‘Everyday Accessories’ & ‘Everyday Jewellery’ satisfy needs that are simple and yet essential. For time, we have the wristwatch; To honour our relationships, we have engagement, wedding and friendship bands; To show our unique sense of style, we have earrings, necklaces, cocktail rings, etc. All in all, we carefully choose accessories that accommodate our daily routines. Comfort, Function, Sentiment, Style, Personality and Flexibility, are all considered.

Some things are overlooked when the occasion demands. For instance, ‘Comfort’ gets ‘thrown out-the-window’ when it’s time to accessorize for the red-carpet. And conventionally, professionalism not personality dictates how we accessorize for work.

That said, what we do everyday is important. Many Designers and Businesses in the Fashion Industry aim to contribute to our everyday looks, and HMJServices is no different. Everyday Jewellery by HMJServices are designed to work well with what you already own, accentuating and complementing your ‘Basic Jewellery Suite’.

In this post, I share the 5 components of a ‘Basic Jewellery Suite’ that is Sophisticated, Adaptable, and Timeless.

1. STUDS

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They’ve been there all along & they’ve officially made a comeback! Go for the Classic round stud or for a modern, geometric form. Whether in silver, gold, pearl, or as a composite of beads; you will always be glad to own a pair. They mix and match well with most necklace styles, and are an indispensable part of your ‘Basic Jewellery Suite’.

2. MINI HOOPS & HUGGIES
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Mini-hoops are smaller than regular urban hoops. For Huggies and mini-hoops, I think the ideal size is roughly 1.5 inches. Keep in mind, the beauty of this style of earrings is its looped section, which can be a thin, narrow pin or an elaborate wide band. Mini-Hoops & Huggies go beyond the simplicity of the Stud, but are just as versatile. They are an easy fit with those beautiful Matinee Necklaces that are still in vogue today.

3. PRINCESS CHAINS
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Simple sets [Earrings + Pendant] and loose pendants are beloved of jewellery makers like HMJServices. As we devise means to get these items into your jewellery collections, the least you can do is be ready to wear them in style. For this, a simple silver or gold chain of princess length will do perfectly! Princess chains are between 17 and 19 inches long. Besides the Matinee pieces you are likely to acquire, nothing enriches your everyday accessorizing options quite like a good princess chain.

4. DROPS
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Drops can add some real variety to your ‘Basic Jewellery Suite’. The classic drop hangs no more than 1 inch from the ear lobes. Modern drops for their part can be as long as 2 inches. That said, this style is at its best when the drop is made of quality stuff. This is why I recommend gemstone drops. Their vibrant colours and cuts are a pleasant alternative to the monotony of classic metallics like Gold & Silver. And because they’re relatively more affordable, you can indulge to your heart’s content, without compromising quality!!

5. LONG CHAINS
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Not too long ago, a plain princess chain would have been sufficient. However, to make the most of the elaborate pendants in vogue today, a long chain is a must-have. I recommend long, adjustable chains that can be worn at Matinee Length [24 – 27 inches] or as Opera Lengths [as long as 36 inches]. Feel free to try Chunky chains too. For this purpose, they’re just as good, if not better, than thin chains.

Whether this ‘Basic Suite’ is truly enough for today’s woman is a matter of personal preference. What is certain is that your accessorizing and styling options will be limited if you don’t have a good number of these basics covered.