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Wedding Jewelry - Different Customs, Traditions, and Creative Ideas
Because most weddings are based on traditions, yours will likely be as well, and your wedding jewelry will be an important part of this. Your wedding ring will symbolize the love you carry for your spouse. The vein of love runs from your left hand to your heart, which is why people wear their rings on their left hand. In the old days, many people believed that by wearing the ring on your left hand you will keep the love from escaping. For many years, the tradition was rings made of plain gold. However, now diamonds are being added to the rings, and as we know, diamonds last forever, just as the commitment you have made to your spouse.
All eyes, of course, will be on your ring, but don’t forget about the rest of your wedding jewelry. Your personal preferences will determine the cut of the dress, how you style your hair, and what other jewelry you will wear. Coordinating your gemstones is essential, as are the tones of the jewels you wear.
One thing you may want to consider when planning your wedding jewelry is the heirloom jewels in the family. You may want to use grandmas diamond ring, an aunts pearl earrings or your mother’s bracelet instead of buying new ones. This will add additional sentiment to the stones.
When selecting your necklace, make sure it complements the cut of your dress. A choker works well with a strapless bodice. For a V-neck line, you may want to opt for a single diamond.
Gemstones in Wedding Jewelry:
Harmonizing gemstones found in your dress or headpiece with the rest of your wedding jewelry will make sure all comes together as it should. You don’t want to have your dress be adorned in pearls and have emeralds and other bright stones in the rest of your wedding jewelry wardrobe. Keep in mind that deep-colored stones such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds may be too bold for wedding white. Lighter colors such as aquamarine, citrine, and lighter topaz could offer the perfect hint of color.
Choose pearls to that complement beading and diamonds or cubic zircon for sequins or crystals. If your dress has a lot of beading, rhinestone detailing or lace trim, it's better not to add a necklace because that could cause your look to become too busy.
Make sure you don’t forget about your wrist when matching your wedding jewelry. A tennis bracelet over a long, plain glove will make a nice touch. Also, consider a pearl or rhinestone cuff on a bare wrist.
An important thing to watch for when you are putting together your wedding jewelry ensemble is matching metals. If you are going to use gold, make sure you continue to use it throughout. If you mix it with other medals, your jewelry will clash.
Summary:
Because most weddings are based on traditions, yours will likely be as well, and your wedding jewelry will be an important part of this. So coordinate your jewelry with your wedding dress so that they complement each other.
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