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”.
Jewelry is one of the must-have accessories for any season. Following the latest trends in jewelry can be a lot of fun, because it is often simply a matter of combining pieces that you already have in fresh new ways to achieve a chic and stylish look. One of the most versatile pieces to use when creating a contemporary style is the tin cup necklace. This is a peek at the newest trends in tin cup necklaces, and how you can wear yours just like a celebrity.
Pearls are hotter than ever this year! They have been seen all over the red carpet in Hollywood, at the trendiest spots in New York, and even on powerful politicians in Washington, D.C. (I am sure I am not the only one who is completely mesmerized by the astonishing Tahitian pearl necklaces worn by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi!). The great thing is that the trend for pearl necklaces this year is to wear them in a way that is more funky and exuberant than traditional or buttoned-up. As much as I adore the classic look of a strand of Akoya pearls worn with a twinset, this is not the way in which pearls are being shown. They have gone downtown and creative; these are not your grandmother’s demure graduated pearl necklaces.
In Style magazine reported this fall that an “instant outfit-maker” is to pile on layers of pearls, like celebrity Sarah Jessica Parker. A tin cup necklace is the perfect foundation for the layered look. The openness of the spaced pearls make it light enough to combine with other pieces without ever looking overdone. The really neat thing about combining a pearl tin cup necklace with other necklaces is that you can mix in both strands of pearls and silver or gold chains; since the floating pearl style features both elements, it makes the perfect addition to tie the entire collection together. After all, the trend is to be a little eclectic, but not mismatched.
While you are experimenting with creating your own designer look with tin cup necklaces, don’t forget to mix up different lengths and even pearl colors. Celebrities such as singer Rhianna know that a jumble of long white ropes of pearls is the perfect way to add drama to an all black outfit. The dark color of Tahitian pearls is favored by movie star Angelina Jolie, and First Lady Michelle Obama does a fantastic job of mixing up black, white, and grey pearls in layered necklaces. Play around a little by combining your favorite pearl necklaces with a new piece or two, and before you know it, you will be looking as fabulous as a celebrity!
