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Jewellery is something that has the ability to adorn the dullest of outfits. Whether you classify yourself as feminine or not, it is something that most women wear. Jewellery has the ability to accentuate the most feminine parts of a woman’s body whilst allowing a woman to remain classy and graceful. Although jewellery can look especially beautiful if the wrong types are chosen even the most stylish women can fall victim to faux pas. Read on to ensure that from now on, you ensure that the jewellery you wear makes you a true woman of elegance.

Less is more

We have all seen it- a beautiful lady in the most stunning ballgown looking like a chandelier in the largest necklace she could find with a pair of 6-inch chandelier earrings. Ladies, this is a no-no. Bigger isn’t always better in this case- especially when you are wearing too much. A rule of thumb is that you wear one or the other. If you are opting for big or long earrings, steer clear of a necklace altogether. If your neckline is beautiful enough, you don’t need to accentuate it with anything and vice versa. If you have the most fabulous Graff diamond and emerald necklace, who needs to see anything else? Keep it simple as much as you can, which brings us on to our next point…

Keep it simple

Have you ever wondered why the Love bangle by Cartier has been a revered piece of jewellery for more than 45 years? After all it’s just a plain bangle with screws on it. The designers at Cartier knew the power behind a timeless piece of jewellery and something as plain and symbolic as this piece would never go out of fashion (Link: Jewellery pieces every elegant woman should own). Such simplicity can make any outfit look elegant- and of course, expensive.

Rule of colours

There is nothing wrong with colour- in fact, all colours are beautiful- when worn in the right way. There is also nothing wrong with multi-colour. However, I do think that this should be limited. If you are keen on wearing jewellery with more than one colour present, please ensure that your outfit is plain or is the same colour as the dominant one on your jewellery. Coco Chanel is a brilliant example of this. If you observe fashion shows dating back to the early 80’s bold colours is something that has never been a staple in this fashion house and is probably one of the reasons why it maintains the iconic, elegant status it has today- apart from that unfortunate Chanel-Pharrell capsule collection that enraged many a Chanel lover. Let’s just put that in the back of our minds, ladies.

Timeless Timepiece

Watches are a beautiful way to express class- and sometimes wealth in an unostentatious way- depending on the type you buy. Of course, we are not talking about a gentleman’s Rolex with every colour fathomable on the bezel but an understated, beautiful timepiece in a splendid meatal colour. Of course, you don’t have to be a millionaire to adorn an expensive watch. You could spend 2 figures on a timepiece and still look classy however, the rules of jewellery still apply here. If you are wearing an overly expensive watch, keep it very simple when it comes to jewellery. When it comes to branded watches, these brands will ensure timeless class: Franck Muller, Cartier, Breitling, Omega, Rolex.

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Jewellery pieces every elegant woman should own

Now that we have observed some rules every elegant woman should abide by, let’s now look at some pieces that every elegant woman should own:

Pearls

Pearls are one of the most timeless and classical pieces of jewellery a woman can own- and is not confined to a particular age group either

Diamond studs

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend-literally! You can never go wrong with a pair of diamond studs if you want to elevate your look

Diamond bracelet

No matter how small the diamonds are in a bracelet- your look instantly looks elegant and expensive due to the sheer amount of stones present.

Cartier Love bangle

This iconic piece signifies love, eternity and beauty- all in a simple piece. This piece can only be removed with screws which indicate that it is a piece which can be worn for a lifetime.

Cartier Juste en Clou

This is the epitome of the aesthetic of the acetic. The beauty of simplicity. Cartier demonstrates that there is beauty in the most mundane, simplistic things in life-and is illustrated in this bangle in the shape of a nail

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Alhambra by Van Cleef & Arpels

Another iconic piece by an iconic brand. Alhambra is in the shape of 5 clovers made of precious stones such as onyx and lapis lazuli. It is also instantly recognisable

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Diamond ring

You certainly do not have to be married to wear one of these. Just be sure not to wear it on that particular finger- especially if you are trying to attract someone! It is a beautiful, simple piece that can be worn especially on special occasions

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Earrings with coloured stones

Precious gems such as emeralds and sapphires are extremely classy- just look at the women of Windsor. These colours when set in fine jewellery has the ability to instantly level up your look

Van Cleef and Arpels
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Etiquette

We have all found ourselves in that situation- we are suddenly confronted by a rude work colleague with onlookers around. They have a reputation for being unsavoury and arrogant and we know that they deserve a piece of our mind. Or, we are on the phone to a company representative who appear to be incompetent. We would have every reason to lose our cool.

Losing our patience is so easy to do nowadays. A lack of self-control is a trait that is very much tolerated in our society. Although in many cases this is justified, responding in kind when someone is rude or patronising is not the elegant thing to do. It takes strength to rise above petty behaviour

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Etiquette

The importance of dealing with rudeness elegantly 

Elegance is not a word that is widely used nowadays- or even popular. To many, elegance contrasts with the feminist ideals many women conform to today. We live in a society where traits such as kindness, tact and being feminine is associated with the woman of yesterday-the ideal housewife who was viewed as the subordinate within the family setting. It is associated with a weak woman without an opinion. This, however, is far from the truth.

Whether we are in the workplace, among friends or in the general public, being elegant is not limited to looks. Elegance is a quality that we always want people to associate us with. This can prove to be quite challenging when we find ourselves in awkward and challenging situations. It is easier to retaliate in kind when we feel disrespected or backed against the wall. However, it takes more strength and poise to react in the opposite way. Read on to see how to deal with rude people whilst maintaining composure and elegance.

Don’t be hasty to respond elegantly 

Sometimes when we feel we are being disrespected; we want to defend ourselves. We also want to respond in a way that gives the impression that we are not one to be walked over. This is understandable. However, it is essential that we never stoop lower than we already stand. Oftentimes, when we fail to respond as expected, we put the aggressor in a corner and they often end up feeling small.  This is not how to deal with situations elegantly.

Stay Calm

No response is better than a rude one.

Talk in turns

There is nothing more irritating and inelegant than speaking over another person. Not only are issues not solved this way, it often exacerbates problems and increases tension. Always speak once the other person has finished speaking as engaging in unconstructive arguments is never a classy thing to do.

Refrain from associating with argumentative people

These kinds of people have their own insecurities which they are taking out on you. It is best not to entertain such arguments and if you do, ensure that your responses are constructive otherwise you could simply end up wasting your time.

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