Vintage, Victorian-era jewelry was made during Queen Victoria’s reign, in the mid-1830’s through the end of the 19th century. Historians often break Victorian jewelry into three periods: – Early Romantic (mid 1830’s – 1850) – Mid Grand (1860’s – 1870’s) – Late Aesthetic (mid 1880’s – 1900) Many early-era Victorian rings featured elaborate settings. Opening …
There are several questions to consider when purchasing a man’s wedding ring. The first: Will it be comfortable? Most men rate the comfort factor high on their list of requirements for a wedding band. Since a man’s wedding ring is apt to be more streamlined than a woman’s, it is often easier to build in …
The color and material from which your tiara is made can make or break your look. They are the difference between a merely lovely and absolutely stunning bride. In general, if your gown or hair has warm undertones, then choose a tiara with warm tones. The same is true for cool undertones. Stones that pick …
If you want your big day to be flawless, leave nothing to chance, especially the dress. In fact, begin shopping for your wedding dress eight to twelve months ahead of time. No matter what anyone tells you, there are some lessons you can only learn from experience. But here are several suggestions to make that …
You have found the perfect wedding dress, but are not sure what length necklace goes best with the neckline? You will rarely go wrong with the versatile 14 to 16 inch choker-length bridal necklace, but other lengths do not pair as well with all necklines. Try different options, but bear in mind that you want …
A man wears a wedding ring for the same reason as a woman: to show that he has made a total commitment to his bride, the relationship, and marriage. The choices are as varied as personalities. The ring can be plain or elaborate. It can match the bride’s ring or be highly individual. It can …
If you like the tiara concept — how it encircles the hair — but it doesn’t create quite the look you want, consider a similar headpiece. Bun wraps, halos, and wreaths are all ring-shaped headpieces that encircle your head or hair. Wreaths are made of roses or other flowers, while bun wraps and halos consist …
We all know about tiaras, but did you know there are several other kinds of bridal hairpieces as well? If a tiara isn’t your style, try another approach. Combs, for example, are versatile and can be simple to elaborate, depending on your preference. They can be used as a backpiece, worn at the top of …