Making Grandma's Vintage Earrings Wearable Today

Some women are lucky enough to have a collectionjewelry that mirror the colors, styles or finishes in the
of their Grandmother or even Great-Grandmother'santique piece. For example, if your look includes gold
jewelry. But since all of us don't have true vintagevintage clip on earrings, then go with a pairing of gold
pieces, we can wear vintage-inspired looks that offerbangles or a sweet gold necklace. Tying the look
the same appearance as the original. In fact, you willtogether with other gold jewelry will add to the glamour
be the only one who knows that it wasn't madeof the antique-inspired piece. Also, take note of the
decades ago.type of neckline you're wearing. A simple neckline
A great pair of intricate earrings that look like theydeserves a more dramatic and intricate earring,
came straight out of your Grandmother's jewelry boxwhereas an intricate and fancy neckline looks fabulous
are perfect for a special night out. Many vintagewith a simple, yet elegant clip pearl earring.
pieces are made for non pierced ears. Choices includeA classic pearl earring is the perfect choice for
screwback and antique clip on earrings. Even if yourachieving the vintage look without having to try too
ears are pierced you can wear clip ons easily. Theyhard. The great part about a pearl earring, or really any
actually offer a different look then you normally getpearl jewelry, is that you can wear it with almost
with pierced earrings. In the case of screw earrings,anything. Pearls look great with a simple black dress or
they have a thin silver or gold band that runsa colorful blouse with dark jeans. It is easy to dress up
underneath your earlobe to secure the screwback toor down a pair of pearl earrings. You can add another
your ear. This adds another touch of shine andlevel to your overall look with an antique finish around
something unexpected.the pearl for a pearl button earring. Whatever look you
Vintage jewelry includes one-of-a-kind treasures.are going for, a pair of clip on vintage-inspired earrings
However, sometimes it is difficult to know how tois a great choice. Even if you don't have your
incorporate these antique pieces into a modern dayGrandmother's jewelry, with antique-inspired pieces,
wardrobe. The best way to accomplish a seamlessyou will feel like you are wearing the real thing.
molding of the two styles is to wear other pieces of