Bridal Jewelry

          The jewelry that a bride wears on her wedding day is an essential part of her bridal outfit. Jewelry is supposed to make a woman shine, and bridal jewelry is meant to complement the special glow that a bride wears on her wedding day. It is important that she chooses the right jewelry pieces on that day because there is nothing worse than an overdressed (or underdressed) bride.

          If you are a bride who is out there trying to choose the bridal jewelry to wear on your wedding day, you have to remember that your jewelry must go with your bridal gown. You should always think of your bridal jewelry as enhancements to your gown. Never at any point should the jewelry you wear on your wedding day overshadow your dress. The neckline of your wedding dress is one of the things you should look at when you are selecting your bridal jewelry. A closed or high neckline calls for a simple chain and pendant necklace. If you will be wearing a strapless gown or a gown with a low-cut neckline, a necklace that somehow "covers up" your bared skin would do nicely. A choker necklace or a necklace that has a Y-shape would do wonders to complement such a gown.

          Is your wedding dress cut low at the back? Maybe a lariat necklace that calls attention to your smooth back will look alluring with your gown. But if the bodice of your gown is elaborately embroidered and beaded, you should forego the necklace and just settle on a great pair of earrings.

          As for earrings, what matters here is the shape of your face. A small or rounded face will look well with dangling or chandelier earrings. An oval or elongated face would be better off with stud or clip earrings. However, if the showcase of your bridal jewelry is your necklace, do not let your earrings steal the attention away from it. Match an elaborate necklace with simple earrings, and vice-versa.

          Diamonds and pearls are the traditional gemstones that brides wear on their jewelry. Since they are the classic stones, you would not go wrong in choosing to wear those. But do not be afraid to experiment with colors on your bridal jewelry; just make sure that the colored crystals or gemstones you will choose matches the overall color theme of your wedding.

          Also, remember that you should not mix metals for your bridal jewelry. If you are wearing white gold, stick with white gold. If you are wearing silver, stick with silver. Try to match your metals with the color of your gown as well. Stark white wedding gowns are better off with white gold, silver or platinum. Wedding gowns in the colors of ivory, beige or ecru will do well with yellow gold.

          Most importantly, select bridal jewelry that you are comfortable wearing. Your jewelry should add to your confidence on your wedding day. In addition to that, you may consider adding your bridal jewelry to the jewelry that you wear on a day-to-day basis. 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 after you.

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