What Your Favorite Jewelry Says About You

The warm weather is here and it’s a great time to update your look for spring and summer. The type of jewelry you choose to wear is as much a statement about you and your personality as the clothes you wear, the way you speak, the car you drive and other indicators of your unique tastes and interests. Like a beautiful gem, you’re probably multi-faceted with many sides and looks — but here’s a general look at what the jewelry you wear is saying about you.

Bigger is better. If you love large jewelry such as big hoop earrings or rings with some “bling,” it’s likely that you’re an active, social and fun loving person. You’re the one to get the party started and love to be noticed when you walk into the room.

Classic elegance. You’re a classic beauty, inside and out. Traditional and family-oriented — but with a healthy dose of sexappeal — you prefer a quiet dinner with the right person over crowds and always know how to pick the perfect signature piece for the occasion — such as pearl stud earrings to go with your black cocktail dress.

Eco-friendly. Smart and eco-conscious, you love animals and the outdoors. Your jewelry reflects your natural tastes, as you generally wear recycled materials in brown, beige and other earth tones. You also gravitate toward unique pieces such as berry bangle bracelets and hemp necklaces with turquoise woven throughout.

Only the best. You demand the best from yourself and others in life, and your jewelry is no exception. You probably drive an expensive SUV, shop at Neiman Marcus and Saks and, Like Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City, you love your diamonds from Tiffany & Co. Wink.

Perfectly matched. If your necklace and earrings tend to match, it’s likely that you’re neat, smart, responsible and organized. You’re a gracious host, excellent conversationalist and probably the one most of your friends look to for advice.

Retro cool. You don’t care about the brand name as much as the look and energy of a piece. You love vintage and can be found searching the finest thrift stores for the perfect piece of costume jewelry to wear to the weekend’s hippest loft party — that you planned.

Small and conservative. If you’re into petite and delicate pieces such as a classic pearl necklace, you pride yourself on your good taste and etiquette. You’re smart, educated, well-mannered and have a healthy respect for tradition and timeless style.

Sporty spice. If you’re the energetic, athletic type, you probably lean towards trendier jewelry that can keep up with your active lifestyle. You go for modern-looking tennis bracelets and necklaces with pendants that have inspirational sayings engraved on them.