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My Jewelry Collection

08/26/13 | Fashion and Style, jewelry

Jewelry is one of my favorite thing and over the years I have amassed quite a collection! I consider there to be four key items in this category: bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings and I organize my treasures as such.  On a “no jewelry” day I will wear a pair of white pearl studs and my gold Georgetown class ring but these are few and far between. Then depending on my mood, my outfit, or the occasion I will accessorize accordingly.  When adding jewelry to my look I do not adhere to any rules but I usually do not pair large bangles with over sized cocktail rings and statement necklaces rarely overlap with big earrings .  Other than that, I have no real rules to how I apply my jewelry.

In high school my jewelry collection began as it was one of the only ways I could dress up my Catholic school uniform and show my individual style.  A white polo actually proved to be a great solid background for a statement necklace, drop earrings, or fun bracelets.  Granted, freshman year my daily jewelry was pretty much limited to pearl studs and the occasional bangle, but to me it was stepping out and I became more adventurous as I progressed through my teen years.   

In college I rationalized with myself that if I put together an outfit with cute jewelry it would somehow offset the fact that majority of the time I was walking around with sopping wet hair. (swim practice, sorry I’m not sorry).  I have honed my jewelry collection over the past few years getting rid of inexpensive items that look cheap or pieces that I have not worn in more than a year.  Doing this allowed room for new things which I am always on the lookout for, even though I really do not need them, or amazing items I have one throughout my year of blogging.   
Even though my parents would disagree, I am in general a pretty organized person.  When I began my amassing jewelry collection I purchased an 80 pocket double sided hanging organizer that fit perfectly in my closet, taking up only the space of a heavy dress, and when I wanted to accessorize I would simply take out when I wanted to look at my pieces. However, I found that when all of these great items were hidden away in my closet I often didn’t wear them – a testament to the fact that if you cannot see it then you do not use it.

Over the past two years I have invested in new items that make my jewelry more visible.  Currently, I have my large cocktail rings and bracelets displayed on top my dresser on beautiful velvet stands.  You have seen this bracelet stand before with many of these same wrist baubles when I gave my self a challenge to wear a different bracelet everyday for the month of February. This stand and the one I have for my rings provide ample viewing opportunity and showcase my pieces beautifully (I think black is the best background for almost everything in life).

The rest of my rings, along with my necklaces and earrings, live in my very innovative hanging jewelry armoire, a college graduation present, that doubles as a full length mirror. I would highly recommend this genius black box to anyone who (a) has as much jewelry as me (b) is short on space or (c) needs something with some organization in order to see everything they have. This collection is my third most prized assortment of items (my grandfather’s stamp collection is my first and the shoes I have amassed over the last few years is the second).  Jewelry is definitely one of my favorite things! 

N.B. Unlike some of my posts, these are all images are of my jewelry 
that I photographed and which is currently in my room.
Do you have a large collection of jewelry? 


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Comments

  1. Kelly Ann says

    August 29, 2013 at 9:40 am

    That was my biggest problem, I need to see the items or I will not wear them!

  2. Chestnut Mocha says

    August 28, 2013 at 1:40 am

    Impressive! Such a great way to organize everything! I have many music jewelry boxes – and I keep my earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets in all of them. It’s not the best way to do it since I have to look in different places to choose what to wear 🙂

  3. Samantha says

    August 27, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    WOW. Totally jealous of that collection of yours! I need to find some better ways to “store” my jewelry – looks like you’ve got some great hooks!

  4. Amber says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    LOVE! I wanna come play 🙂 especially in those earrings. I love ’em all!

  5. Fabrizia Spinelli says

    August 27, 2013 at 5:25 am

    So many amazing pieces!

    Come back soon to visit me on
    Cosa
    Mi Metto???

  6. A&S says

    August 26, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    I would love to have all of those fab earrings! You have great pieces of jewelry. Love them!
    xoxo

    http://www.cakeandcouture.com

  7. Sarah Hartley says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Wow! You have a great collection. And so much more organized than mine!

  8. Jules says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    You certainly have acquired quite a collection there! I recently went to the Treasure Island Flea market and found the most unique pieces. You would have loved it.
    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  9. Robin Hardeman says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Love the collection, now I don’t feel so bad! We have some of the same earrings. I love how you organized the bangles!

    http://www.robincharmagne.com/blog

  10. Helene says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    you are so organized!!! i love all of it! the turquiose earrings are my fave!

  11. Rachel says

    August 26, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    You have such unique pieces! Love it.

  12. Wandering Java Lover says

    August 26, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Love all your bracelets. They are definitely my favourite accessory. Great storage options as well!

  13. Katie says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    i certainly have grown my jewelry collection this past year! i love the bracelet organzier! i need one!
    forlaurenandlauren.blogspot.com

  14. Michael says

    August 26, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    My jewelry collection is pathetic. That elephant necklace… I need it!

  15. [email protected] says

    August 26, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Awesome! You’re so organized!

  16. Stephanie Samuel says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:31 am

    What a collection! I love the way you have it displayed now.

  17. Karly Kim says

    August 26, 2013 at 9:56 am

    All of your pieces are beautiful!

  18. Sandeep Kaur Sandhu says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:53 am

    I like your organization. I have to do it in a better way 🙂

    Love

    http://sandysandhu.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-skulls.html#.UhtJ5hukohV

  19. Jessica Mattioli says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:41 am

    wow, amazing collection dear!!!!!

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  20. Rachel says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:58 am

    I have the same bracelet holder and love it- it’s so easy to organize them that way!

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