How to Build a Jewelry Wardrobe

There is no better way to express personal style than with jewelry. And while most women spend more time perfecting what’s in their closet than their jewelry box, your jewelry wardrobe is equally – or dare we say - more important. 

“The thing about jewelry is that it can literally tell your life story,” says Ritani COO Ria Papasifakis.  “Your first pair of earrings after getting your ears pierced, a necklace given to you for graduation, and the first piece you bought yourself for a milestone occasion or just because. Unlike a sweater or a pair of ballet flats, these pieces will be with you forever.”  

No matter what you’ve acquired over the years, you are well on your way to curating a jewelry box that is singularly you. And below are a few suggestions to think about when considering your next jewelry purchase or what to add to your wish list with the holidays just around the corner.  

Jewelry Box Staples 

​The perfect pair of lab-grown diamond studs, starting at $207​

Like a perfect pair of jeans or your go-to black dress, there are certain jewelry essentials that are the foundation of a practical yet timeless jewelry wardrobe. Lab grown diamond studs, a classic pair of gold hoops and a simple solitaire pendant are always appropriate and always in style.  

​14k Gold Tube Hoop Earrings

​Lab Grown Round Bezel Set Pendant

Signature Styles 

It’s common for our tastes to change and evolve over the years, but there are always those signature pieces of jewelry that will forever be symbols of our unique style. A charm bracelet or necklace that reflects our greatest interests and passions, a statement ring, or perhaps a piece of gemstone jewelry with our birthstone. Whether accidentally or on purpose, these styles tend to become iconic in our personal fashion narrative.  

​Ritani's Charm Builder

​14k Gold Fluted Horizontal Polished Ring

​14k Gold Multi-Gemstone Paperclip Chain Bracelet​

Future Heirlooms 

There is nothing more meaningful than a treasured piece of jewelry you can add to your collection now to pass down to future generations. An always chic diamond tennis bracelet, modern pearls, or a diamond eternity band are styles you can wear every day and look forward to sharing with your loved ones in the years to come. 

​Lab Grown Lightweight Tennis Bracelet

14k Gold Diamond Bezel Charm Earrings

​Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Eternity Ring​