If I had to answer the question in this post, I would tell you: Jewelry has no age because it holds feelings throughout time. We would say, then, that they are timeless jewels. But it is also true that each piece of jewelry belongs to a certain age. So today, I want us to take a walk together through the different ages of jewelry and reveal this secret.

Jewelry for all ages

Babies

Spain is one of the few European countries where newborn baby girls receive their first piece of jewelry as a gift. They are often earrings, pacifier clips, or small bracelets known as "esclavas" (ID bracelets). These gifts are almost symbolic, as they are usually not worn until the little girl turns one or a little older. These little jewels must be at least 14-karat gold to avoid causing infections. They are simple designs, very basic figures with infantile motifs. As for the earrings, the most common ones are preferably sphere-shaped.

The early years

Once they are no longer babies, they begin to receive more elaborate jewelry such as charms in fun shapes, small medals, or bracelets with children's motifs. It is very common to receive small medals with a protective meaning, representing spiritual elements like crosses, virgins, etc. Older girls love little flower or animal jewels. In short, for girls, jewelry must be fun, colorful, and feature cute, eye-catching figures. Right now, the coolest motif is the unicorn, although butterflies and daisies never go out of style.

Teenagers

Teenagers have left their childhood behind, and little children's jewels are no longer cool. But they haven't lost their innocence yet, and they love hearts, butterflies, and good luck charms like elephants. Of course, they should be informal and fun pieces. For everyday wear, cubic zirconia is recommended. However, if you want to give her a special gift for an important occasion, a piece of diamond jewelry carries great significance and stays with her for a lifetime. The most gifted piece of jewelry for teenagers is a white gold heart-shaped pendant or a fun crown-shaped ring to remind her that she will always be your princess.

Between 20 and 30 years old

Our girls start graduating and entering the job market. So, all that infantile and informal jewelry is left behind. It is time to incorporate more formal pieces into their jewelry box, with gemstones, pearls, or even diamonds to enrich outfits for important events. For everyday use, one can wear cubic zirconia, whose beauty and brilliance equal that of diamonds but at a much more accessible price. Rings also gain importance. On a young hand, these should be fine with thin bands. Rings with small stones and simple designs are always timeless jewels and can be worn both day and night. At this stage, choosing the right style of jewelry according to the event is very important. For example, jewelry for work should be sober, discreet, and trendy:

• Small, short earrings are always a great choice.
• Pearls convey elegance and good taste.
• Minimalist bracelets are ideal and easy to combine.

If they are going out in the afternoon or evening to enjoy time with friends, there is nothing better than long golden earrings with striking shapes and touches. With a touch of originality, statement necklaces and bracelets are always excellent options.

Past the age of 40

We all agree that when women pass this age, having more economic stability, their jewelry becomes more expensive. But the curious thing is that it is not they who buy them for themselves, but rather they are gifts from their partners, friends, or very close family members. Diamonds and gemstones like ruby, sapphire, or emerald begin to form part of their collection. It is at this stage that jewelry is passed down from generation to generation. On mature hands, we look better with large rings since a small ring draws attention to the hand and not the jewelry. Furthermore, large jewelry provides more femininity and elegance. Gemstones gain more importance because we give more weight to their meaning and benefit than to their shape or color. More classic women opt for pearls, which begin to be a "must" in their outfits. Necklaces, rings, medals, and bracelets look very good at this stage of life because they have endless combinations. And now that we know the theory, do we wear jewelry according to our age?, does everything suit us, or should we keep in mind that we are no longer little girls to wear certain types of jewelry?

Timeless jewels are always the best choice

Jewelry, like fashion, is subject to changes over the years, not only due to designers' trends but also because our own lifestyles change. Our attitudes, preferences, and style dictate the guidelines to be followed by companies dedicated to the design and creation of jewelry. In this era, it is the consumer who sets the trends. Designers propose their collections, but every woman has her own characteristics and particular style that makes her unique. Thus, a 50-year-old woman today has a more youthful style than a woman of that same age did 15 years ago. Today we are more modern and set the guidelines with our tastes and preferences. Attitude defines style, and if you feel good in a piece of jewelry aimed at a 30-year-old woman and wear it with attitude, that is what counts. At Luz de Nehca, we follow the trends and adapt them to our #MujerNehca (Nehca Woman), who is timeless, positive, cheerful, stylish, and has a youthful attitude. She loves feeling young, attractive, and unique. If you want to be one of them, I invite you to join our Newsletter to be the first to know about all our news. And if you are curious to see our timeless jewels, don't hesitate to visit our latest collection #DeMujerAMujer (From Woman to Woman) in our ONLINE STORE.