If you find you enjoy jewelry from a certain time period, it may be difficult to find a way to style your favorite piece. The aesthetics of the past don’t need to stay there — check out our advice on how to wear your favorite vintage style today!

1. Belle Epoque

If you are trying to replicate the Belle Epoque jewelry style, look for items with intricate yes dainty pieces of jewelry. During this time, the innovation of platinum in jewelry making allowed for delicate but durable settings. The pieces of this time heavily featured diamonds in sophisticated settings with a light accent of colored gemstones, typically set in white metal.

2. Art Deco

Jewelry trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries tended to feature highly elaborate and whimsical designs, leading fashion to the geometric and architectural designs of the Art Deco era. To replicate this trend, look for pendant necklaces and drop earrings featuring angular or symmetrical shapes. Enamel and lacquer gained popularity and gemstones were vibrant in platinum settings — contrast was extremely important.

3. Retro

The Retro area existed from the ’40s through the ’50s and the style was heavily influenced by the tumultuous times of war. Platinum was considered a strategic metal and thus a scarce supply for jewelry-making. To replicate this style, look for jewelry pieces in yellow gold that have an emphasis on the setting or metalwork rather than the gemstone. Semi-precious stones like citrine were also commonly used as alternatives to the more expensive precious stones. Pieces often featured elements of nature like flowers and animals.

4. The ’60s and ’70s

The ’60s and ’70s were the carefree answer to the conservative times of the ’40s and ’50s and this was obviously reflected in fashion. Bold and vibrant jewelry pieces complimented the energetic clothing styles of the time. To replicate this jewelry style, look for pieces with jagged edges, uncommon materials and bright and opaque colors. Look for pieces featuring moonstone, coral, amethyst in brightly contrasting combinations, typically set in yellow gold.