Bridal Jewelry by the Seasons
What with the myriad details required, planning a wedding can be
overwhelming and more than a little stressful. Music, favors, seating
arrangements, food, attendants' gifts…it's enough to make a frazzled
girl elope. Luckily, bridal jewelry is easy to choose if you let your
personal style--and the feel of the season--shine through. Follow this
handy guide for picking the right bridal jewelry to go with the time
of year in which you plan to wed and you can't go wrong.
- Winter: Planning a winter wedding? Cozy indoor winter weddings are
characterized by elegance and sophistication--think a softly lit,
warm, festive party with the crisp, black night air as a backdrop.
Classic pearls and diamonds are your best bet here. They'll
beautifully complement the heavier drapes and fabrics of a winter
bridal gown, and look just gorgeous in the glittering night. Think
pearl drop earrings, diamond and pearl pendants, or a multi-strand
pearl or CZ-encrusted cuff bracelet. A popular trend right now,
according to Brides magazine, is to add contrast to your wedding-day
white with a black belt, clutch or hair accessory. "These cool
opposites combine for graphic glamour." This cosmopolitan look is
perfect for winter. A long sophisticated black pearl necklace would
look especially sharp against a black-sashed gown.
- Spring: A spring wedding is the perfect opportunity to lighten up
your look. The choice here? Light green gemstones like aventurine or
prehnite (think the color of new shoots of grass) or freshwater
cultured pearls, which come in a wide range of pastel colors that are
luminously beautiful and very affordable--and perfect for a spring
wedding. Lavender pearls, pink pearls, and today's hottest color--
orange pearls--are all easy to find on the Internet. Bonus: These
shades are so luminously flattering (not over the top color-saturated)
that they'll make your skin glow and your features pop. If you choose
something green, choose one bold piece so as not to overwhelm your
dress, like an aventurine cuff bracelet or a prehnite-and-pearls
necklace. For a uniform look, choose jewelry for your attendants in a
matching hue and consider a matching sash. If you're wearing a
lavender pearl strand, for example, have your bridesmaids wear
lavender pearl pendants or lavender pearl bracelets and perhaps a
dress with a lavender sash. Or try an elegant lavender clutch.
- Summer: Summer weddings just radiate a laid-back beach vibe. (Think
Drew Barrymore with flowers in her hair, boho Kate Hudson or a
barefoot Julia Roberts.) If you're getting married in July, August or
September, it's all about the sandy beaches, outdoor dance floors, and
coral, mother-of-pearl, pearl and jade jewelry. If your dress is
sophisticated or ornate, stick to classic pearl jewelry, but if you're
a little more laid-back, mother-of-pearl, coral and even wooden
accessories, depending on the setting, can look great. Superstitious?
According to WeddingChannel.com, jade symbolizes good luck, health and
prosperity in many Asian cultures, but don't buy jade jewelry for
yourself--tradition dictates that it must be given to you. Timeless
picks: go for a jade ring or jade necklace.
- Fall: Why opt for all classic white? While diamond and pearl jewelry
is always in style for brides, today it's acceptable to incorporate
blazing reds, oranges and browns. In fact, orange is all the rage
right now. To incorporate a blast of color into your wedding day
jewelry, choose a pearl choker with a stunning ruby centerpiece, a
pearl necklace or pearl earrings made with rich brown pearls, or
earrings or a bracelet made of citrine. You'll stand out and feel
beautiful, and best of all, you'll be able to enjoy your jewelry long
after the big day is over.
Tips for buying jewelry on the Internet:
- Consider the source. Who owns the site? A prominent toll-free or
other contact number plus the site's address should be clearly visible.
- Is the site secure? Only shop at sites that have a Verisign or other
safe shopping seal. Check the FAQ page or the bottom of the home page
for a SiteSafeâ„¢ or other logo--usually a lock--or call customer
service.
- Will your information be sold to a third party? Check the site's
privacy policy.
- Check returns. A generous, 90-day money-back guarantee allows ample
time for you to change your mind without remorse.
- Check shipping times. They vary, as do costs. Free shipping on a
trusted carrier like UPS is a bonus.
- How happy are other customers? Check the site's testimonials page
for unbiased, third-party reviews.
- Does the site offer a free gift? Bonus! Give it to your maid of
honor or mother-in-law to be.
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