| Resize your favorite ring(s). Did you know that | | | | earrings for an instant dangle. This is a fun look |
| both sterling silver and gold rings are sizable? In | | | | that allows you to spruce up some simple hoops |
| most cases, either can be sized up or down by | | | | without spending a fortune. Turn your pin into a |
| two sizes. The biggest deciding factor is the | | | | pendant. If you love the look of a pin and would |
| thickness of the ring and whether or not there is | | | | enjoy having the same design in a necklace, |
| enough metal to make the change. In general, | | | | simply slide your favorite chain underneath the |
| sterling silver is more affordable to size than gold. | | | | closed pin-back and you have an instant pendant. |
| Bracelets can be versatile. If you own a bracelet | | | | Be sure to take note of the weight of the pin and |
| with a large enough clasp, you can use one of | | | | consider whether or not your necklace is strong |
| your pendants to convert it into a charm bracelet. | | | | enough to support it properly. Create your own |
| To make it work, simply hook the clasp into the | | | | watch. If you have a bracelet that you absolutely |
| bail of your pendant. This works particularly well | | | | love, why not consider turning it into a watch? |
| with coin pendants, which gives you the look of a | | | | Take your bracelet to a jeweler and simply ask |
| very rich jewelry design. Necklaces have many | | | | him/her to remove a few links and add a watch |
| uses. You can take a 20" necklace, wrap it twice | | | | face in their place. This should be a fairly simple |
| around your ankle and have the look of a 10" | | | | process for a knowledgeable jeweler, and it can |
| double anklet. If you wear a 9" anklet, you can do | | | | save you a bundle. Watches, both silver and gold, |
| the same with an 18" necklace. If you have a | | | | are expensive and it can be difficult to find a |
| longer necklace, you may be able to use it as a | | | | design that you love. But with you acting as the |
| delicate belt to adorn your favorite little black | | | | designer, anything is possible. Almost Diamonds, a |
| dress. Use your bracelet as an extender. If you | | | | popular online retailer specializing in sterling silver |
| have a matching necklace and bracelet set, you | | | | jewelry, has a complete line of items featuring |
| can add instant length to your necklace by | | | | cubic zirconia and genuine gemstones in a variety |
| attaching the matching bracelet to the clasp. For | | | | of styles to choose from. If you are looking to |
| instance, an 18" chain can instantly become a 25" | | | | maximize your jewelry collection without |
| necklace if you attach a 7" bracelet. This would | | | | minimizing your wallet, consider the affordable |
| allow you to wear the necklace over a turtleneck | | | | option of sterling silver. Not only is this a precious |
| sweater in the fall and winter or drape it over | | | | metal that's designed to last forever, but it also is |
| your favorite tank-top in the summer. Make the | | | | an economical way to get the look of platinum or |
| most of your charms. If you have matching | | | | white gold without spending a fortune. |
| charms, consider adding them to your hoop | | | | |