The days when an office dress code meant only a navy suit and invisible studs are over. Modern Power Dressing allows for so much more. Today your image at work isn't only meant to signal professionalism — it should also show your character, self-confidence, and care for detail.

Jewelry is a powerful tool of nonverbal communication. Well chosen, it adds authority. Badly matched, it can distract the person you're talking to.

So how do you use jewelry in business? We've put together a guide to Marai pieces, matched to the 4 most common professional scenarios.

Boardroom, negotiations and formal presentations

Situations that demand the highest level of formality. Your goal is to build authority and keep attention on what you're saying, not on what you're wearing. The golden rule? Quality beats quantity. Avoid anything that jingles, rattles or shines too much. Lean into smooth surfaces and noble materials.

A signet ring on the index or ring finger is a historic symbol of authority and decision-making. It gives the hand definition — crucial when you gesture during a presentation.

Hoop earrings — they sit close to the ear. Elegant, brightening to the face, but not catching in the hair or pulling focus.

Daily office and 1:1 meetings

Your daily uniform. Here, the idea of Capsule Jewelry works best. You need pieces you can put on in 5 seconds in the morning that pair with a white shirt, a cashmere turtleneck and a checked blazer.

The Lust & Trust necklace: Our bestseller with the lock motif. Perfectly fills a V-neck or the unbuttoned collar of a tailored shirt. Adds a modern, urban feel.

Creative industry, agencies and casual meetings

Working in marketing, architecture, IT or the arts? Here the rules exist to be wisely broken. Your outfit should signal your creativity and your awareness of trends. You can lean into asymmetry and bold forms.

The Ear Stacking trend (layering earrings) is a 2026 hit. Asymmetric forms on the ears say you have vision. The Onda ear cuff doesn't require piercing — and gives the look incredible edge.

Business dinner and networking

You're switching from day mode to evening. The light is more dimmed, the mood looser. You need jewelry that plays the role of a Conversation Starter (a low-stakes excuse to start a chat).