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Wearing a pendant

• Wear a pendant necklace with a v-neck to fill in the space. Look for a necklace that just hits the sternum.

• Wear a pendant necklace with a crew neck to soften the boyish lines.

Wearing a Choker

• Off the shoulder top: sweaters with wide open necklines look best with chokers, a choker will not interfere with the dramatic scoop of the neck

• Strapless dress: chokers look best when on bare skin.

• Chokers will exaggerate a wide or short neck

Multistrand

• Jackets: multistrand necklaces fill the neckline, and make the neck appear longer. Bright colors help liven up a conservative jacket.

• Dress shirts: a plain shirt with a bright multistrand necklace will create contrast.

Lariats

• With a Tunic, the necklace will fill in the open area. Shorter strands draw the eye to the opening of the tunic.

• Wear with a plain camisole for a dramatic and more dressed up look.

Tips• A necklace that cascades over the bust

line will make the bust appear larger. • Small pendants are a good choice if

you are petite. Big, heavy necklaces will weigh you down.

• People with long necks look great in any kind of necklaces. But, avoid chokers, which elongate the neck even more

• Short necked people should wear delicate pieces that hang between the neck and chest.

Tips

• If wearing a crooked lined shirt, it may be best to go without a necklace.

• "One dramatic piece of jewelry is a good option for plus sizes," says Brooklyn jewelry designer Allyson Smith.

Untangling Necklaces

• On a piece of wax paper, place a few drops of baby oil on the chain. Then use pins to pull apart the knot.

Take Care of Your Necklaces• Clean non-porous Jewelry like

pearls and opal by soaking it in warm soapy water for ten minutes

• Store necklaces separately so that they do not scratch each other

• Put on your jewelry after applying makeup and hairspray

• When swimming, chlorine can damage gemstones, and gold.

• Many stones fade or change color when left in the sun.

• Always store bead necklaces (such as lapis, pearls, etc) flat as silk stretches over time. Also, this avoid kinks and knotting various chains together.

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