| 'Something old, something new, something | | | | |
| borrowed, something blue.' This is a saying | | | | At first thought, 'something borrowed' |
| that many brides take to heart when | | | | doesn't seem applicable to bridal jewelry. |
| considering their wedding trousseau. From | | | | After all, a bride would most probably want |
| wedding gowns, accessories and motifs, brides | | | | to wear her own jewels and not have to borrow |
| from all walks of life throughout the years | | | | and then return them. But for women who want |
| have tried their best to stick to this | | | | to add to the accessories that they will be |
| formula. It's interesting to note that bridal | | | | wearing on their wedding day without having |
| jewelry can follow this adage, too. | | | | to spend thousands of dollars more to buy new |
| | | | ones, renting jewelry offers a practical |
| 'Something old' could most often be a piece | | | | solution. Many establishments rent out |
| of bridal jewelry that is a family heirloom. | | | | antique or estate bridal jewelry, including |
| Sometimes the groom would give to his bride a | | | | necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, and only |
| ring or another piece of jewelry that had | | | | the rental fee plus a refundable deposit need |
| once been owned by his mother, grandmother, | | | | to be paid. |
| or past brides in his family. Maybe the bride | | | | |
| would wear her own mother's antique jewelry | | | | Finally, for that 'something blue' in a |
| or some other gem that has been handed down | | | | bridal jewelry ensemble, there are several |
| to brides in the family from generation to | | | | gemstones that fit the bill. Depending on the |
| generation. One thing is certain, wearing | | | | shade of blue that she wants, a bride can opt |
| such bridal jewelry would reinforce a sense | | | | for a necklace, bracelet, or earrings that |
| of family, tradition and continuity in a | | | | are accented with sapphires, aquamarines or |
| wedding ceremony. | | | | blue pearls. Hair ornaments or tiaras with |
| | | | other blue-tinted stones such as agate and |
| 'Something new' hardly needs any explanation. | | | | topaz are also beautiful accessories for the |
| Thousands upon thousands of bridal jewelry | | | | bride. |
| stores, both the Internet e-commerce sites | | | | |
| and bricks-and-mortar stores, offer a | | | | The bride is the belle of the ball on her |
| dazzling array of accessories to make the | | | | wedding day and it is important for her to |
| bride shine on her wedding day. The would-be | | | | look her best on that special occasion. |
| bride can choose from among various jewelry | | | | Bridal jewelry, chosen tastefully and worn |
| pieces one or several items that she would | | | | properly, will complement her wedding dress |
| wear at the ceremony and which she could | | | | and make her look as radiant and as beautiful |
| treasure and keep as a memento of that most | | | | as any bride should be. |
| special day. | | | | |