Bridal Jewelry

Take into consideration the bridal gown itself--the style, its embellishments and the especially the neckline and sleeves. A bride often wants to accentuate her lovely face with special earrings. Diamond or other colorless gemstones are a good fit for wedding jewelry because they add drama and sparkle without upstaging the gown. Pearls are a great choice for wedding jewelry because they are white and creamy. The style of the bodice helps a bride decide if stud earrings are the way to go—or if more elaborate dangle earrings will finish the look. Notice the neckline—if it’s a U or V shape, or even heart shape, make sure a necklace falls beautifully inside the area of the open neckline. If the bodice of the gown is higher and closed, then any length necklace will work.

Finally, depending on the length of the sleeves of the gown, you may want a delicate bracelet on the left hand where you’ll be exchanging rings. The bracelet can make a graceful statement and glisten with its diamonds or gemstones with every gesture of the hand. You may consider quite a few pieces—so the earlier you start looking for bridal jewelry, the better!