A chic capsule of cool and contemporary jewelry will make getting dressed a cinch. Here, fashion and fine-jewelry tastemakers share their go-to picks and styling hacks
A gold chain, says Danielle Miele
“Vintage gold chains are a staple of mine – I scan the vast variety of link styles to find my favorites. My top link choices are a mini figaro, a mariner link and an antique pocket-watch chain, as I tend to gravitate towards the more unisex styles. We’re all familiar with layering gold chains, but lately I’ve been wearing one standout design and making it my hero piece by adding a striking pendant or a jumble of charms. For me, 18- or 20-inch chains are the ideal lengths.” @gemgossip, fine-jewelry collector and content creator
A pinky ring, says Sarah Royce-Greensill
“Pinky rings have evolved from signifying social status to a playful expression of personal style, and there are plenty of jewelers who have fun subverting the traditionally masculine style. There’s something quite powerful about a pinky ring that you’ve chosen or bought for yourself. I find it works best worn casually – it adds interest to the plainest off-duty outfit and always grabs attention. I aspire to one day wear a diamond solitaire on my pinky.” @srgjewel, editor and consultant
Diamond studs, says Mirta de Gisbert
“Diamond studs are a must-have in any fine-jewelry collection. From a gemological perspective, they are the hardest stones on the Mohs scale – which is used to determine a gemstone’s durability – allowing you to wear them every day without worrying (always check the backs are securely on), but also making them heirloom pieces that can be passed down. I wear mine all the time; I’m a big believer in if you own a piece of jewelry, wear it! Don’t wait for special occasions.” @mirtadegisbert, gemologist, curator and stylist
Hoop earrings, says Libby Page
“Hoop earrings are a perennial favorite of mine – I wear a simple edit of fine, yellow-gold hoops that work with any outfit and feel barely-there. The devil is in the detail; there are so many subtle variations of silhouette, stone setting and artisanry – having a concise capsule of hoops that you can switch up is perfect for those who want a no-muss, no-fuss approach to ear styling. If you have multiple piercings, like me, start with the largest hoop at the bottom and gradually reduce the size as they ascend the ear.” @libbyjanepage, NET-A-PORTER’s market director
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