Jewelry is a conversation piece. So get talking. Always make sure to have on at least one piece that you  love before you leave the house. When it comes to investment pieces, quality matters. It can also vary depending on your budget. Even so, before forking out your paycheck for a high ticket anything, get up close and personal with it. Make sure it is what you like and will wear numerous times.

So a life of glamour begins with some jewelry box basics . Faux or real, these essentials can go from daylight to dark and can be mixed or layered, or worn one or two at a time depending on your mood and look.

1. Diamond studs, real or fake.

2. Hoop earrings, preferably one pair in white metal , another in yellow.

3. A statement- making cocktail ring.

4. Wow earings. A big pair of gold earrings can glam up any outfit in a snap.

5. A strand of pearls, real or the best fake you can find.

6. A watch.  I wear a chunky Fendi watch but any dressy watch is essential.

7. A simple chain for everyday, ideally with a charm that is personally meaningful. It becomes a signature.

8. A bracelet, be it cuff or bangle

9. A dressy necklace or a pair of earrings. It can sparkle with crystals, diamonds, or colored stones. But make sure it’s something that has glimmer- makes you feel instantly dazzling.