subject: How To Select Bridal Jewelry [print this page] No bridal outfit is complete without jewelryNo bridal outfit is complete without jewelry. The aim of wedding jewelry is to make the bride shine by complementing the unique glow worn by the bride on the wedding day. It is vital that the bride chooses the right combination of jewelry pieces for the big day because there is no bigger sin than an underdressed or overdressed bride.
If you're a bride busy out there shopping for bridal jewelry for your wedding day, then I'd like to remind you to shop for jewelry pieces that complement/ blend well with your gown. Remember that a bridal jewelry is meant to act as an enhancement to your wedding gown. Avoid at all costs jewelry that clashes with or overshadows your wedding dress.
When shopping for bridal jewelry, consider the neckline of your dress. High or closed necklines work well with unsophisticated chain or pendant necklace. If you're gonna wear a strapless wedding gown or a low neck-line gown for that matter then look for a necklace that covers up your bare skin. Y-shaped necklace or a choker will definitely match with such a dress.
Back low cut wedding dress go well with lariat necklace, this focuses attention to your smooth back and will look charming with your wedding gown. For beaded gowns with elaborately embroidered bodice, then avoid the necklace and just use some nice pieces of earrings.
When it comes to earrings then the determining factor is the shape of your face. If you're round-faced then go for chandelier or dangling earrings. If you have an elongated or oval shaped face then you should go for clip earrings or studs. On the other hand, if your necklace is the center of attraction then you should avoid earrings that could steal the attention from them. Blend an sophisticated necklace with simple earrings and you'll be fine.
Pearls and diamonds remain the undisputed gemstones for bridal jewelry. The two gemstones are classics and you should make a point of wearing them for the effect they have. That said, do not shy away from experimenting with various colors for your jewelry; just be careful to make sure that whatever colored crystals you choose or be they gemstones you select match the overall color theme of your bridal gown.
Also, refrain from mixing metals for your bridal jewelry. If you decide to go for white gold then stick with white gold. If silver, do the same. Aim for harmony, your metals should match the color of your gown. Austere ivory dresses go well with white gold, platinum, or silver. Wedding dresses in the colors of beige, ivory, or ecru go well with yellow gold.
Above all, choose bridal jewelry that you feel comfortable wearing. Your bridal jewelry should promote your confidence on the wedding day. Additionally, consider incorporating your bridal jewelry to your every day jewelry. Just because you will be storing your bridal gown after your wedding day, it does not mean that your bridal jewelry will go the same route. Your bridal jewelry pieces are meant to be enjoyed by you and by the generations to come.
