Your Jewellery Resolutions For 2021

You may have
made some New Year's resolutions for 2021, already, and with all our plans for
2020 having been thrown into disarray, we're sure that this year the list is
going to be a long one. That’s not mentioning all of the resolutions we set for
ourselves at the end of 2019, as well as other goals we set ourselves
throughout the last 12 months. We have
some ideas for jewellery based resolutions you can add to your list, but don't
worry, none of them are too burdensome, and you will be able to achieve all of
these in the next year.
Every
jewellery collection can benefit from an audit.
By this we mean getting out all your jewellery and laying it out on the
table, untangling as you go. Group like
items together, so all your earrings, all your rings, and so on. If you have matching sets keep these together
as their own small group. When all your
finery is laid out in front of you, you may be surprised to see how much you
actually own. Some of your jewellery may
have been gifts from people you are no longer in touch with, so decide if you
want to keep the pieces for sentimental reasons, or sell them on. Alternatively
you may even want to gift them to someone you know will love them.
If you can't
bear to part with some pieces, make a resolution to wear them more often. If they're not to your taste, but they have
sentimental value then consider having the pieces redesigned and reworked into
something you will wear. You could even
have heirloom pieces reworked with the intention of leaving them in your
will. If you have inherited a piece or
two that you intend to pass on, but you know they won't be worn by the
recipients, then why not have those pieces reset into pieces that will be worn
by the recipients? For example, you may
have a lovely brooch to leave in your will, but two or more people to leave it
to, so why not have the stones reset into earrings, rings or pendants so that
each person has a piece of the original item?
Jewellery
should be cleaned semi-regularly to keep it in the best condition, so even if
you're going to leave an entire item to someone in your will, do have it
cleaned anyway. Set aside all the pieces
for cleaning, or reworking, and make an appointment with a jeweller to have the
work done. We offer a reworking service,
and because we're online (as well as in physical stores) we can provide this
service whatever the lockdown rules in your area are.
With your
jewellery collection laid out in front of you there is the opportunity to see
what key staples you are missing. Of
course, not everyone wants to own and wear pearls, or tennis bracelets, but
having all your jewellery in one place can reveal which pieces you could add to
enhance your favourites in an outfit. A
tennis bracelet, pearl and/or sparkling studs and a showstopper necklace are
all items that work for most people; so if you're lacking in those items make a
note to check out our range and fill in those gaps with something timeless.
With the
pieces to gift, clean or rework set aside you'll be left with the items you can
wear and enjoy straight away. You could
also have some fun and try pairing pieces together you've never considered
wearing as an ensemble? You might find
that these experimental matches really work, which could open up a whole world
of opportunities with your wardrobe. We
think there's nothing better than finding a new outfit or a new look from your
existing clothes and jewellery; although you can't beat the thrill of buying something
new, shopping from within your own collection can be a lovely way of
invigorating your style with minimal effort and outlay.
When you pack
your jewellery away again, be sure to put the pieces you have resolved to wear
more often on display so that you see them.
If you have identified some pieces that you want to wear in the summer
put these together in a case or other storage, so you don't have to go hunting
around for them when the sun comes out.
We hope you have fun, and enjoy reminiscing about your heirloom pieces
while you complete your jewellery resolutions for 2021.
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