There is a longstanding question as to whether we can mix jewelry from different periods or not. There's Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Modern Jewelry...can they be worn together in harmony?

The answer is simple: Yes, you can mix jewelry from different time periods.

Have you heard of the traditional wedding saying, "Something old, something new". If you can mix something old with something new for a wedding, then you can definitely do it on a regular day.

Jewelry Stacking -Different Time Periods 

Jewelry stacking is a trend that combines several of the same pieces, like three necklaces or ten bracelets. Yes, you can stack jewelry from different time periods, too. Here's the trick: find a shorter, daintier necklace and combine it with a longer, thicker necklace with a bigger pendant.

Mixing Different Periods Without Stacking

An elegant and feminine necklace from the Edwardian period would look stunning with a modern chain with a thick pendant. Or, pull a royal-looking necklace from the Victorian era and pair it up with a some Art Deco earrings.

The key to mixing jewelry from different periods is to create your own style and just make sure that your jewelry doesn't clash unnecessarily. You don't want to wear elegant and dainty diamond dangle earrings from the Edwardian period with a gaudy, block-color style, thick art deco necklace. Find a happy medium for your jewelry mixing.

We've all been through it in one shape or fashion before. We either attended a very special occasion wearing our favorite dress - and someone else was wearing it, too, or our favorite piece of jewelry, only to find out that someone else's neck or arm was adorned with the same exact piece. It may have been a uniquely designed turquoise pendant on a long silver chain or a bracelet with individual Egyptian designs on each section. Whatever it was, it obviously was not as unique as you thought it was.

Create Your Own Jewelry Visions

Beyond the amazing and unique jewelry that you will get when you buy from a skilled jeweler, you will also never have to worry about someone else showing off the same piece at an important event. Custom made jewelry gives you the opportunity to design your own pieces with the assistance of a professional jewelry designer.

Stunning & Intricately Detailed Custom Made Amethyst Pendant by Brian

Have you ever envisioned a piece of jewelry, but could not find anything like your vision in any of the stores that you have searched? You can bring that vision to life with Brian's help.

Isn't It More Expensive?

While the general assumption that customized jewelry is far more expensive, the general misconception is quite untrue. Jewelry stores sell pre-made jewelry that is not custom made for anyone, but made more to catch the interest of the general population. These stores have to increase the price of the jewelry to earn their profit margin, whereas when you go to a custom jeweler, you completely cut out the middle man and those increased profit margins that you are paying. You can also tell Brian what your budget is for a specific piece and he can tell you what he can do for you within that budget.

Custom jewelry allows you the ability to create a piece of jewelry that is totally unique to YOU. Isn't it time to treat yourself to a unique piece of custom made jewelry that you deserve? Just think, you will never have to worry: "Oh No! She's wearing my favorite necklace!" again.

Some women will say "less is more" when it comes to jewelry, but we don't agree with that! (If you are a guy, stick with us here, we have something for you, too. Ladies first, though.) Stand out from the crowd and set your own jewelry trend by stacking your necklaces, bracelets and rings in your own design that reflects your own trendy fashion style.

There really aren't any right or wrong answers when it comes to stacking jewelry, although some "jewelry gurus" will tell you the dos and don'ts, the rights and the wrongs, or a list of how-to-stack-your-jewelry rules and regulations. Most importantly, when you put on an assortment of jewelry, you need to feel like you look fabulous in everything that you are wearing. If you don't think that you look fabulous yet, then you need to step back in front of the mirror and figure out which jewelry your are going to add - or subtract.

Jewelry stacking  is an art form that shows your creativity and even reflects design and style abilities. Stack a shorter and a longer necklace or stack five or six necklaces together for a more dramatic effect. Some necklaces are made with the three to five different length chains combined into one necklace, so why not design your own?

Grab ten or twelve bracelets for one arm or mix just two of your favorite bracelets together. Bangle bracelets are popular items to wear by stacking a bunch of them together, and gold and silver can easily be mixed together to create a balance.

Ring stacking is a popular trend, especially right now, and the possibilities are endless. Guys, you can even stack a few rings on your own hands, or wear an alternating silver and gold ring stack on your littlest finger. Women, there's a plethora of ways that you can wear stacked rings. Go all out and wear a ring at every at every knuckle and crevice of your fingers. Or, you can simply mix three of your favorite rings together on one finger.

Jewelry stacking is about achieving a personal design that works for you, not about the dos and don'ts and the best way to wear your jewelry. Everyone has their own sense of style. Just because it works for one person does not mean that it will work for someone else. Regardless, you should try out jewelry stacking. It's fun and makes you feel good about how you look wearing your personal style.

Here's the deal. Mother's Day is coming up, and just like all of the other years, that feeling in the pit of your stomach creeps back up, because it is just so hard to show Mom how much she means to you on her special day. What can you possibly get her to thank her for being your Mom?

Flowers? Perfume? Tickets to a play? A gift certificate to a spa? Certainly, those are all ideas that you could choose to show Mom your appreciation and love, but before you make the final decision, take a look at this Pendants Hearts or this heart pendant  and tell us that your Mom would not treasure a sparkly, shimmery gift from a jeweler.

Okay, some of you said, "No, that's not really my mom." There is a chance that not all Moms are going to fall in love with a heart pendant. Another excellent Mother's Day gift idea is a color stone ring. You can pick out her birth stone, or get creative and work with Brian to come up with a customized Mother's Ring that includes the birthstones of her children.

What if Mom already has a birth stone ring and a Mother's Ring? Take a look at her rings. Are any of the stones in need of repair? Could the ring use a cleaning? These are the "thoughtful" gifts that Mom is always talking about. Remember: "It's the thought that counts."

Whatever you choose, make sire that your Mother's Day gift is thoughtful.  That is how you show Mom how much she means to you.