Choosing Wedding Jewelry

Wedding jewelry completes the appearance of the bride and groom, making them elegant and refined. Many young brides, following the latest fashion prefer bijouterie, but gold jewelry remains the all-time favorite. Tradition holds that the bride and groom should give each other a piece of jewelry prior to the marriage, something to indulge their better half, and also something that can be worn on the wedding day. An expensive gift such as a necklace, presented to a bride for the wedding day, could become a family heirloom. So what kind of jewelry makes the best gift for the wedding day?

Wedding Jewelry for a Bride

These are usually necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and diamonds. If you decide to buy more than one item, you should consider purchasing a set or choose accessories that match and are similar enough to be worn together. One of the most popular gifts for the wedding day is a pearl - a precious gem that is considered to be timeless. A pearl is always associated with positive characteristics like purity, innocence, modesty, luck, and happiness. Unlike other stones, it suits all kinds of clothes and occasions. It also adds an aura of reliability when worn with a business suit and retains a sense of elegance when paired with an evening dress.

Wedding Jewelry for a Groom

Usually a bride can please her future husband with collar buttons, clips, tie pins, and bracelets, or sometimes with belt buckles or expensive watches. Men's jewelry requires special knowledge to wear it. An incorrectly chosen gem can appear tasteless. An unusual tie pin and collar buttons will make a suit more elegant and bring out their owner's particular taste. Tie pins serve not only as an accessory, but also fix the tie knot in position, preserving silk from slipping. The main criteria you should follow when choosing jewelry for your wedding day is that it should not be flashy and gaudy.


Author BrideUS - 01 26, 2005 webmaster@brideus.com - Choosing Wedding Jewelry