I thought I should make it easy for all my lovely readers and post all the links for my jewelry wardrobe essentials in one easy-to-find post   I’ve included my picks for budget and high end as well – you can go from $4 to almost $10,000 in this series!
In no particular order, here are my picks for the jewelry I think every fashionista should own – here you go….

Diamond stud earrings
Plain & simple chain necklace
A pearl necklace – either fresh-water, cultivated or natural is your choice
Small hoop earrings – silver or gold
Last but not least, I …read more

I’d like to wrap up our jewelry wardrobe essentials week with the high-end showstopper jewelry – in other words, the really juicy stuff
Drool worthy, yes?
John Hardy round chandelier earrings $595:
 
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Pave diamond “Twisted” cuff bracelet by John Hardy, $3595:
 
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Concentric Circles pave diamond necklace, $4300:
 
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This one is a bit of a change from the rest of the week – after all, I’ve been focusing on classic pieces since Monday
I think that every woman who wears jewelry should have a set of “showstopper” jewelry.  The pieces you can wear out to a fancy event, to make a statement, to be bold!
With pieces like this, you’ve got to know what you’re comfortable wearing – after all, if it’s going to make you self concious – there’s no point in wearing it.  Learn how to wear bold jewelry – it’s a great skill
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My next pick for your jewelry wardrobe essential?  The classic hoop earring.  Now, I’m not talking about a massive pair that graze your shoulders (although those can be fun too!)  just something elegant & wearable.
My picks for budget and splurge:
$12.50 for sterling silver hoop earrings:
 
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Charles Garnier 18kt white or yellow gold hoop earrings $225:
 
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Pearls can range from the surprisingly inexpensive (domestic fresh-water pearls) to the my-house-costs-less-than-that necklace category – luckily, there are beautiful necklaces for any budget!
Like the simple chain from yesterday, pearls are quite versatile and can be worn with many different outfits – which is why they’re my third pick for jewelry wardrobe essentials.
$42 for the handmade “Pearly Pebbles Go Green” necklace from Raghouse International:
 
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$8100 for the 16″ Paul Morelli South Seas pearl necklace:
 
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My next jewelry wardrobe essential?
A simple, elegant fine chain necklace – either in sterling silver or gold, whatever works for your budget.  A simple necklace gives you so much versatility – you can wear it plain, layer it, or add charms or pendants.
$13.99 for this 14″ sterling silver 1mm round Italian chain.

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On the other end of the budget…
$9800 for 20″ faceted tubing chain necklace from Henry Dunay:
 
image: Neiman Marcus