Tin Cup Necklace

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.

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!