Choosing jewelry for the bride
Your wedding jewelry can be the most important accessory in your bridal look on your wedding day. Once you have chosen your dress, it is time to look for the jewelry that will match it. The right type of jewelry will be the icing on the cake that will help you highlight the beauty of your wedding dress.
If you are in the process of choosing bridal jewelry, you have probably already safely passed the engagement ring selection stage, during which you examined many special engagement rings , and are now focusing on choosing wedding rings , usually gold rings , and the other accessories that will add beauty and grace to your show under the canopy.
Here are some things you should consider when choosing your wedding jewelry.
Budget for your bridal jewelry
Budget is the most important factor. You don't have to buy the most expensive piece of jewelry.
- Before you make a final decision, try comparing online jewelry sites.
- Define your available budget before you go on a shopping trip.
- Now, look at the different collections that jewelers offer to their customers.
When you have a clear budget, it is much easier and faster to make a better decision regarding the perfect choice for you. For example, once you have set a budget for earrings, you can choose between:
- Large gold hoop earrings and diamonds – elegant earrings that allow you to order the type of gold that suits you, such as 14 karat red gold or 14 karat yellow gold.
- Diamond Dangle Earrings – These diamonds are set in a magical minimalist prong setting.
- Small, attached diamond and stripe earrings – designed in the shape of a geometric, minimalist, and modern stripe.
- While tight gold earrings – designed with a minimalist and clean line, and can be combined with other earrings on the ear, will cost you around 500 shekels.
The shade of your bridal jewelry
Like most brides, you will probably wear a white or ivory wedding dress, although some brides enter the wedding hall wearing a colorful wedding dress that suits their style. No matter what color your wedding dress is, you should consider how you can match your jewelry with it. For example:
- If you wear a white dress, you might want to match it with a white gold necklace, like that gold necklace with a pendant set with a blue sapphire cut in the shape of a drop, and a round diamond attached to it.
You can order the necklace with a triangular sapphire cut, with the necklace decorated with another gemstone, and of course choose the gold color.
- If you're wearing an ivory dress, you might want to opt for a red gold necklace, such as a gold heart necklace with an asymmetrical coin pendant, with a diamond-encrusted heart-shaped hole in the center of the coin. The necklace is available in a shiny finish, in your favorite gold tone, and in your preferred chain length.
Keep in mind that a bridal jewelry set should create harmony between all the jewelry, for example: a combination of black diamond earrings with a black diamond ring , or a necklace with a sapphire stone if the rings with gemstones are identical or complement the sapphire.
The neckline of your wedding dress
This may sound a little silly, but have you ever thought about the significant differences between wedding dress necklines? Such as:
- Loop-shaped neckline
- Narrow V-neckline
- High neckline
- Asymmetrical neckline
Each of these necklines will suit a different type of necklace. For example, if your dress has a deep V-neck, it's best to choose a necklace with a bold statement, which also works with a strapless dress. Examples:
- A gold necklace with a circle-shaped pendant , the bottom of which is set with six small diamonds. The pendant is attached to 3 gold link chains, in the color of your choice. This necklace is designed with ethnic inspiration.
- Another ethnic-inspired necklace that offers a bold accent to your dress's neckline is the Adi, which features drop-shaped diamond necklaces with 3 emeralds, from each emerald hanging a long, dangling chain. The white diamonds and green emeralds create a refined color combination that gives a special twist to the look and upgrades your wedding dress.
The style of your hairstyle
Before you go shopping for your wedding jewelry, consider your wedding hairstyle. Are you planning to wear your hair up and leave a long, exposed neck, or let it flow down your shoulders?
If you choose a gathered hairstyle –
Statement earrings are a must. Original gold and diamond earrings with a modern design and ethnic inspiration will go very well with the updo. The earring design includes a gold band studded with six diamonds and three diamonds attached to the gold band, with a 3-centimeter gold chain hanging from each diamond. You can choose the type of gold, black diamonds instead of white diamonds, and the length of the chain.
If you choose shoulder-length hair –
A bold necklace paired with small earrings is a good choice. If you don't want to wear a necklace, you should opt for statement earrings. Like long gold earrings studded with 24 diamonds of varying sizes. These dangling gold earrings will create a pleasant movement when you wear them. These earrings will give you a modern, elegant, and chic look.
Lightweight or heavy jewelry?
The choice of jewelry weight is based on what will be comfortable for you on your wedding day, and whether you will be able to wear heavy jewelry on your neck, ears, or arms without strain.
Although heavy jewelry offers an impressive look, it is not something that everyone can handle, and sometimes it can reflect a somewhat heavy look. Before you buy jewelry, it is better to try different types of jewelry, and make a decision that suits you, not necessarily the one you saw in a bridal magazine.
For example, a gold flower and diamond bracelet is a beautiful and stylish piece of jewelry consisting of 4 asymmetrical flower charms spaced evenly along the bracelet chain. The flowers are connected by rings that allow them to hang and dangle. Each flower is set with a small diamond. This romantic and classic piece of jewelry can complete your wedding jewelry set, but make sure that the constant swaying of the gold flowers, with every movement of your hand, will not disturb you during the evening.
