The Best Jewelry to Pair with a Cocktail Dress
Special gatherings call for a stunning dress and even more importantly, sparkling jewels. The right jewelry can take your look to the next level. The wrong jewelry, on the hand, can end up overwhelming your look. Here is some of the best jewelry to pair with your cocktail dress.
Cluster Earrings
If your choice of dress is elegant and understated, a pair of vibrant cluster earrings will add a touch of color and sparkle to your outfit. A black dress, for example, look amazing when accessorized with dazzling earrings.
Harry Winston’s Berry Cluster Ruby and Diamond Earrings, featuring 10 pear-shaped diamonds and six round rubies, add a delicate dash of rich red to an all-black cocktail dress. They would also work well with a white dress or designs featuring deep red tones.
A Statement Necklace
Statement necklaces can really bring an outfit together. Even if your cocktail dress is on the elaborate side, a statement necklace will complete your look—provided that you choose one that’s bold without being overly colorful.
Tiffany & Co.’s Hands Necklace in Yellow Gold and Platinum strikes the perfect balance of elegance, sophistication, and refinement. It looks especially stunning when paired with a white gown, which really makes the gold tones pop.
A Formal Watch
A diamond-studded watch can be a unique yet striking addition to your cocktail dress. It offers both refinement and practicality, allowing you to subtly check the time in style in case you have other places to be.
Bvlgari’s Lvcea Watch in 18kt rose gold is a symbol of radiant femininity, featuring a diamond-set bezel, a white mother-of-pearl dial, and 12 diamond indexes. The rose gold adds a warm, luxurious glow that complements both neutral and bold-colored dresses. Pair it with a classic black cocktail dress for a timeless look, or with soft pastels for a delicate, romantic ensemble.
A Diamond Bracelet
Keep things simple with a sleek diamond bracelet. It will add a little sparkle to your outfit without driving the attention away from your dress. Best of all, a simple white gold diamond bracelet looks good with everything, regardless of the colors and details of your dress.
Cartier’s Essential Lines Bracelet in white gold is set with 61 brilliant-cut diamonds to add instant radiance to your outfit without stealing the spotlight. It’s the perfect addition to any dress.
A Cocktail Ring
For glitzy, glamorous events, try pairing your cocktail dress with a bright, bold cocktail ring. From aquamarine to emerald to spessartine, there are plenty of colorful gemstones to choose from to add a splash of color to your outfit.
Tiffany & Co.’s Spessartine Ring in platinum showcases vibrant orange center stones encircled by round brilliant diamonds. The spessartine gemstone, known for its fiery orange hue, adds warmth and pairs beautifully with deep jewel-toned cocktail dresses, such as emerald green and royal blue.
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.
