Bridal Jewelry

When it comes to your bridal jewelry, less really is more. Simple jewelry makes a timeless fashion statement. So please keep this advice in mind, you'll look a lot prettier with just a few jewelry pieces!

Match the style of your wedding dress and your wedding jewelry

The style of your wedding dress also plays a major roll in the jewelry selection. A general rule says: The more detailing on the wedding dress, the simpler the jewelry, while a simple dress calls for added embellishment.

A single pearl necklace and matching earrings can create an elegant and flawless look on a bride. However, those brides who wish to have more sparkle can easily find crystal fashion necklaces and earrings to 'bling up' their wedding day look. Fashion jewelry has the advantage of being a lot easier on the wedding budget too...

Necklaces need to have the right length, matching the desing of the wedding dress: Many dresses are strapless or have low necklines, which is a perfect style to showcase a great necklace. If your wedding dress
has a high neckline, you may want to only concentrate on finding the perfect earrings and not wear a necklace at all.

The Necklace

A necklace is often the center piece of bridal jewelry, and because it's that you need to make the right choice: There are a few distinct necklace types, that all look good, but need to be matched with your wedding outfit:

The choker necklace: The classic choker features one to three strands worn close around the neck. This length works well with a jewel or bateau neckline, as it may get lost if too much skin is showing.

The collar necklace: This Victorian style necklace consists of three or more strands fitting securely around the middle neck. This length is a great accent to a low or strapless neckline.

The princess necklace: This length falls about 16 inches to the hollow of the neck and often supports a pendant. This style works with almost any but a high neckline.

The matinee necklace: This style hits the top of the bust and looks great with a bateau, jewel, or a lower neckline with sheer fabric covering the décolletage area.

The opera necklace: The opera necklace is a long single strand falling below the bust. It creates a dramatic look when paired with a very high neckline.

Chosing the type of Gems

Pearls - the classic choice

The tradition of pearl bridal jewelry stems back to the ancient Greeks, who believed pearls promoted marital harmony. Style icon Jackie Onassis donned a strand the day she became Mrs. Kennedy, further cementing pearls as the refined gem of choice for brides everywhere.

Diamonds - 'a girl's best friend

Diamonds didn’t get their 'girl’s best friend' status for nothing. They’re always good to add a touch of sparkle to your wedding day ensemble. The good news for your wallet is that zircones work just as well, but at a fraction of the price of a true diamond.

Colored gemstones

Of course, colored stones or gems present a great way to incorporate some color into your wedding day look, so don’t hesitate to pick blues, pinks, yellows - the choice is yours!

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Bridal Jewelry