Bridal Jewelry – Pearls

Diamonds and sapphires and pearls, oh my! When faced with choosing the jewelry to wear on her wedding a day, a bride can easily get lost in the confusion of different options. Wearing all diamond jewelry is undoubtedly gorgeous, but unless the diamonds are small the jewelry can end up costing as much as the wedding itself.  And since some brides prefer not to wear cubic zirconium jewelry on their wedding, the other logical white gem option is the pearl.

Pearl jewelry is undoubtedly timeless and sophisticated, but it sometimes gets a bad rep for being outdated. We’d like to debunk that myth by saying that pearls are always classic, and if you are wearing a classic wedding gown they will always compliment it beautifully. Additionally, pearls are the type of jewelry that a bride will never regret wearing ten years from now when she looks back on her wedding day accessories.  Of all the wedding fads that come and go, beautiful pearl and diamond jewelry looks lovely year round, year after year, decade after decade.

The type of pearl jewelry a bride wears on her wedding day should be dictated by the style of her dress, although classic pearl earrings will go with just about anything. For a stunning selection of pearl jewelry, we suggest heading over to Apples of Gold’s online jewelry store. They just added a plethora of top-quality Tahitian and South Sea pearl jewelry that is simply breathtaking, and is priced much lower than regular retail – perfect for the stylish bride who wants to save money.

Three pieces perfect for a timeless bride are their South Sea pearl and diamond Julia earrings, the double strand Akoya pearl and diamond clasp necklace and the South Sea pearl and diamond drop pendant. All are absolutely lovely, and all would go fabulously with a strapless sweetheart neckline wedding gown.  Also, be sure to check out Apples of Gold’s site for more pretty pearl jewelry and gold jewelry perfect for the wedding day.

Bridal Earrings: Think Pink

Though clear gemstone jewelry is a lovely classic choice, there is something about colored gemstone earrings, necklaces and rings that make a bridal look pop.  We love the idea of tying in your wedding day colors with your bridal ensemble, and light pink has been a popular wedding color in recent seasons. Not only does it go with so many other colors (navy, red, light blue, purple, white, black, brown and orange, to name a few), but it’s a feminine color that allows a bride to indulge in her inner girly girl.

Adding a piece of pink gemstone jewelry to the bride’s wedding day ensemble is a fun way to play up the wedding color and add richness to her look.  If you are on the fence about pink gemstone jewelry on your wedding day, take a peek at these gorgeous Pink Topaz drop earrings by Brian Danielle.

Crafted from 14K solid rose gold, the drop earrings are set with a round cut, sparkling pink topaz. Surrounding the pink center stone is a halo of pave diamonds that pop against the warm rose gold metal. In three words? Sheer, utter perfection.  These earrings are the perfect pick for a romantic bride who wants her wedding day filled with peonies, muted pastels, and flirty feminine details.

If you love the style of these earrings but pink just isn’t your thing, check out these beautiful alternative center stones, both set in white gold in lieu of rose gold:

Brian Danielle Prasiolite Drop Earrings - Prasiolite is a beautiful bluish-green stone that looks stunning set in this darling earring design.

Brian Danielle Blue Topaz Drop Earrings - Brides looking for their something blue will love the blue topaz center stone in this design. Besides, the sparkling blue gemstone makes both  blue and brown eyes pop.

Something Blue for the Bride

Along with the million other little wedding planning details, many brides also include the tradition of wearing “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” on their big day. These nostalgic talismans are rumored to bring a bride good luck on her wedding and in love – and who couldn’t use a little extra luck? With that in mind, we’ve found two lovely earring options to serve a bride’s ’something blue’, and hope you’ll love them as much as we do:

1. Aquamarine and Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold

Understated and elegant, this pair of gorgeous aquamarine and diamond studs would make a stunning something blue. The white gold earrings are small enough to be paired with a necklace, and can even be worn with a dress that has an elaborate neckline or ruffled bolero.

Modern brides will love the minimalist aesthetic, while brides with dramatic dresses can enjoy a touch of sparkle that doesn’t fight with their dress. They’re perfect for adding a pop around the bride’s face without creating a distraction, and will only set you back $250.



2. Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold

Yellow gold has been making a big comeback in the style world, and it’s slowly taking center stage in the bridal realm as well. In lieu of white gold engagement rings, many stylish brides are choosing warm yellow gold for their bands. These stylish brides should choose wedding day earrings  crafted in a lovely yellow gold to compliment their ring.

When we saw this amazing pair of blue topaz and diamond earrings set in yellow gold, we fell in love. The style is  a little bit vintage yet totally modern, and the earrings are just the right size to make a statement without overwhelming other elements of the bride’s ensemble.  At $500, they’re not cheap – but they can certainly be worn forever and passed down to future generations (a something old and a something blue!).