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The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Can shopping for jewelry be considered practical? If your goal is to source classic styles that you’ll wear on repeat, then the answer is unequivocally yes. Slough off that guilt, because indulging (aka investing) in quality, perennially chic pieces just makes good common sense. Here are the four categories of jewelry I feel darn right practical buying. Kind of.

Layering necklaces: 

From the ornate chokers of European queens to the swooping pearl layers of 20’s flappers, length trends come and go. So, opt for necklaces you can adjust and/or layer.   

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Coin Choker, Porter Lyons 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Multi Stone Necklace, Lee Michaels 

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The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Diamond Necklace, Lee Michaels 

Studs:

Elevating a day to day look with a classic stud is so easy. You can even sleep in them. What’s more practical than that? 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Floral Stud, Boudreaux’s 

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The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Emerald Studs, Saks Fifth Avenue 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Diamond Halo Studs , Aucoin Hart 

Hoops:

Hoop earrings conjure a youthful spirit no matter your age. Perfect for those flirty feeling days.

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The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Gold Hinged Hoop, Symmetry  

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Emerald Hoops, Saks Fifth Avenue 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Zig Zag Hoops, Lee Michael’s 

Stackable Bracelets: 

The clanky sound of a multilayered wrist is fun, but sometimes you just want something singular and delicate. These bracelets work both ways.  

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Flexible Bangle, Aucoin Hart 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Antique Gold-Filled Bangle, Wellington & Co. 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Paper Clip Bracelet, Boudreaux’s 

The Everyday Practical Jewelry You Need

Gold Cuff, Lee Michaels 

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