No matter what your circumstances may be, we guarantee that all brides and grooms can relate to the desire of wanting to look perfect on their big day. Brides, in particular, will feel immense pressure to look perfect on their big day. Sure, we can argue that weddings are all about the couple and the love they have for each other, but let’s be real, the bride is the main protagonist of the day. They are what everyone looks forward to seeing the most when attending a wedding, it is especially exciting to see the groom’s reaction as they get the first glance at their partner walking down the aisle. So, it’s only natural that you want your hair and makeup all the way down to the shoes and of course, the gown to be up to scratch-that also includes any other accessories that you choose to wear on the day.
No outfit is ever complete without jewellery or accessories and that includes the outfit you wear on your wedding day. Whether you are following the tradition of something new, something old, something blue and something borrowed or not, the bridal jewellery that you accessorise with your engagement ring and gown will automatically gain a lot of sentimental value. They could even end up being pieces that you end up handing down to your children on their wedding day at some point, so you want to ensure that you choose your accessories wisely as you want them to represent your style and personality. You will also need to consider what jewellery is going to pair best with the style of wedding gown you have chosen.
If you’re stuck on what jewellery to wear with your wedding dress, read on we unpack a slate of elegant, stylish and timeless options that are perfect for the cut of your bridal gown.
A Guide On What Jewellery To Wear With Your Wedding Dress
Whether you are a modern bride, a traditional bride, a boho bride, a romantic bride or a minimalist bride, chances are that your style of dress is going to affect your jewellery choices on the big day as certain styles simply aren’t suitable for all pieces. It is imperative that you consider the design of your wedding dress before taking the plunge on any bridal accessories as you ultimately want the gown to be the centrepiece of your look. After all, you will most likely only get to wear it once. These days, the most popular bridal bodice and silhouette designs are strapless, high-neck or lace, one-shoulder, boat-neck, scoop-neck, off-the-shoulder and v-neck, but these wedding gown styles vary greatly, so naturally, they have differing accessories that are going to complement them the most.
Strapless Wedding Dresses: A Statement Necklace
Strapless bridal gowns will often feature a straight bodice and bust with no sleeves. Emphasising the shoulders and decolletage, when it comes to accessorising strapless dresses you essentially have a blank canvas to work with as you have plenty of room to fit it all in. However, you do not want to clutter the dress with jewellery, nor do you want to leave it too bare as strapless dresses can often have a very simple cut. You also want to accessorise your best areas when wearing a strapless dress, which is usually the chest, shoulders and neck
A large statement necklace will undoubtedly capture people’s attention without taking away too much shine from the dress and of course the bride. Stick to solid pieces such as diamond necklaces and zirconia necklaces or even a circle of life pendant with the chain attached if you are opting for a pendant. Alternatively, you can get a little edgy and contemporary with your look by layering with chains. Throw on a matching bracelet or two and you will be more than ready to walk down the aisle.
10ct White Gold 3 Carat Diamond On 45cm Chain
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High-Neck Wedding Dresses: Drop Earrings
Whether it's an elegant lace creation or a contemporary halter-neck style, wedding dresses with a high neckline are often already quite detailed. This means that adding any neck accessories such as necklaces and pendants could potentially make the top of the dress feel too busy and even somewhat cluttered. When a wedding dress has a high neckline many brides will want to highlight that area of the dress as well as their jawline by sporting a slick upstyle such as a neat bun or a Grecian-inspired look with loose tendrils that frame the face.
A sophisticated pair of drop-style earrings would partner well with not only an upstyle but a high neckline as they will help accentuate that area rather than getting lost in it. Whether it's a timeless pair of diamond drop earrings, a more affordable zirconia pair or something adorned with elegant pearls, drop earrings are the embodiment of style and grace, much like a bride on their wedding day. Dangling effortlessly just below the lobe, a pair of drop earrings may just provide the perfect opportunity to add some colour to your look by rocking a pair of gemstone earrings featuring your birthstone or maybe even something blue.
9ct Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings with 78 Diamonds
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One-Shoulder Wedding Dresses: Chandelier Earrings
Perhaps, one of the less common bridal gown designs, one-shoulder wedding dresses is very popular among beachy and boho-chic brides. Their unique neckline can often be difficult to accessorise as necklaces don’t always pair well with it as much like with high-neck dresses, they can sometimes take attention away from the gown’s eye-catching design. Sleeveless gowns, albeit one-shoulder gowns are all about showcasing your neck and shoulders, meaning that you will want to sport jewellery and accessories that work with the dress rather than against it. Brooches and hair accessories such as headbands, hairpins and fascinators will not only partner well with a one-shoulder dress but so with large statement dangling earrings, especially if you are going with relaxed curls or beach waves with your hairstyle on the day.
Perhaps, one of the less common bridal gown designs, one-shoulder wedding dresses is very popular among beachy and boho-chic brides. Their unique neckline can often make them a little challenging to accessorise as necklaces don’t always pair well with it as much as with high-neck dresses, they can sometimes take attention away from the gown’s eye-catching design. Sleeveless gowns, albeit one-shoulder gowns are all about showcasing your neck and shoulders, meaning that you will want to sport jewellery and accessories that work with the dress rather than against it. Brooches and hair accessories such as headbands, hairpins and fascinators will not only partner well with a one-shoulder dress but also with large statement dangling earrings, especially if you opt for relaxed curls or beach waves with your hairstyle on the day.
9ct Superb White Gold Diamond Drop Flutter Earrings
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$1,699.00
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Boat-Neck Wedding Dresses: Diamond Bracelets & Tennis Bracelets
A boat neckline often referred to as a bateau neckline or a Sabrina neckline is a design that features a high neck but does not directly wrap around the neck. Instead, boat-neck dresses have a wide neckline that runs horizontally front and back and along the collarbone, essentially sitting shoulder to shoulder. Boat neck dresses owe their aquatic-themed name to nautical-inspired jumpers and knitwear often worn by those on yachts and sailing boats, although nowadays it is more common to see this neckline on cocktail dresses and fancy evening frocks, including wedding gowns. Boat-neck wedding dresses are all about accentuating the bride's facial features and jawline, so it’s important not to clutter your look with pieces that distract from this such as big earrings or heavy necklaces.
Diamond bracelets or even a tennis bracelet are an elegant solution if you plan on wearing a boat-neck dress on your wedding day. Carefree and ultra-stylish, tennis bracelets are an essential piece in any diamond jewellery lover’s collection. Not only does their somewhat pared-back design coordinate well with just about any outfit or piece of jewellery in your wardrobe, but their solitaire setting provides somewhat of an infinite sparkle. It is the reason these bracelets are often referred infinity bracelets as their infinite design almost immediately captures the light. When styling your tennis bracelet it is important to keep your other accessories relatively minimal as these bracelets tend to stand out very well on their own. Jewellery such as stud earrings and dainty pendants will pair tremendously well with a matching tennis bracelet, especially if you are opting for an updo when it comes to your bridal hair.
1/4 Carat Luminesce Lab Grown Diamond Silver Tennis Bracelet Length 17.5cm
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Scoop-Neck Wedding Dresses: Chokers & Dainty Pendants
Wedding dresses with a scoop neck are all about highlighting the bride’s upper back, shoulders and decolletage, hence why they often feature and straight or rounded neckline that is usually lower in the front than it is on the back. Despite the fact that it emphasises many of a woman’s best features, scoop neck styles tend to be a lot more simplistic compared to a lot of other necklines. However, what they lack in detail, they certainly make up for in the dress's other features. This is because scoop necklines are often utilised for detail-heavy wedding styles such as mermaid, a-line, empire and ball gown designs. As a result, you won’t want to go too heavy on the accessories but you will want something that fills the empty space around your neckline.
From elegant pearl necklaces to eye-catching pendants, there are countless ways to accessorise a scoop neck. One unique route contemporary brides are going down to accessorise their scoop-neck bridal gown is with a choker. Much like the subtle black one that Cinderella paired with her stunning blue and white gown that she wore to attend the ball in the iconic animated film, or the opulent ones that Marie Antoinette is often depicted wearing, chokers are an eveningwear icon. The edgy necklace style went out of favour for a long time, however, with the re-emergence of popular 90s trends, countless jewellery lovers have fallen in love with the style once again. But if you’re not feeling brave enough to try this trend, you can always opt for a dainty pendant instead such as a dazzling diamond circle of life pendant, a meaningful cross necklace or a personalised initial pendant.
Flawless Cut 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Of Life Pendant With Chain (TW=1/2 Carat)
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Off-The-Shoulder Wedding Dresses: Hoop Earrings
Perhaps one of the most traditional necklines, off-the-shoulder dresses are pretty self-explanatory and much like one-shoulder dresses or scoop neck dresses, they are also all about highlighting the back, neck, shoulders and decolletage. However, the challenge with accessorising off-the-shoulder gowns is that they often allow you much room to wear certain accessories. Especially if the off-the-shoulder gown in question features long sleeves or a batwing sleeve, a design choice that will probably have you avoiding bracelets and bangles. Luckily, off-the-shoulder gowns are often accompanied by snazzy up-do or ethereal waves delicately pushed behind the ear to allow the wearer to showcase the off-the-shoulder detailing in the dress. This gives the bring the opportunity to get a little creative with their earring selection.
If you’re wearing an off-the-shoulder gown to your wedding it’s your perfect opportunity to get bold with your earrings and what could be bolder than a pair of hoop earrings? From subtle silver hoops to Grecian-inspired gold hoop earrings and diamond hoop earrings, a pair of hoops will never go out of fashion. A subtle nod to popular jewellery styles from the 1970s and 1990s, hoop earrings will not only bring a little funkiness and playfulness to your look, but they will also make it feel more contemporary. But if you’re worried about pulling off such a bold style, you can always go for a more pared-back approach with the slightly more understated huggie earrings. Huggies are very similar to hoops in terms of their shape, although a hoop sits just below the lobe while a huggie sits adjacent to it and essentially “hugs” it.
9ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with 20 Brilliant Diamonds
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$699.00
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V-Neck Wedding Dresses: Elongated Necklaces
Whether it's a classic princess-style gown, a lovely lace creation or a boho-chic number, a v-neck wedding gown will often have a very narrow plunge and a cinched-in waist. Many brides will want to accentuate a gown’s v-neck design because it tends to draw to some of the most detailed elements of the dress as well as the decolletage. Fortunately, nothing will help highlight this area better than the addition of a few accessories such as a brooch, a sash around the waist, hair accessories and of course jewellery. When choosing the jewellery to coordinate with your v-neck gown you may just find yourself internally repeating the mantra, ‘go big or go home’ in the sense you should select larger designs rather than daintier jewellery as they may get lost in all the details of your gown.
Any item of clothing that boasts a v-neck design, from classic t-shirts to eveningwear is naturally going to pair tremendously well with elongated necklace styles and so will a wedding dress. Elongated neckwear such as drop necklaces, teardrop pendants and long-stranded pearl necklaces will not only stand out amongst the bold elements of your dress but will also draw people to its neckline and therefore will help highlight its key features. Elongated accessories are also a way for you to apply some additional personal touches to your look including rosary necklaces if you a religious or locket necklaces that you could fill with a picture of someone you want to keep close on your big day, such as someone who can’t be there.
Georgini Heirloom Gold Plated Sterling Silver Fresh Water Pearl Treasured Pendant
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