Jewelry: Classy Accessories for the Working Girl

Like many women, I've always loved jewelry. I'm a huge fan of statement pieces like ridiculously large cocktail rings and multi-layer necklaces, but at the same time I also enjoy the smaller, classic pieces. Most of my real jewelry falls in the latter variety (I really can't afford statement jewelry with real gold/jewels, haha), while cheap metals dominate my statement jewelry collection.

Some of my ridiculously large cocktail rings.

However, now that I'm getting older and slightly less daring, I've found that I turn to my classic pieces more often. When I go to the office or a nice dinner out, it simply feels more appropriate to wear my smaller jewelry rather than the costume stuff.

Find beautiful sterling silver hoop earrings from Birks.com.

Of course, it's entirely possible to find slightly more daring pieces that still remain classy enough for us corporate women, and I find that silver or white gold is the way to go when dealing with a larger design. The monotony of the color keeps a large design from looking tacky, and it's easy enough to wear to the office.

A pretty set with a classy combo of gold and various gems; also from Birks.com

If you want to showcase your more playful side, you can also wear gold set with various gems. I personally prefer to keep this type of jewelry for dinners out rather than the office, but it's imminently wearable if you work in Advertising or any other creative environment.

All in all, I find that jewelry is a great way to glamorize even the stuffiest of corporate attire. When worn well, it can showcase your personality, give you confidence to get through a tough meeting, and just put a smile on your face.

So what about you, ladies? What type of jewelry do you wear to work?