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