Jazzed Up Jewelry: The Great Gatsby Trend

By: Amidon Jewelers

The Roaring ’20s are making a comeback this summer. Knotted pearl necklaces, dangling diamond earrings, and sparkling headpieces are everywhere – and it’s all because of Gatsby. The beloved F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby recently splashed onto the fashion scene thanks to the film adaptation by Baz Luhrmann. Though the story of Gatsby and Daisy has been popular for nearly a century, the stunning fashion described in the novel has only recently caught on. Fans and jewelry lovers alike are enamored with Daisy’s accessories. With our on-trend pieces, Amidon Jewelers can help you look like a resident of East Egg. Amidon Jewelers also has a few tips that will take you from 2012 to 1922. Cover Yourself In Diamonds The key to Daisy’s style is excess. She loves any excuse to wear diamonds, whether she’s heading to one of Gatsby’s famous parties or lounging by the sea. Daisy covers her wrists, ears, neck, and head with jewelry that’s dripping with exquisite stones. If you can’t afford as many diamonds as Daisy, you can still achieve her look by choosing pieces that use one large stone surrounded by detailed metal designs. Sharp angles, or fans, branching out around the stone will do the trick on any bracelet or statement ring. Look For Lengthy Necklaces One of the hallmarks of 1920’s jewelry was the long necklace. Women loved to add swingy chains and ropes of pearls to every outfit. Today’s take on the long necklace isn’t much different: necklaces that hit mid-body are being worn everywhere. Choose a silver or white gold necklace with a unique pendant to stand out like Daisy. Some popular options use fringed pendants instead of a large stone. If precious metals aren’t your style, you can still stay on trend with pearls. Wear a few long ropes of peals together to polish any outfit. If you want to earn extra style points, knot them together and let the knot function as your pendant. Deck Out Your Ears Daisy knows how to turn heads, and you can too with earrings like hers. Though most jewelry Daisy wears is meant to stand out, her earrings are less statement pieces and more simple decoration. To achieve her look, choose earrings that feature pearls and diamonds – but keep them small. Select studs with just a bit of flair, such as a single pearl surrounded by diamonds, or a circle of diamonds with dangling pearls. Make Your Head Sparkle Finally, the most important piece of Daisy’s outfit is always her headpiece. From sparkling diamond headbands to colorfully printed scarf wraps, hair accessories are a necessary part of today’s take on the 1920’s. Don a headpiece that features both intricate detail and a lot of diamonds to match Daisy’s look. Many of today’s trendy pieces feature feathers and arrows right out of the 1920’s, so it’s easy to find time-appropriate headwear. Look for headbands that draw attention with dangling pearls or large, off-center decorations. Remember, styling yourself after Daisy requires a lot of sparkle! Amidon Jewelers can help you shine with jewelry to rival that of The Great Gatsby.