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Katie Holmes: Fashion & Jewelry Icon

Gracing the cover of Glamour magazine on newsstands this month, Mrs. Tom Cruise has made a name for herself both on and off-screen. Katie’s risk-taking wardrobe choices and mix and match approach to jewelry have made her one to watch.

Katie is a romantic at heart, and it’s reflected in her jewelry choices. She has no problem wearing a vintage bejeweled brooch as a hair accessory for a big awards show. She also loves diamonds and sparkles, though she knows what works and tends to shy away from oversized pieces, in favor of classic settings and stones.

She wore an interlocking ring plus a candy colored amethyst lavender cocktail ring, piles of thin gold bangles and a gold watch to a recent photo shoot. Although most of us would have a hard time pulling off so many pieces of jewelry, Katie wore them well.

For a movie premiere, Katie donned stunning sapphire stud earrings that dressed up an otherwise basic black ensemble. Though the choice wasn’t exactly cutting-edge, sapphire earrings became an instant hit because she wore them so well. She rocked the same earrings during several casual public appearances. It just goes to show that when she finds something that works, she isn’t afraid to wear it multiple times.

Katie is a classic beauty, so it’s only fitting that she knows that sometimes, less is more. For another recent photo shoot, she wore a pair of simple pearl stud earrings as an elegant and stylish compliment to a white collared shirt. We love that Katie would look chic and sassy in any type of jewelry, but she’s not about all the latest fads. She sticks with chic and stylish necklaces, earrings and bracelets that are understated. When she does mix it up, she still manages to look as pulled together as the classic beauties of the 50s and 60s. Katie is one to watch.

Modern Basic Must-Haves for any Jewelry Box

Staying power is important when it comes to jewelry. You never want to feel like you’re spending your money on trends that will be in one day and out the next. Instead, it’s much more fulfilling (and guilt free) to invest in pieces that will last you for many years to come. It’s even better if you can get these pieces for a steal! We scoured the pages of top style magazines and studied celeb styles over the decades to come up with a few suggestions for modern jewelry basics that any woman should have. Sterling silver jewelry – No matter what your style preferences may be, sterling silver jewelry is all-around must have for any wardrobe. From great charm bracelets to personalized pieces and long pendants in fun designs to thin wire bangles, sterling silver jewelry is easy to wear and looks great! Best of all, sterling silver jewelry doesn’t cost a fortune and you’ll be able to wear it season after season. The key to keeping these pieces looking new is to store them in a lined jewelry box and polish them every few months. CZ jewelry – Every woman needs dressy jewelry pieces stashed away for special occasions, but looking great doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Instead, choose a few pieces of CZ jewelry in a timeless style. For example, some great sparkly cubic zirconia rings or a pair of fabulous earrings will work time and time again. CZ jewelry looks so similar to the real thing, it’s often hard to tell the difference, so save yourself money and go for the CZ jewelry instead. Jewelry sets – This is a great for looking coordinated and pulled together. Jewelry sets work well for the office or for everyday wear, but the best thing about jewelry sets is that you get the most bang for your buck. Plus, you can create many different looks by mixing and matching jewelry sets with pieces that you already own.