Four Pieces of Jewelry Every Woman Should Own

Jewelry is a unique way for women to show off their style and what they really value in terms of appearance, but figuring out which pieces of jewelry to start with can be difficult if you don’t currently have many quality pieces at home. Here’s an overview of the four most versatile pieces of jewelry, and items that every woman should consider adding to her jewelry box at home. 

Stud Earring

There are few pieces of jewelry more important than the stud earring. This one little delicate accent is enough to pull any look together and give you a bit more polish overall. Stud earrings can be worn every day, and a nice pair of diamond or sapphire earrings is all it takes to enhance your look. They should be a staple in every fashion-conscious woman’s wardrobe and something that you wear often around Nashville, Tennessee to work, to night clubs, out with friends or doing just about anything else. 

Tennis Bracelet

A tennis bracelet, or a thin and often gemmed or jeweled bracelet is a good standard jewelry option that can be worn daily. It creates an elegant look and helps dress up your appearance without being over the top. Pick out a bracelet that matches your style, and go with something you’ll feel comfortable wearing with most outfits that you own. 

Hoop Earring

The hoop earring isn’t something that you’ll wear on a daily basis and isn’t quite as versatile as the stud, but when chosen properly a hoop earring is a good accent to most upscale outfits. It’s a standout accessory that will draw attention to your head more, but it’s also something that is relatively casual, so you can wear them to the club, to work and on most everyday outings in Nashville, Tennessee without looking out of place at all. 

Long Necklace

Long necklaces were popular back in the 1920’s and were replaced by short pendants for years. Now that look is back again and adding a beautiful long necklace to your collection is an excellent way to add a bit of style and elegance to your look. If you own pendants already, it’s also possible to layer both necklaces and pendants together for a more complex look. 

With these four pieces, you’ll always have a good solid accent to that outfit you’re putting together. They are simple to wear and work for most occasions. Ask us here at Draper Jewelry about how we can help you choose these four pieces wisely.

The Hows and Whys of Resizing a Ring

There are times when resizing a ring is necessary. Whether you gain a bit of weight, lose some weight, want to switch your ring to another finger, or you picked up a ring from a friend and you want to get it to fit properly, there are a couple ways that your ring band can be adjusted to fit you properly. If you decide that you need this service make sure that you consult with a professional to find out what your options are, and to get your finger sized properly so that you enjoy the very best fit possible. 

How It’s Done

When you need your ring resized, there are a few different methods employed to adjust the size up or down. When you want to move down slightly, the ring is cut, a small portion of it is removed, and then it is soldered back together again. When you want to move up to a larger size, there are two different methods available to you. The first is stretching, and works up to a half size. A special machine stretches out the metal of your ring to the new size. This is generally more affordable, and faster, but will only work if your requirements are very minor. 

If you need  the ring to go up a size or more, it will have to be cut and expanded. In this process, the ring is cut and the two sections are separated a bit. Then additional metal is inserted into the band and soldered into place to create the finished piece. 

Certain Metals Won’t Work

If your ring is made from certain metals, it simply cannot be resized. This is important to know before you waste the time traveling to your local jeweler to have it assessed. Stainless steel, titanium and tungsten are the three metals that generally can’t be resized. If your band is made from any of these metals, you’ll have to get a new band entirely, or pick up a new ring to get the size that you need. 

Consult a Jeweler

Always consult a qualified jeweler before you decide on whether to resize your ring or not. Make sure that you know the proper size for your finger, and find out what your options are and how much it will cost you to make the transition. There are some ring types that can’t be resized, though most can, so you have to keep this in mind as well. 

Two Size Limit

Generally your rings can only be modified by two sizes in either direction. That means if your ring is currently a size 6, you can bump it up to a size 8 or drop it down to a 4. If you need to go farther than that in either direction, you will probably have to purchase another ring instead.

Speak with us here at Draper's Jewelry and we can ensure that your ring is resized to perfect, as well as pointing you in the direction of one of our finer options if you're looking to upgrade.