If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then build a capsule jewellery collection of your style besties

There are several stages in a woman’s GRWM routine. Picking the right jewellery is one of them. And when you’ve built a collection that’s a mix of investment pieces and everyday must-haves (that gives just the right amount of sparkle for every occasion) you can practically wear the first thing you lay your hands on. Diamonds are at the heart of such capsule collections because of their versatility and elegance. You can mix and match metals or curate ear and neck stacks and the shining pièce de résistance will make you stand out, no matter what occasion you style it for.

The Forevermark Setting® collection can prove to be a good place to start your capsule jewellery collection. Simple, sophisticated and timeless, all the pieces in this collection follow one cue — highlight the diamond that sits at the heart of a minimal design for maximum sparkle. These pieces will remain with you for a lifetime and add polish to all your looks.

Buying fine jewellery requires indulgent thinking and not impulsive buying. So we put together some factors you can consider as you embark on this journey of building your capsule jewellery collection.

4 tips to get you started on your timeless jewellery collection

Cover all bases

It can be tough to figure where to get started if you’re not accustomed to buying jewellery. You can begin by exploring what pairs well with your personal style, or pick a fine metal that will complement your skin tone. Check the inner side of your wrists when choosing a fine metal for yourself. If you have a cool tone, the veins on your wrist will appear blue – bright metals like platinum and white gold will complement you well.

Alternatively, if you have warm undertones, the veins will appear green. Metals like yellow gold and rose gold will bring out the golden warmth of your undertones. If you’re neutral-toned, your veins will likely appear bluish-green. In that case, you’re one of the few lucky ones who can pull off any metal, so you can cast away all style rules and dare to mix metals. You can experiment by pairing two different metals in your neck stack or ring stack.

Round diamonds are the true ace

Every jewellery capsule collection should have the basics, and nothing beats the sparkle of a mathematically-perfect round diamond. It’s elegant and an all-time favourite, whether it comes to solitaire studs or a ring. In the Forevermark Setting® Solitaire Pavé Ring, the traditional cut of the centre diamond is elevated by the contemporary pavé band. So whether you’re headed for the altar or are simply expanding your ring stack, this ring could be the one to consider. The round diamond is known for its clarity and brilliance, making it a must-have in any capsule jewellery collection.

Versatility for the win

Wearablity is the crown jewel of a timeless jewellery collection. It gives you room to experiment by pairing the same piece with different outfits and other accessories to create multiple unique looks. The Forevermark Setting® Solitaire Stud earrings is one such pair that can assimilate into your personal style when worn by itself. If you have multiple piercings, you can pair it with hoops or drop earrings to create your own curated ear stack. Opt from platinum, yellow, rose or white gold metals, depending on what you’d like to invest in.

Similarly, neckpieces such as dainty chains, pendants and chokers when worn in layers give an illusion of a long slender neck. This is a good technique to pair your existing jewellery with trending designs. The Forevermark Setting® collection has two incredible options — the Three Diamonds pendant and the Circlet pendant, you can match the pendants independently with the solitaire studs or stack it with other pieces.

Highest quality for the rarest gem

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. So when you’re investing in such rare gems, especially for a capsule collection, quality is the first box to check. A diamond’s quality is evaluated using four parameters — cut, clarity, carat and colour.

• Cut refers to how a diamond has been shaped and polished. You can recognise a good cut by how well it reflects light and sparkles.

• Clarity refers to how clear and flawless a diamond appears. The higher the clarity, the more valuable the diamond.

• Carat is the measuring unit that determines the diamond’s weight. One carat generally equals 0.2 grams. So depending on the size of the stone you have in mind you can choose the carat.

• Colour is the final ‘C’ to consider. Natural diamonds can be colourless, yellow or brown – the lesser the colour, the more valuable the diamond.

Forevermark goes beyond the 4Cs to handpick the heroes of its contemporary jewellery designs and incorporates the best and rarest ones into its collections. The natural diamond’s cut and polish are precise to ensure it’s beautiful and lasts in your capsule collection for years to come.