Tin Cup Necklace

Many jewelry trends seem to come and go, but the tin cup necklace remains a hot style year after year. There must be a reason why the floating pearl necklace is a perennial favorite when other styles fall from favor after only a season or two. I set out to discover why the tin cup necklace is so popular, and this is what I found.

The number one reason why women everywhere love pearl tin cup necklaces is their versatility. The delicate and feminine style is beloved by brides and bridesmaids, but it is seen in many, many more settings beyond weddings. Celebrities like First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Hillary Swank all adore the lustre of pearls, and they are often photographed wearing different pearl necklace designs, such as the tin cup, layered with additional necklaces for a truly high fashion look. The light and airy nature of a tin cup necklace also means that it works as well in everyday life as it does on the red carpet. After all, the iconic design was named after the 1996 golf movie “Tin Cup”, and Renee Russo wore the necklace to add style to her casual wardrobe. Many women love the floating pearl necklace to add an understated elegance to their office attire. It works beautifully with a blouse, giving the wearer all of the polish and sophistication that we associate with pearls without looking too heavy or formal for work.

Something else that women adore about tin cup necklaces is that they are so easy to personalize. Think about it: you can completely customize almost every aspect of the necklace, from the length of the chain to the diameter of the pearls to even the color of the pearls. If you love warm rich colors, a gold or gold filled chain can be paired with large golden colored pearls for a necklace with an incomparably rich glow. For drama, black pearls can be spaced along a glittering silver chain. Or simply choose the timeless original: white pearls floating along a delicate silver chain.

It turns out that there are as many reasons to love a tin cup necklace as there are gorgeous versions from which to choose. No wonder that year in and year out, when women are searching for that one perfect piece to add to their jewelry collection, they pick the necklace popularized by the film “Tin Cup”.

The tin cup, or floating pearl, necklace is one of the most versatile types of jewelry. It suits nearly every occasion, and will add grace and style to any outfit from casual to formal. Being such a useful accessory, you will find yourself reaching for your pearl illusion necklace time and time again. These are some ideas for ways to wear your tin cup necklace.

Let’s begin with wearing a tin cup necklace for one of the most special occasions in your life: your wedding day. The timeless elegance of pearls is always fantastic on brides. The soft glowing white tone of pearls also happens to be a lovely match to a white wedding gown. A pearl illusion necklace which is to be worn with a wedding gown will usually be white in a slightly larger pearl size, like 8mm, to give it a strong presence. The open and airy effect of a bridal tin cup necklace pairs wonderfully with pearl drop earrings. When wearing a strapless gown, long drop earrings will be the best complement to your necklace, or choose earrings which are closer to the ear when wearing a gown with a strong shoulder line.

The tin cup necklace that you initially purchased for a special occasion will easily transition itself into your everyday jewelry wardrobe. It is the absolute best type of necklace to wear to the office; polished and professional, yet not stuffy, formal, or uptight. A great way to wear your floating pearl necklace to work is layered under a tailored blouse. Just enough of the pearls will peek out under the collar of your shirt to show that you took the time to really pull together a great outfit.

Many women like to go straight from work to dinner with friends, and your pearl station necklace will make the trip from office to dinner out seamlessly. If you wore a pair of pearl studs to work, switch them out for earrings with more drama for nighttime, like a delicate but chic pair of pearl chandelier earrings. They will look fabulous with the tin cup necklace, and are a quick way to change your outfit from office attire to something more fun. In the summer, another great idea is to layer a pretty camisole under your office appropriate blouse and remove the blouse when you go out for drinks or dinner with your friends. The more open style of the cami will let your jewelry really take center stage.

A pearl tin cup necklace can also be a great building block to add style to casual tshirts. Try dressing up a simple black or white tee with your illusion necklace. Then make it more funky by layering on a few more necklaces, such as longer pearl strands, silver beads, or chains. This is one of the hottest jewelry trends right now, both on and off the red carpet. Your layered necklaces will instantly transform your basic weekend attire from blah to amazing.

With so many ways to wear them, it is no wonder that the pearl tin cup necklace is the one piece of jewelry that no woman can be without. It is a timeless addition to your jewelry wardrobe that will bring you much enjoyment every time that you wear it.