around 752°F).

Therefore, soldering irons aren't designed to get up to the temperatures required to melt the hard silver solder (1640°F) used in jewelry repair.

This is where soldering torches come in. They can be fueled by tanks of butane, propane, or other clean fuels. You can see what a suitable soldering kit for beginners includes here.

Procedure

"Safety first," they always say. And they're right.

First, make sure your workspace is clean, well ventilated, and free of flammable items. Also, make sure to shield your work surface from heat with a tile or other heat-resistant object that's large enough to work on. Don't forget to use heavy gloves to protect your hands from the heat of the soldering torch, and wear some goggles for good measure!

1. Prepare your jewelry by letting the pieces you're going to solder sit in a pickle solution; this removes any grease or oil from the surface that could interfere with soldering.
2. Remove the jewelry from the pickle solution using tweezers and place the pieces that are to be soldered onto the fire brick.
3. Use your wire cutters or sharp scissors to cut off tiny pieces of solder; set them aside.
4. Apply flux to the area you're going to solder with a small paintbrush.
5. Use a pair of tweezers to place the pieces of solder you cut in Step 3 between the parts of silver you want to join together.
6. Ignite your torch and begin heating the silver; don't heat the solder directly! When you see the solder starting to run into the space you want connected, remove the flame.
7. Use your tweezers or pliers to pick up the still-hot piece of jewelry and quench it in a bowl of water.

Removing Shallow Scratches in Your Silver Jewelry

Tiny scratches may accumulate on the surface of your sterling silver jewelry, either while you're performing repairs or over the course of normal wear. These scratches may not lead to breakage, but they can cause your silver to lose its shine.

You can remove these scratches by buffing them out with a microfiber cloth. These are designed to buff and polish silver without harsh cleaning chemicals or polishing agents, which can damage the protective coatings (like rhodium) that are often added to sterling silver.

Keeping Your Silver Jewelry Clean

Everything from sterling silver body jewelry to silver eating utensils builds up tarnish over time. Part of keeping your silver jewelry in a good state of repair is keeping it as radiant as the day you got it. Luckily, you can click here to access a quick guide we prepared to help you with DIY jewelry cleaning.

Back to Your Collection

Now that you don't have to fret over what to do if a precious piece of your sterling silver jewelry gets damaged, you can get back to crafting your own signature look with Roma.

So if you plan on making some elegant pieces of sterling silver a part of that look—and free shipping to anywhere in the United States on orders over $50 catches your fancy—then click here to browse our stunning selection of silver necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more!

Whether you are a charismatic Leo or an inventive Aquarius, the wehoautodetail Zodiac jewelry collection has all 12 signs in Gold and Sterling Silver.

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While researchers are still debating how many people actually believe in astrology,over 90% of adults know their zodiac signs. Well over half of them seem to also agree that their signs fit them well. Whether it's fact or fiction, it's clear that zodiac signs have a meaningful place in the lives of many Americans.

Zodiac jewelry is a great way to showcase your interest in astrology. It's a great conversation starter with others that have the same sign as you (or have high compatibility with your sign). It also is amazingly fashionable and timeless.

Read on to learn about how zodiac pendant jewelry is perfect for every specific sign!

Aries (3/21-4/19)

Aries are bold and ambitious people, so it should come as no surprise that they're pioneers of statement pieces. They love large and loud necklaces that are the focal point of any outfit. If you're an Aries, you also may be a fan of bangle bracelets and anklets paired with large geometric earrings.

While round zodiac medallions work well as bracelet and anklet charms, Aries tend to love rectangular pendants. Gold's a great color for your wardrobe, too, since it'll stand out when you wear it on a long, bulky chain. Because of your brash style, you're also one of the few signs that can get away with mixing metals, so a rose gold chain will look awesome with this piece.

Taurus (4/20-5/20)

Taurus have a bull as their celestial animal, which makes sense since these animals like to relax in calm locations. If you're a Taurus, you likely like softer jewelry pieces with rounded edges, which makes round medallions the perfect choice for your personality.

Pairing this charm with smaller pieces is a great choice. You can get it in silver and match it with cooler colors- aquamarine earrings or a sapphire charm bracelet are awesome choices. Gold lovers will want to put their pendants with fire-red rubies and thin rose chains.

Gemini (5/21-6/21)

Much like their personality, Gemini have two sides to their fashion sense. You have a lot of pursuits, and the personal ones may go best with a rectangular charm. However, you might also want to show off your star sign in professional settings, so getting a smaller round medallion also is a good choice.

Make sure that your jewelry box is filled with a diverse array of unique timeless jewelry. After all, you never know which version of yourself you'll be tomorrow and which of your faces you'll need to present to the world.

Cancer (6/22-7/22)

If you're a Cancer, you're a water sign, so your style sense is an eternally changing wave. Like your spirit animal, the crab, you're extremely in touch with both the physical and spiritual realms. Silver medallions are perfect for showcasing this since the metal is extremely versatile (much like your personality).

Adjustable chains that can be used in all situations are also perfect for your wardrobe. You can take the pieces that you love and adapt to any situation, which is perfect for adaptable roll-with-the-tide Cancers.

Leo (7/23-8/22)

Leos tend to be as fierce and passionate as the lion that serves as their spirit animal. Like Aries, you'll want to wear large, bold statement jewelry. Put your favorite rectangular Leo medallion on a thick chain and pair it with large Milan earrings.

Virgo (8/23-9/22)

Since Virgo are deeply enmeshed with the material world, they tend to be perfectionists. This is amazing when you're working with fashion and accessories since there are tons of opportunities for experimentation.

Perfection is different for each person, so try out jewelry in all sizes, colors, and shapes. But whatever you do, don't forget to make your medallion a signature piece: it's a logical choice, after all, and Virgos love logic.

Libra (9/23-10/23)

Libras are all about balance and harmony in all things, so all of your jewelry needs to be on point. Symmetry is a must for you, so make sure that you always wear jewelry in equal balance. When you wear your zodiac pendant around your neck, it needs to sit right in the center of your collarbone.

You also don't want to wear the mismatched jewelry that's so popular right now. Make sure that you match your metals and wear two of the same earrings. This will ensure that you keep your natural equilibrium.

Scorpio (10/24-11/22)

Scorpio is a fiery, passionate, and powerful sign that gets strength from the emotional realm. Like Virgos, they'll want to wear something that makes them look perfect, but this perfection needs to be powerful. Try out heavy pieces and put your medallion on a thick chain or strap- you'll feel in control.

Sagittarius (11/23-12/21)

Sagittarius are always thirsty for knowledge and love trying new things, so they're always chasing adventure. You'll need to wear jewelry that clings tightly around your neck, wrist, and ankle so that you have as much movement as possible when exploring. Try making your gold pendant into a choker or putting it into a leather armband.

Capricorn (12/22-1/19)

Capricorn, another air sign, are skilled at moving through both the metaphysical and material realms. This makes their taste in jewelry and style similar to Cancers. You're going to want to get multiple types of pieces including both round and rectangular medallions and adjustable chains.

Aquarius (1/20-2/18)

Aquarius is deceptive because it isn't the water sign that most people think it is. It's an air sign that describes a healer that bestows water and life. This means that you'll likely need something subtle to wear during humanitarian pursuits both large and small.

A thin beaded pearl necklace is the perfect piece to wear to showcase that you're approachable and want to help. Place your zodiac pendant around a thin bracelet or anklet chain so that people notice you while still seeing you as kind and selfless.

Pisces (2/19-3/20)

Saving the best for last (no offense), Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions to one another. This represents the way that Pisces are always divided by reality and a fantasy world of their own creation.

You likely love ethereal pieces such as rounded silver zodiac medallions. Translucent gemstones are also a great part of a Pisces' style because you can see through them as though they're an ever-changing dream. Aquamarine, garnet, and amber are perfect choices for your jewelry pieces.

Get Gorgeous Zodiac Jewelry Today

Now that you know what zodiac jewelry is perfect for your sign, it's time to start shopping. Browse our zodiac collection to get affordable pendants that showcase your star sign symbol.

From our intricate sun-and-moon Virgo pendant to our Pisces fish medallion, we have a wide range of accessories that you're sure to love. Remember to pair it with other pieces that bring out its beauty!

How Milan Jewelry Remains Timeless

Milan jewelry collections are often elegant, refined, and add a look of class to any ensemble. Learn where to get affordable timeless jewelry here.

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Fashion is one of the most important forms of self-expression for people all across the globe. It's one of the best ways that we can showcase who we are to those around us. Not only that, but it allows us to form connections with others who express similar tastes.

Wearing an accessory that stands out is a great way to showcase your personal flair. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more are perfect for both social and professional settings, and nothing can beat Milan jewelry. Read on to learn why Milan collections are timeless and tasteful.

They Blend the Simple With the Intricate

Milan jewelry is known for its complexity. Glass beads are hand-painted with organic, geometric, or floral patterns even when they're so small you can hardly see them. High-end sterling silver is fashioned into large statement pieces with gemstone accents.

In this way, Italian jewelry looks extremely intricate. However, on another level, these same pieces are incredibly minimalist. They're a paradox.

Those small, hand-painted glass beads are strung on  sterling silver chains and shown off as a single charm. Intricate gemstone earrings are a tiny part of a much larger outfit. Some pieces are larger medallions that don't incorporate any hand-painting, and these are in a simple unicolor despite their intricate designs.

You Can Accentuate Your Personal Style

Milan jewelry is trendy during times when both minimalism and statement pieces are popular. One of these styles is en vogue pretty much all the time. However, to make a piece truly timeless for you to wear, you need to consider your personal style when selecting a piece.

Many pieces that would be considered 'timeless' simply aren't going to fit in with your personal aesthetic. They will go unwork and so their universal appeal isn't going to much matter. You need to pick something that will never go out of style in your individual view, not just in society's.

Think about getting a bracelet or anklet that features an Italian bead that's hand-painted to be your favorite color. This will fit in with the rest of your wardrobe, so you're sure to wear it often. A simple string of pearls or gemstones will also do the trick since they go with virtually any outfit.

Pieces Are Perfect for Any Occasion

Another reason that Milano jewelry is timeless is its universal appeal. These pieces aren't restricted to social settings but provide the perfect flair for your professional persona, too.

One of the reasons that this is the case is the diversity that buying the latest Italian jewelry offers. You can get pieces in tons of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. This gives you the option to choose subtler pieces that look more professional in addition to larger, more sociable ones.

Milano jewelry is also a great conversation starter. This makes it a timeless choice for any setting in which you'll be meeting new people. The pieces help break the ice at business, social, and formal events alike.

To find a piece that works perfectly for you, decide on whether you want glass beads, gemstones, or Swarovski crystal jewelry. Think about the colors that you most want to showcase. This will give you a great place to begin your search. You can then browse our shop by category or use the search bar to type keywords that will lead you to your perfect piece.

Complete Collections Have Timeless Appeal

When you shop for other jewelry online or in-stores, you need to choose between dozens of pieces that don't go together. Creating a cohesive jewelry set is a challenge. It becomes even more difficult when you try to make your slapped-together "collection" go with any one of your favorite outfits.

However, Milan jewelry circumvents this issue. You can purchase multiple pieces that have been made to go together.

These collections, such as the David Beck Bali collection and the Marcasite collection, give you a cohesive aesthetic. They save you time when needing to match your jewelry together and ensure that you don't have any sloppy or mismatched pieces.

A jewelry collection never goes out of style because you will always look purposeful and put together. You can also get multiple different collections and select the one that works perfectly for the occasion that you're headed out to. A more diverse jewelry box gives you more options for pairing accessories with various outfits.

Milan Jewelry Is Affordable and Accessible

You may think that purchasing an entire jewelry collection sounds like an expensive endeavor, but it's extremely affordable. We offer multiple collections of fine jewelry made in Paris, Israel, and Bali as well as in Milan, Italy. You can get luxury handmade pieces, even those that incorporate Swarovski crystals, for under $50.

This makes it accessible for even those operating within a budget. Since the pieces are handmade, these low prices are made even more impressive.

You can order this jewelry online and have it delivered right to your home. This makes it even more of a timeless classic because people anywhere in the world can access it. It draws us together.

Invest in Affordable Italian Jewelry Today

Now that you know why Milan jewelry collections are a classic that never goes out of style, it's time to get started.

Browse our new arrivals to find modern and trendy Italian jewelry. When you sign up for our email list, you can get 20% off your first purchase. Since our experts are committed to bringing you wholesale jewelry at a low price, we look forward to helping you express yourself through fashion ASAP.