The Right Jewelry for your Wedding Dress
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No doubt, the most important element of your wedding day will be your dress (except for your groom that is!) It reflects the tone, formality and mood for your wedding and ensures that all eyes are on you on your big day. So what’s a girl to do when faced with accessorizing the most important outfit of her life? Turn to Raymond Lee Jewelers, of course, bridal jewelry experts.
If your gown is…
Strapless
Monique Lhuillier
Play up an elegant neck with stunning drop earrings and an up-do. This is the perfect opportunity to incorporate color into your wedding day look with any number of colored stones. Complete the look with a bracelet in coordinating stones. The same rules apply to one-shouldered gowns as well.
14K White Gold and Micropave Diamond Drop Earrings
14K White Gold, Diamond and Garnet Drop Earrings
Sweetheart
Allure Couture
A unique pendant necklace on a short, delicate chain is a timeless way to let your gown shine, and won’t be hidden if you decide to wear your hair in beachy waves or retro curls. Likewise, a textured, thick collar necklace will perfectly offset the gentle curve of this gown’s neckline.
18K White and Rose Gold Irradiated Pink Diamond Pendant
Lace Collar 18K White Gold Three Row Diamond Necklace
V-necked
AgapéEver via Brides.com
Bold brides wanting to show off their décolletage must adorn all that skin with a necklace. Pair an intricate drop necklace with a chic satin gown, or a lacy number. Add sparkling studs and a simple, feminine bracelet to complete this look.
Platinum and Diamond (28.8CTW) Y-Necklace with round, pear shaped and oval diamonds
Platinum and Diamond Micro Pave Necklace
High-necked or backless
Lo-Ve-La by Liz Fields via Brides.com
Princess Kate’s return to fuller coverage has sparked new waves of bridal fashion trends, as has the couture world’s new attention to the beauty of the back. We say that for these styles, brides should take the opportunity to don stunning dangling earrings, as long as you’re comfortable with, and pair with a gorgeous and unique bracelet.
Tiffany & Co. Garland Collection Platinum Earrings
18K White Gold Wide Pave Link Bracelet
Pure White
Olia Zavozina via Brides.com
The best metals to pair with this color are platinum, white gold and silver, as yellow gold or rose gold may look too brassy in contrast to your snow white gown.
Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond and Pink Sapphire necklace
Off White
Jenny Peckham via Brides.com
Nearly every and any metal works with this shade, but our picks are platinum, white gold and rose gold to complement the blushing bride.
14 kt rose gold pearl starburst pin
Ivory
Demetrios via Brides.com
Bring out the warmth of this hue with yellow gold accessories, cognac diamonds and yellow stones.
18kt yellow and white gold bracelet with yellow and white gold diamonds
Retro
Oleg Cassini at David's Bridal via Brides.com
If you’re a bride who craves a throwback to the heyday of 50’s fem, 20’s art deco or 60’s mod, consider adding to your gown’s one-of-a-kind vibe with a unique brooch, hair piece, or statement necklace. Try to incorporate either contemporary jewels or pieces from a different period than your dress to avoid a costume look.
18kt yellow gold and diamond pin
Classic
1 Wedding by Mary's Bridal via Brides.com
If your gown hasn’t changed a stitch since you first imagined it when you were 6 and every detail of your wedding will ooze timeless charm, stick to the bridal standby’s of diamonds and pearls. You’ll love your look, on the day of your wedding and in photos, no matter how many years pass beyond your big day.
Platinum Southsea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
The most important part of choosing your wedding day jewelry is being true to yourself. Your wedding day will be the happiest day of your life, especially if you’re 100% in love…with your accessories.
Liz for Raymond Lee Jewelers, South Florida’s choice for pre-owned bridal jewelry and engagement rings.
