When we purchase jewelry there are certain aspects that draw us towards the design. For example, color, is the first interest that catches our eye and lures us towards items. Then the other components come into play. Does the necklace have good balance and proportion? Does the size work with the design? Is the style appropriate and interesting? These are all elements that make for a beautiful and interesting design.

Color is the most important part of a design. It is the first part we notice and often times subconsciously draws us towards various items. The color must have good tone, saturation, value and hue, and ultimately all of the colors used together must be in the same range so that one color does not stand out compared to the others.

Proportion comes into effect when looking at the necklace as a whole. Each piece should be measured in comparison to the others and should maintain a consistent size, so that each piece reflects the whole. When looking at this Geometric Necklace, each piece has a different size, yet the number of pieces are balanced and work together to give a nice proportion.

Balance gives the eye a sense of symmetry and distributes weight evenly, however, balance can also be uneven, it is not so much the center or the symmetry of the design but the overall distribution of weight. So if one side is higher or heavier than the other, then the opposite side must compensate with an equally interesting design so that the eye moves back and forth equally from side to side.

Style gives the design its unique nature and distinct appearance. The style of a design can be categorized into many genres, but a great style is one that can be used again and again and has a beautiful elegant way of accentuating the body.

Shape is of great importance. The way a necklace hangs is all dependent on what type of shape is desired. In the Geometric Necklace the shape is expanded and made extra wide at the end of the necklace due to the unique shapes of the recycled glass pieces. However if one of these glass pieces was used instead of four pieces than the one piece might hang as a pendant and the overall shape has completely changed. It is important to try new shapes to see what looks good on you.