Tin Cup Necklace

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!