Jazzy Jewelry Jones

The look of your jewelry all depends on the size of the beads. A necklace with large, chunky stones is a statement piece that demands all the attention and should be worn with a simple outfit. Smaller, more subtle beads can work with everyday wear and a more elaborate outfit. And very small beads make up intricate pieces of jewelry and can either be dressy or casual, depending on the style.

I love the look of small beans, like seed beads, because they can be strung or woven together to create really interesting patterns for a necklace or bracelet. The problem with jewelry made of small beads is that if it breaks, the beads fall off and scatter everywhere! They’re much more difficult to repair than pieces of jewelry made of large beads. My favorite seed bead bracelet broke several years ago, and I never got around to having it repaired. Sometimes a jewelry maker will repair a piece of jewelry if it breaks, so be sure to ask before buying if you’re worried.