What Are the Best Options for Everyday Jewelry? | Dana Rebecca Designs

The concept of what is considered to be everyday jewelry is very much personality and lifestyle-dependent. Some choose to change up their jewelry look daily depending on mood, occasion or clothing choices. Others keep their jewelry consistent and wear the same jewels from day to day as they seamlessly transition between varying looks. Let’s explore the best options for everyday jewelry at Dana Rebecca Designs – from simple gold rings to elegant necklaces and diamond earrings – we have it all!

Choosing Jewelry That Fits Your Lifestyle

Let’s kick things off by considering what kind of life you lead and the role that you want your jewelry to play in your day to day happenings. Are you someone who is constantly on the move? Is most of your day spent in a formal office setting, home with children or are your days, hours, weeks always changing? Jewelry should be a beautiful act of self expression so it makes sense that lifestyle considerations should be brought into the mix when planning out your daily bobbles.

Everyday Jewelry for Professional Settings

When selecting everyday jewelry for professional settings, the goal is to enhance your look with subtle sophistication without drawing too much attention. DRD’s favorite picks are simple diamond studs or huggies for earrings, a classic tennis necklace or simple pendant necklaces, and any of our stackable diamond station bracelets. Less is more – keep it simple when selecting jewelry pieces for the office. We suggest the Poppy Rae Eternity Pebble Station necklace paired with the Ava Bea Crossover Mini Huggies for a subtle yet strong style.

Jewelry for Active Lifestyles

Jewelry for an active lifestyle needs to be durable, safe, and low-maintenance. Whether you’re into fitness, outdoor adventures, or simply on the go all day, the right pieces won’t get in the way and will always look good. Few tips:

Avoid large stones that can get caught or damaged.
Avoid dangly earrings as they can get caught on clothes, people, etc. - OUCH.
Remove all your jewelry when playing sports, swimming and exercising.
Make sure that your neck stack follows our general advice to avoid tangled necklaces!

Start the layered look with a great base necklace. This necklace will sit highest up on your neck and will typically be the shortest necklace in your stack. When it comes to solid base necklaces, we love: any of our tennis necklaces like our Ava Bea Tennis Necklaces or the Lulu Jack Graduating Bezel Tennis Necklace.
Focus on a station necklace. This necklace is an important component in a layered look because it’s the middle necklace and serves as a link between the other necklaces in the stack. A great station necklace option: our Sophia Ryan Marquise Station Necklace [the Poppy Rae Eternity Pebble Necklace if your budget allows].
Add an anchor necklace to complete the look. Dana loves pendant necklaces as anchors because they seem to ground and punctuate the entire vibe of a necklace stack — they truly tie everything together. DRD loves these necklaces as anchors: the Sylvie Rose Disc and Pavé Bar Necklace (this has been Dana’s personal fave anchor necklace since it launched) or the Lulu Jack Vertical Bar and Diamond Bezel Link Necklace .

Choosing Comfortable Jewelry for Daily Wear

Choosing comfortable jewelry for daily wear is all about selecting pieces that work with the kind of life that you lead. When choosing jewelry, consider factors like:

Weight: We all have different tolerances for what feels heavy so listen to your body! There is nothing like a headache that comes from earrings that weigh down your lobes or a bracelet that feels more like an exercise class accessory. We’re all about the lightweight jewel!
Low Maintenance: You want your daily routine to be simple and efficient so choose jewelry that doesn’t feel like it needs to be adjusted or cleaned very often in order to look good.
Skin-Friendly: If you have sensitive skin, pay attention to the type of metal in order to avoid irritation, rashes, or allergic reactions. Nickel is a common allergen found in many inexpensive or plated jewelry items. Opt for a hypoallergenic metal like gold (14k or up) or platinum to avoid a reaction. Remember to clean your jewelry regularly to remove dirt, sweat, and oils that may irritate your skin.
Versatile: You want your everyday jewelry to work with your entire wardrobe!

How to Dress Up or Down with Jewelry

Jewelry is one of the easiest ways to transform an outfit—you can elevate a casual look or tone down a dressy one just by swapping your jewelry. For dressier occasions, choose a statement earring or a larger diamond necklace. To dress down your look, opt for metal heavy pieces, like our Poppy Rae Pebble Hoops, or a necklace stack made up of daintier pieces, like the Sylvie Rose Bar Necklace and DRD Heart Necklace

Necklace Essentials

Everyday necklaces should be effortlessly stylish, easy to layer, and timeless enough to complement any outfit. Whether you're stacking or going solo, these pieces offer a blend of elegance and edge.

DRD Favorites:

Sylvie Rose Bar Necklace – A delicate horizontal bar adorned with pavé diamonds. Perfect as a base layer or worn solo.
Ava Bea Tennis Necklace – Adds luxe sparkle without being too bold for daytime wear.
Poppy Rae Eternity Pebble Necklace – A modern twist on the station necklace that elevates even the most casual look.
Lulu Jack Vertical Bar Pendant – The ideal anchor necklace for those who love layering.

Tip: Choose different chain lengths (e.g., 16", 18", 20") for a seamless layered look.

Ring Essentials

Rings are the most personal part of your jewelry collection—always on display, always expressive. Everyday rings should be comfortable, easy to stack, and able to take a few knocks from daily activity.

DRD Favorites:

Sophia Ryan Teardrop Ring – A teardrop-shaped diamond framed in delicate gold, this ring brings subtle sparkle and a feminine finish to your everyday look.
Melody Eden Vertical Gold Bar Ring – Modern and minimal, this sleek vertical gold bar design is a bold yet refined choice that pairs perfectly with any outfit.
Poppy Rae Large Pebble Ring – Textured and eye-catching, this ring adds an organic, sculptural element to your jewelry collection without overpowering your style.
Sadie Pearl Vertical Baguette Eternity Ring – A continuous line of shimmering baguette diamonds offers timeless elegance with a contemporary twist—ideal for stacking or wearing solo.

Tip: Mix textures, stones, and widths to create a dynamic, personalized ring stack that you’ll love wearing every day.

Earring Essentials

From Zoom calls to weekend outings, earrings are a quick way to look pulled together. You want a mix of studs, huggies, and statement pieces that still feel wearable 24/7.

DRD Favorites:

Ava Bea Mini Huggies – A best-seller for a reason: petite, sparkly, and incredibly comfortable.
Poppy Rae Pebble Hoops – A go-to casual hoop with texture and movement.
Sylvie Rose Stud Earrings – Timeless pavé bars that flatter every ear shape.
Sophia Ryan Stacked Marquise Hoops – For moments when your day-to-night look calls for a little extra glam.

Tip: Opt for 14K or 18K yellow gold to avoid tarnishing and irritation for everyday wear.

Bracelet Essentials

A well-chosen bracelet adds just the right amount of polish to your wrist. For daily wear, look for pieces that won't snag, that layer well, and that add subtle shine.

DRD Favorites:

Ava Bea Interval Tennis Bracelet – The ultimate daily luxury; perfect solo or stacked.
Ava Bea Flexi Cuff – This flexible diamond cuff is designed to move with you, offering both comfort and refined sparkle that fits into your routine with ease.
Melody Eden Gold Bar Bracelet – A sleek, modern gold bar detail makes this bracelet a bold minimalist must-have—perfect for adding edge to any bracelet stack.
Lulu Jack Single Bezel Station Bracelet – A single bezel-set diamond brings just the right amount of shimmer to your wrist—clean, timeless, and perfect for layering.

Tip: Stack multiple textures—like chains and stations—for a layered wrist that moves with you.

The most important thing to remember on your everyday jewelry journey: honor what you love! There is no guide that tells you what you should wear – it’s always about what you want to wear. Most pieces of jewelry can be worked into your lifestyle if your heart wants it to! We love to see your looks – please grab a pic of your everyday jewelry and tag us on insta [@danarebecca / #everydayluxe].