As spring approaches, take a fresh look at your necklaces. Spring is the season to show off the neckline - and to match up spring fashions with necklaces. When you wear a plain blouse, choose a fine, short chain with a pendant that will complement your bare skin - for example, a platinum droplet on a chain just showing at the neckline.
For bold patterns, like the flower prints that are popular this year, go with a longer, chunkier necklace. Use eye-catching pieces that combine more than one element like metals, diamonds, and gemstones. To keep up with the trends this season, have fun with pearls and precious gemstones in bright colors, like red (ruby), orange (tourmaline), yellow (sapphire), and green (emerald).
Smalli s more elegant but for patterns, big designs work best because they won't get lost in your clothes. Longer necklaces go well with tunics, while shorter ones flatter V-neck tops and balance out dresses with a high waistline. A scoop neck works with a longer chain that can be wound around the neck several times - or even several different pieces layered together.
One big no-no in jewelry fashion: wearing a low-cut shirt or dress without a necklace. The absence of a necklace under such clothes would make you look cheerless, like you're missing something.

