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Creating the perfect total look for your wedding day can be a challenge.
There is likely to be at least one element you feel strongly about incorporating
into your ensemble. Whether it's a special piece of jewelry, a certain style of
wedding gown, or a particular color, everything else should work together to
complement and enhance that element. This is the reason why most experts
recommend keeping wedding jewelry sets simple and experimenting to see what
works best with your gown and hairstyle.
A tiara, necklace, earrings, back jewelry, bracelet, and bridal hair jewelry
are all wedding jewelry options. (Shopping tip: Get up to 90% off retail by purchasing through Bidz's live jewelry auctions.) Here are some considerations
to keep in mind:
- Let your gown take center stage. Go for an overall simple look so that
your jewelry doesn’t overwhelm your
wedding dress.
- If you wear a
tiara or
other ornate
wedding hair jewelry, keep the necklace simple; or omit it completely, depending
on the complexity of your gown.
- Complement a simple dress or gown with more
ornate or bulkier jewelry
 than you would wear with a beaded or more detailed gown.
- Generally, keep the area around your hands unadorned. Watches or rings,
other than the wedding ring set, are out. Bracelets, if any, should be
limited to a single, delicate strand of pearls or a crystal accented
bracelet. The exception is with a strapless dress, where you may want to
pair a bold
necklace with a multi-strand
 or cuff bracelet to complete the look.
Each piece of your jewelry ensemble must work with the other jewelry pieces,
the dress, and the hair.
Here are some tips to help you pull it all together.
Shape and size of stones
Precious, semi-precious, and artificial stones come in
shapes and sizes that range from small, round crystals to large, pear-shape cut
diamonds. The first question is what look are you striving for; the second, what
is the best way to create that look? Here are some tips from jewelry experts:
- Large, faceted crystals or diamonds, set in gold or silver, create a
formal look.
- Small crystals or diamonds reflect light for a more casual or "princess"
look.
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Oval
 ,
pear (see rose quartz diamond necklace below), and
marquis cuts
 make a stone look larger.
- Round pearls are known for a classic or updated effect.
Earrings
Keep your hairstyle, dress, and other accessories in mind when you choose
earrings. Dangly or chandelier earrings can become tangled in a free-flowing
hairdo. Keep balance in mind, as well. Flashy earrings may detract from an
elaborate dress or other standout piece. Here are some additional thoughts on
style and shape.
- Stud-type earrings look best if your hair is down. Conversely, a wedding
updo will show off dangly or chandelier-style earrings.
- Classic choices for a formal wedding include diamond, cubic zirconia,
crystal solitaire earrings, and pearl studs.
- Simple, drop earrings adds elegance to a wedding updo and strapless
gown.
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