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Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg for BAUNAT
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- Kim Wouters
- BAUNAT Antwerp
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In this article:
- Consider your wedding dress
- Consider the precious metal colour of bridal jewellery
- Consider your hair look on the wedding day
Step-by-step guide to choosing the perfect bridal jewellery
Choosing the perfect bridal jewellery can be a delightful yet daunting task. With so many options available, it's essential to find pieces that complement your overall look and make you feel special on your big day. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you select bridal jewellery that enhances your beauty and suits your style.
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How Do You Choose the Perfect Bridal Jewelry for Your Wedding Day?
Selecting bridal jewelry involves thoughtfully matching pieces to your overall wedding look. Start by analyzing your dress style - minimalist gowns pair with contemporary jewelry, while vintage lace complements rose gold pieces. Consider your dress color too: white works best with platinum or white gold, while ivory and champagne harmonize with warmer yellow gold.
Your neckline dictates jewelry placement - halter necks call for statement earrings rather than necklaces, while heart-shaped or strapless necklines offer versatility. Don't forget to match metals to your skin tone (warm tones with yellow gold, cool with white gold) and coordinate with your planned hairstyle. For an updo, diamond studs work beautifully, while long hair accommodates more dramatic earrings.
For a meaningful touch, incorporate the "something old, something new" tradition with heirloom pieces paired with fresh designs.
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Consider your wedding dress
Have you found the dream wedding dress which perfectly complements your figure? Fantastic, then you can now devote all your attention to looking for complementary bridal jewellery.
Which jewellery you wear on your big day will largely depend on your personal taste, but also on the style of your wedding dress. Does your dress close around your neck? Then you won’t be buying a necklace. Do you have long lace sleeves? Then a bracelet will not add anything to your outfit.
Which jewellery you wear on your big day will largely depend on your personal taste, but also on the style of your wedding dress. Does your dress close around your neck? Then you won’t be buying a necklace. Do you have long lace sleeves? Then a bracelet will not add anything to your outfit.
Your wedding dress style
- Simple and elegant dresses: opt for contemporary, minimalist jewellery. Like a cuff bracelet, or long pendants
- Lacey vintage dresses: red gold jewellery looks amazing with a lacey vintage dress. Entourage bridal earrings or an entourage pendant will complete your look to perfection. If you'd rather not wear diamonds, pearls are exceptionally beautiful too.
- Traditional dresses: A traditional dress often features long sleeves and a slightly higher neckline. In this instance a necklace or bracelet will be less noticeable. Why not opt for striking wedding earrings instead, to still add that extra touch of sparkle?
- Lavish or glamorous dresses: Is your wedding dress already set with lots of tiny stones? If so, to ensure all eyes remain drawn to your dress, opt for understated jewellery, for example, diamond stud bridal earrings and a satellite necklace.
- Modest dresses: a statement necklace is definitely worth considering. How about a sapphire necklace or eternity ring? Modern bridal earrings or a striking bracelet will also look fabulous with this type of wedding dress.
Your wedding dress colour
The colour of your wedding dress must also be kept in mind, to ensure your outfit harmonises:
- A white dress: best complemented by platinum or white gold jewellery.
- An ivory coloured dress: ideally combined with yellow gold, as this is a warmer colour than white.
- Champagne coloured dresses: stunning with yellow gold jewellery.
- Dresses that have a pink sheen to it: red or pink gold jewellery
Your wedding dress neckline
Not every neckline lends itself well to a necklace, whereas a strapless dress will to perfection. You will have to choose your bridal earrings and necklace based on your dress' neckline in order to create a fully harmonised look.
We’ve outlined the different types of neckline available to help you choose your bridal earrings and necklace style:
We’ve outlined the different types of neckline available to help you choose your bridal earrings and necklace style:
Meghan Markle A halter neck
A halter neck is a less common wedding dress style choice nowadays but is certainly a unique look! Just think of the halter neck dress Meghan Markle wore at her wedding reception. This type of neckline immediately draws the eye. So a necklace is superfluous.
Instead, accentuate your bridal look with diamond bar earrings for a modern look, or pear-shaped earrings for a romantic look.
Instead, accentuate your bridal look with diamond bar earrings for a modern look, or pear-shaped earrings for a romantic look.
Spaghetti straps
Dresses with spaghetti straps call out for stunning jewellery. Is your dress already set with tiny stones? If so, keep your jewellery simple. A beautiful pair of earrings and a bracelet will often suffice.
Is your dress understated? If so, you can wear a necklace. There are a range of options to choose between, depending on your preferred style. Take, for example, a simple pendant necklace, or conversely, a statement necklace. Are you looking for something truly unique? Why not mix and match different necklaces.
Is your dress understated? If so, you can wear a necklace. There are a range of options to choose between, depending on your preferred style. Take, for example, a simple pendant necklace, or conversely, a statement necklace. Are you looking for something truly unique? Why not mix and match different necklaces.
V-neckline
With a deep V neckline you want to draw attention to it, of course. You can do so by wearing a necklace. Are you aiming for a super glamorous look? If so, opt for a long, statement necklace.
Would you like to draw more attention to your cleavage rather than your necklace? If so, opt for a simple, gold necklace, with a small pendant.
Another possibility, of course, is to draw no attention to your V neckline at all. In this case, a stunning bracelet and a pair of elegant earrings is the way to go.
Would you like to draw more attention to your cleavage rather than your necklace? If so, opt for a simple, gold necklace, with a small pendant.
Another possibility, of course, is to draw no attention to your V neckline at all. In this case, a stunning bracelet and a pair of elegant earrings is the way to go.
Boat neckline
This neckline is becoming an increasingly popular wedding dress choice. It accentuates your neck and shoulders, following the contours of your collarbone.
Jewellery in combination with a boat neckline should be understated. We advise against a necklace. That would be too much. A stunning pair of medium-length earrings and a matching bracelet will complete your outfit fabulously.
Jewellery in combination with a boat neckline should be understated. We advise against a necklace. That would be too much. A stunning pair of medium-length earrings and a matching bracelet will complete your outfit fabulously.
High neckline
A high neckline is a popular choice for wedding dresses. If your dress has a low-cut, open back, the neckline will certainly be higher to balance the whole look.
With this style of dress we do not advise wearing a necklace, but you can add extra sparkle with a tiara or diamond clips in your hair. Similarly, medium-length earrings or a delicate bracelet will look stunning with this style of dress.
With this style of dress we do not advise wearing a necklace, but you can add extra sparkle with a tiara or diamond clips in your hair. Similarly, medium-length earrings or a delicate bracelet will look stunning with this style of dress.
Heart-shaped neckline
The world is your oyster if you've chosen a heart-shaped neckline or a strapless dress. The most popular combination is a striking necklace and diamond stud earrings.
You could choose medium-length pendants, but do make sure they are in balance with your necklace.
You could choose medium-length pendants, but do make sure they are in balance with your necklace.
Consider the precious metal colour of bridal jewellery
If you want your wedding jewellery to tell its own story, discover our tailor-made service. Consider engraving an item or setting your birthstone into the pieces. Also, choose your precious metal in line with your skin tone:
- Warm Skin Tone: Opt for yellow gold or red gold.
- Cool Skin Tone: White gold and platinum are the way forward.
Consider your hair look on the wedding day
When choosing your bridal jewellery, bear your hairstyle in mind:
- Long hair or half-up hairdo: bigger earrings are ideal so they don't get lost in your hair. Striking earrings will look fantastic.
- Short hair or updo:diamond stud earrings or medium-length earrings are recommended to maintain facial balance. A tiara or short necklace, such as a pendant or choker, will add elegance.
Something old, something new
To finish off your outfit, a great idea is to combine something old with something new. The saying goes: ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’. Have you inherited jewellery from your mother or grandmother? If so, it would be very symbolic to wear it on your wedding day. Combine your 'old' jewellery with something new, for a vintage look. Or, you can incorporate a sapphire into your wedding earrings, for that something blue.
Your ‘something old’ doesn’t necessarily need to be inherited jewellery, it could also be a veil, bolero or stole to keep you warm. Whatever it is, it will make your wedding even more special.
Your ‘something old’ doesn’t necessarily need to be inherited jewellery, it could also be a veil, bolero or stole to keep you warm. Whatever it is, it will make your wedding even more special.
The perfect bridal jewellery in the UK at BAUNAT
Choosing the perfect bridal jewellery in the UK is essential to complete your wedding look. By considering your wedding dress style, colour, neckline, and your hairstyle, you can select pieces that enhance your natural beauty and make you feel truly special.
At BAUNAT, we offer an exquisite collection of certified quality bridal jewellery at competitive prices. Our Antwerp-based specialists craft top-quality pieces, backed by a 20-year product guarantee. From the moment of purchase, you can track your jewellery piece throughout the process, and enjoy free returns within 30 days.
At BAUNAT, we offer an exquisite collection of certified quality bridal jewellery at competitive prices. Our Antwerp-based specialists craft top-quality pieces, backed by a 20-year product guarantee. From the moment of purchase, you can track your jewellery piece throughout the process, and enjoy free returns within 30 days.
Kim Wouters
- BAUNAT Antwerp
Kim, BAUNAT-certified is quite the Jill of all trades. After being submerged into all aspects of the brand, and being responsible for customer success, order & sales, office management, product management, she has become an expert in everything diamond and jewellery related. Apart from this product expertise, Kim’s master’s degree in communications makes her an excellent Diamond Jewellery Advisor to help you discover your personal taste and make sure all your expectations are exceeded.
Kim, BAUNAT-certified is quite the Jill of all trades. After being submerged into all aspects of the brand, and being responsible for customer success, order & sales, office management, product management, she has become an expert in everything diamond and jewellery related. Apart from this product expertise, Kim’s master’s degree in communications makes her an excellent Diamond Jewellery Advisor to help you discover your personal taste and make sure all your expectations are exceeded.
