Women and accessories are synonymous. Almost all women love to add accessories to complete their outfits. And in India we are spoilt for choice. We have such a wide range of jewellery to choose from . Sometimes it becomes difficult to decide on what to wear with what . So to make your lives simpler, we have decided to write a series of blogs on jewellery that would be appropriate for social occasions and at the work place.  

How can I look stylish yet professional at work ?  

It's quite simple actually . Go minimalistic . Wear fewer colours. Opt for classic pieces that are timeless. If you are fond of wearing statement pieces , wear just one to attract and not distract . 

If you are working for corporate houses which have a conservative dress code policy then here are some suggestions.

With trousers and shirts or skirts and blouses wear chains with small pendants which sit on your neck inside the collar or longer chains worn on the outside of your collars .A choker length 16" or a princess length 18" works well with shirt collars, v necklines , scoop or round necklines and cowl necklines . Long chains matinee length 18" or opera length 20" are best worn with crew necks, mandarin collars , boat necks or turtle necks. A sting of small pearls or diamonds adds at touch of elegance and authority to your outfit .

Earrings are an important accessory and can add a sparkle to your face . Studs, small hoops, huggies , cluster earrings are most appropriate with formal business wear. If you have a small face with small earlobes wear solitaire diamonds or pearl earrings. Most styles will suit an oval face . Round and heart shape faces should avoid big,round shaped studs and clusters. Avoid wearing danglers or long hoops with stiff shirt collars, mandarin collars and turtle necks. Square and diamond shape face should avoid geometric designs. Hoops , huggies, chandeliers look great with kurtis and Indian wear. But take care that they are not noisy and distracting .  

Finger rings that are simple elegant bands or diamond rings look classy and suit all types of fingers. Keep your bulky cocktail rings for a festive occasion. One ring per hand is most appropriate for a smart business look.

A slim bangle bracelet or a tennis bracelet would look great with a power suit or a silk blouse. Avoid wearing too many bangles with Indian wear as it would look unprofessional and also uncomfortable for someone working on a computer for long hours. 

Don't match your jewellery to your clothes, complement it. Red clothes, red rubies is a no no . Wear sapphires, emeralds or grey pearls instead.

All pieces of jewellery should be of one metal tone, yellow gold or white gold. Never mix a gold necklace with a silver bracelet, or a gold ring with silver  earrings. 

Jewellery is like the perfect spice-it always complements what's already there -Diane Von Furstenberg. 

Good things come in small packages , especially when it's jewellery