A bold pendant is the perfect piece of jewelry to liven a plain tank top or a flowery sundress.

We picked out a few and asked experts to share some tips on how to wear them.

¢ Don’t fear layers. Think of the pendant as a staple piece. Then add necklaces in different lengths and textures.

¢ Consider color. If you want your pendant to pop, wear it on top of a solid color.

¢ Size matters. Make sure the size of the pendant matches your body type. Small, animal-shaped pendants look adorable on smaller frames; larger frames can pull off statement-making medallions.

¢ Try a new style. If the big shapes scare you, then try one that’s open in the middle.

¢ Think about placement. The larger the pendant, the lower it should hang on your torso. A 16- to 17-inch necklace works great for a smaller medallion that hits above the breastbone, but bigger pieces should have a necklace that’s longer than 18 inches and should hit below the breastbone.

Oversize pendants look best at or below the bust line, generally 30 inches or longer.

¢ Keep it simple. If you do wear a statement-making pendant, don’t overaccessorize. Keep earrings small or avoid them altogether.

Sources: Michael Greene, diamond expert and celebrity jewelry designer; Cynthia Nellis, former jewelry columnist and fashion expert for About.com