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 When buying jewelry, your choice will ultimately be determined by your taste. Yet there are a few more factors you might want to consider as well to make sure that, that next favorite piece of jewelry is not simply pretty, but makes YOU beautiful.

The necklace is meant to draw attention to the neckline and bust. If it is the right choice for you, it will elongate the neck, face and torso. When buying a necklace, you might want to consider:

Shape

Oblong and round necklaces are flattering on heart-shaped, square and rectangular faces.
Oblong styles or ones that fall in a “V” flatter round faces.
Chunky beads accentuate size so heavier women might prefer pieces that lie flat.

Length

A mid-length necklace – one which falls between the collarbone and the bust – flatters most figures.
Women with shorter necks, fuller busts or round faces might want to opt for oblong necklaces that hit mid-chest.
Long necklaces look nice on women with short necks, broad shoulders or short torsos. If you have a fuller bust or a protruding tummy; however, a long necklace will only emphasize those areas. A necklace that ends above the bust might be a better option.
A necklace that falls under the bust can make a short woman appear taller if she is not too busty.
Chokers that sit on or near the collarbone complement a long neck or an angular face and disfavor a round or square face.

Earrings

Earrings elongate the neck and, draw attention away from flaws, and can make a face look slimmer. When buying earrings, have one rule in mind: your earrings shape should counteract your facial shape, not repeat it.

Oval Face Anything goes! Dangles and triangles are most flattering.

Rectangular Face Avoid elongated earrings and straight angles as they emphasize face length. Opt for hoops and round pieces instead.

Round Face Angular designs and elongated shapes can help to slim a full face so you might want to consider oblongs, rectangles and straight dangles as opposed to large, round earrings or anything chunky that sits on the lobe.

Heart-Shaped Face Most earring styles are flattering on a heart-shaped face with the exception of those ending in a point. Look for shapes opposite to your face, that is wider at the bottom than at the top.

Square Face Since large earrings that sit on the ear can make your lace look wider, you might want to consider small, oval or oblong earrings and hoops instead.

Well, there are two things for you to keep in mind choosing a bracelet size. The bracelet should be long enough to be clasped and short enough for not to easily slip down from your hand. So the bracelet will fit comfortably and you won’t lose it. Everything else is up to you.

If you do not know your size and can’t try the bracelet you’ve chosen on, then measure your wrist at the thinner part of it. You will get your bracelet size by adding 1” to your wrist size. Sometimes it is called ‘the rule of thumb’. It means that the space between your bracelet and your skin is quite enough to place your thumb there.

You may check this rule when you’ve bought your bracelet. And yet, there are more sophisticated ways to choose the bracelet size. Do not add anything at all to the wrist size you’ve measured for a snug fit. If you want a delicate loose fit, add ¼” or ½” to your wrist size.

The women’s standard bracelet size is 7”. The men’s standard bracelet size is 8” (sometimes plus or minus 1”). Occasionally the bracelet inner diameter instead of the bracelet length is specified. The sizes then vary from 2 ¼” to 3”. If the bracelet is not round then such measurements as the inner vertical diameter and inner horizontal diameter appear.

Keep in mind that a bracelet without a clasp should slip over the widest part of the hand without slipping off when the hand is down. The best way to find the size of such a bracelet is to make a sample bracelet from a lace or a piece of wire first. Try your sample bracelet on, adjust it for a perfect fit and try the bracelet on again. Measure its length or diameter and you’ll know the size you need.

If it is a bracelet with a large gem or semiprecious stone then it’s better to wear it above the wrist on the wider part of your arm. You can measure your arm too and it should be equal to the bracelet size (don’t forget about the previous rule if there’s no clasp). The bracelet size will be a little larger than your wrist size and you’ll obtain a snug fit placing it upper on your arm. It is much better than to leave such a heavy bracelet dangling on your hand.

Some bracelets are resizable. For example, you can easily remove several links from your chain or watch bracelet if it is longer than you need. A leather watch bracelet usually has small eyelets to adjust its size. So you shouldn’t worry if your watch bracelet is longer than you need. Mind if it is too short. Link chains are even easier to adjust. You can do it yourself or ask for a help from your jeweler. But keep excessive links in case if you need to ad them later.