Wedding Jewelry

Wedding jewelry is one of the most important things for a bride to be. Once the design for the wedding gown is decided upon, a woman would always be on the lookout for perfect matching jewelry. Wearing the right kind of jewelry can help to accentuate your appearance. The jewelry can be really loud to the simple and elegant kinds. The kind of design one chooses is a matter of personal opinion. Budget is the next factor that is associated with the jewelry you choose.

Factors associated with Wedding Jewelry

Wedding jewelry is more than just an accessory for most brides to be. This kind of beautiful jewelry holds a special place in the hearts of many. The sentimental value is high. A wedding ring in particular is a symbol of trust and commitment for a married couple.

Things to Consider While Buying Wedding Jewelry

First of all, you need to fix the budget for the shopping as mentioned before. This would help you to narrow down your search for the right kind of wedding jewelry. Jewelry shopping can get really expensive; therefore it is a better bet to fix upon a certain amount. It would help you to make a better and a faster mode of selection as well.

You would also need to finalize your wedding gown before you go on a shopping spree. This would also help you to get a proper picture of the kind of bridal jewelry, which you would require. The main aim of the wedding jewelry is that it should blend well with your wedding gown. First of all, think about the neckline of the wedding gown. Is it a sweetheart neckline or a V shaped one? This would help you to decide what kind of jewelry you would need to buy. If your dress is heavy or elaborate, does it require you to spend an extravagant amount on jewelry? In such cases, you would look more beautiful with some elegant designs.

The color of the wedding gown would also play an important role. A white wedding gown would look beautiful when combined with platinum or pearl jewelry. Pearls help to add a sophisticated touch to the new bride!

You do not always have to spend an exorbitant amount. Browse through your mother's jewelry box and wear a family heirloom.

The fabric of the wedding gown would also be the deciding factor. The basic finish of both the gown and the jewelry should blend well.

Your wedding hairstyle also needs to be planned once you finalize your wedding gown. If you have a modern styled dress with a stylish updo then you can opt for large chandelier styled earrings that can add the right amount of sparkle to your outfit. If you wish to leave your hair loose, then you can opt for a flamboyant necklace with simple earrings since your hair is bound to cover the ears.

The wedding band is the symbol of love and promise between couples. Always choose a classy design that would reflect your personality as well. Wedding rings look more attractive when they are simple and elegant. Avoid other jewelry on your hand.

Think about the kind of stones you would prefer. There are plenty to choose from, right from diamonds to pearls. Every gemstone has its unique look; therefore you would need to decide the kind of overall look you are trying to create. If you have a lesser budget, you can go in for semi precious stones that can come in a variety of colors and can look equally beautiful when styled into the jewelry.

To complete your wedding outfit, it does not always mean that you have to bedeck yourself from head to toe with different types of jewelry. If you are wearing long earrings, wear a necklace with a thin strand. Remember to play down certain areas.

Jewelry for Bridesmaids

The bride is the cynosure of all eyes on the wedding day. Everything from her dress to her jewelry has to be special. The bridesmaids accompanying her accentuate her beauty even more. So, special attention should be given to the selection of bridesmaid dresses and their jewelry. As the bride is the most important person in the wedding, the bridesmaids' jewelry should not be very extravagant. It should be the subtle version of the bride's jewelry.

If you are going to select bridesmaids' jewelry yourself, then you need to take into account a certain things. Firstly, bridesmaids' jewelry should complement the theme of the wedding. Secondly, it should complement and accentuate the beauty of the bride's jewelry. Lastly, the jewelry should highlight the individual features of each bridesmaid. If you want the bridesmaids to choose their own jewelry, then tell them the color and the type of jewelry that goes well with the entire theme. This will also bring uniformity to the attire of the bridesmaids.

You can opt for inexpensive jewelry or expensive one like diamond. The type of stones to be selected for the jewelry should be in harmony with the work on the dress. For instance, pearls will look great on beaded dresses, whereas diamonds or zirconium complement sequins or crystals.

The different segments of jewelry for bridesmaids are:

Necklaces
Necklaces should be selected by considering the necklines of the dresses. Halter dresses need not be teamed up with necklaces. V-neck dresses are best coupled with a y-drop, lariat, or a back-dangle. Almost all styles of necklaces look great with scoop or sweetheart necklines. The only care that has to be taken while selecting a necklace is that it should end above the fabric of the dress.

Earrings
Earrings have to be complemented with the neckline of the dress. Dangling or drop earrings look fabulous on plunging necklines, while studs are more suitable for high necklines. Here, again the individuality of each bridesmaid is to be considered. You can use your own creativity to mix and match the earrings and other jewelry as per the taste of the bridesmaid.

Bracelets
Nothing accentuates the beauty of a delicate wrist the way a bracelet does. Bracelets make all the dress styles look great. If you are planning to make your bridesmaids wear long, plain gloves, then tennis bracelet can be an option. Rhinestone or pearl bracelets look great on a bare wrist. Charm bracelets are a great option if you wish to personalize your bridesmaids' stuff. You can choose a suitcase charm in gold or silver to symbolize the memories of adventurous travels together or you can express your love and gratitude through flower charms.

Bridesmaids' jewelry always has an edge of sentiment attached to it. It is a great idea for a bridesmaids gift, in order for the bride to express her appreciation and gratitude for their contribution, on the most wonderful day of her life.

Design Ideas for Vintage Inspired Bridal Jewelry

Marriage is a very important event in almost every girl's life. They say romantic movies and novels did to us women what the naughty sites did to men - set unrealistic expectations! Every girl grows up reading Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, Cinderella and other such stories and fairy-tales... and before she knows it, she has a picture of her own prince charming ready in her mind! Her prince charming, who will fall in love with her the first time he lays eyes upon her, and will swear his undying and unconditional love to her and will whisk her off her feet and marry her and make her queen of the empire! In the world that we live in today, this may not be entirely possible... there are only a handful of countries that are run by kings and queens today! So unless you are the next Princess Diana, chances are you are going to have a wedding ceremony much like everybody else. Sigh. However, 'much like everybody else' does not mean de-glam! Every woman is supposed to be the leading lady of her life, like Iris (Kate Winslet) says in The Holiday; and being leading lady means being Mia Thermopolis of your life!

Jewelry Design - Some General Tips

Vintage jewelry was more elaborate than the kind of jewelry we wear nowadays. These days wearing a necklace that covers the entire neck of the dress is regarded flashy, posy and phony! It is regarded tacky, unwanted and inappropriate. That is not correct! What many people sometimes miss out on is charm and elegance, while picking up jewelry designs that are more prominent than most. A piece of jewelry need not be big to be beautiful. At the same time, something that is small and delicate need not always look pretty and elegant! While picking vintage inspired bridal jewelry (or while designing your own), make sure the elements in the design, such as leaves, flowers, pendants, etc., are proportionate to your face size and suit your face shape. Do not opt for something even if you cannot carry it off, just because you have liked it or because it is in vogue! Never a good idea. Finally, if possible, take opinions of your friends - but only your select close one or two best friends and not each and every person you know! Sometimes people give you a perspective you have never thought of; always helps to get an opinion. With that said, here are some fantastic design ideas!

Vintage Inspired Jewelry

So everything is in place - the venue, the guest list, the decorations, the ice statue, the flowers, the drapes, the stage, the band, the wedding dress, the shoes, the ring, everything. The only thing left to be taken care of is the wedding jewelry. You have taken several trials, even looked at the designs your friend's niece drew for you. They all look good, but that is all the look - good. None of them really jumps out at you! So what do you do? Well, have you considered bridal jewelry that is vintage inspired? Yeah... being a real Mia Thermopolis! Take a look at the ideas given below.

The Ear-rings
Long chandelier ear-rings are the way to go! If your ear-rings are more long than broad, you can combine them with a suitable neck-piece. If instead your ear-rings are more elaborate, skip the neck-piece altogether. Let the contours of your neck show-off! A good change could be to go for big studs rather than chandelier ear-rings. They look stunning with up-do hair styles. They would also look brilliant if you have a tall face rather than a broad one. The good thing about big studs is that they can be worn with or without a neck-piece... they look equally beautiful either way.

The Necklace
Chokers look a rage on dresses with broad or wide necks. They even look lovely on strapless necks, or corsage kind of necks. If you love pearls, a 3 or 4 layered choker with an elaborate pendant in the middle would do the trick for you. Think flowers and jewels when you think of vintage bridal jewelry. Jewelry back then was not supposed to be sleek or delicate - it was indulging and luxurious. Make sure you do not lose that essence.

Hair Accessories
Hair accessories were more used in the old times than they are now; and they were a lot prettier back then too! Go for a hair fascinator if you are not going to wear a veil. If you plan on wearing a veil, you can instead opt for a comb clip. You can design a stone studded comb clip and coordinate the design of the clip with that of the remaining jewelry you are going to wear. An exquisite comb clip can also help take off the gaze from plain or simpler ear-rings; while a fascinator - well, it has got to be fascinating! You can even choose to wear a jeweled hair clip if you do not much like the idea of a comb clip. However, personally, I would recommend a comb clip; they have a vintage feel that is unmistakable.

A Bracelet
A bracelet is very very important for a bride, for everybody is going to look at your hands as you walk down the aisle holding the bridal bouquet! Make sure you spend more than just a thought on the kind of bracelet you pick to wear. You can opt for the single string delicate ones, or you can opt for a broader design. If your wrists are rather thin or small, I would suggest you go for a broad design. A bejeweled bangle would also do the trick! (Only make sure the bangle isn't so big that it would roll up till your elbow!) If you are on the healthy side, opt for a delicate bracelet with a clasp.

A Brooch
Old-fashioned? Not if you know how to use it! A brooch will add a very characteristic flavor to an otherwise plain wedding dress. Brooches may seem like a thing of the past - but aren't we talking 'vintage' here? Brooches are good to fix wardrobe mishaps too... though I honestly and sincerely wish you don't have one! To add a characteristic and unique personal touch to the brooch, why not go for a bronze one instead of the regular silver or gold brooch? A bronze brooch will look quite unique on an off-white colored wedding dress. If you do not want the brooch to be too flashy, try to include facets in the design - they will add glimmer and sparkle to the design without adding stones. You can even take care of the cost that way!

Jewelry Material - Some General Tips

Your wedding dress - I am guessing - is white or off-white in color. Why not add some color to it? If selected carefully, jewelry can be used to do just this. How about opting for jewelry that has emeralds or rubies in it along with diamonds? They are sure to catch everyone's eye at the wedding ceremony! Tear-drop shaped earrings look beautiful on any face shape. You can even go for semi-precious stones - they come in a lot more colors than precious ones. Another tip I would like to give is, color coordinate the jewelry with your bridal bouquet - if you plan to use red roses in the bouquet, why not go for rubies? If you are going to include pale yellow flowers, go for pearl jewelry.

So with that, I am gonna take your leave. Hope you craft out some really creative and awe-inspiring designs for your wedding jewelry that floor everyone! (Except the groom maybe... you wouldn't want him fainting when he sees you!) Have a wonderful wedding... hope you look like a princess!