How to Style Oversized Jewelry

Jewelry is the perfect accessory for bringing an outfit to life — especially when you’re topping off your outfit with a bold, striking statement piece. Even if you’re someone who typically favors daintier pieces, all it takes is one piece of statement jewelry to elevate your look.

From cuff bracelets to cocktail rings and predominant pendants, there are plenty of oversized jewelry options to choose from. The secret to styling statement jewelry is finding the right balance. You don’t want to end up too colorful or sparkly. It’s all about choosing a piece that draws attention to parts of yourself that you’d like to emphasize.

Here are some useful tips for styling oversized jewelry – and some fabulous statement selections you can shop today.

1. Find the Right Balance

When it comes to wearing oversized jewelry, you need to find the right balance so that you don’t end up looking like a disco ball. In many cases, one piece will be enough. However, if you do want to branch out and wear two oversized pieces, make sure they’re not in close proximity of each other. Otherwise, you’ll end up overcrowding your look.

Chandelier earrings and cuff bracelets can look beautiful together, while oversized necklaces and earrings tend to be too much.

Often, the best way to tell whether you’ve found the right balance is to stand in front of the mirror and assess your overall look. Is it overcrowded? Or balanced? You can play around until you’re happy with the end result.

Shop: Harry Winston’s Candy Tsavorite Garnet Ring

2. Choose Earrings that Complement Your Face Shape and Hairstyle

To make your oversized earrings stand out (in a good way!), make sure you choose earrings that suit your face shape and your hairstyle. If you have a longer-shaped face, stick to wider earrings instead of long ones. For those with a rounder face, aim for drop earrings with sleek, sharp lines.

When wearing drop or dangly statement earrings, keep your hair sleek and not too big to avoid distraction. They also look lovely with a chic chignon.

Shop: Tiffany & Co.’s High Tide Earrings

3. Pair Big Accessories with Simple Clothing

Unless you’re attending the Oscars, big accessories look best with simple clothing. Avoid busy patterns and embellishments when wearing a statement necklace, earrings, or bracelet. Since you want your oversized piece to stand out, wearing a busy-looking outfit will only draw the eyes away from your statement jewelry.

Some great outfit suggestions to pair your oversized jewelry with include a classic little black dress, jeans and a white shirt, or a simple black jumper dress.

Shop: Bulgari’s Serpenti Viper Bracelet

4. Match Your Necklace with Your Neckline

To ensure your oversized necklace stands out, wear it with the right neckline. It might seem like a small detail, but when a necklace doesn’t complement the neckline, your outfit can really fall apart.

Strapless, off-the-shoulder, and V-necked dresses and tops are the best necklines to let your statement piece steal the show. Steer clear of halter necks and collars, as these will clash with your oversized necklace.

Shop: Harry Winston’s Amalfi Necklace

About The Author

Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.