| Choosing the right jewelry for your | | | | If you have the budget and would love to give |
| bridesmaids may seem like something you can | | | | your bridesmaids a very special gift of |
| rush through, but as with every other detail | | | | jewelry, diamonds are considered appropriate. |
| of your wedding, it's important to take some | | | | Giving diamond bridesmaid jewelry can be a |
| time with this. The jewelry your bridesmaids | | | | great way of combining two wedding |
| wear is definitely not as high-profile as | | | | tasks-choosing gifts for your bridesmaids and |
| your diamond engagement ring. However, it's | | | | choosing the jewelry they'll wear at the |
| important to remember that every element of | | | | wedding. |
| your wedding should conform to the look and | | | | |
| theme you've chosen, and that includes your | | | | If you decide to go this route, choosing |
| bridesmaid jewelry. | | | | smaller diamonds is best, both to keep your |
| | | | expenses low and to ensure that as the bride, |
| Match Jewelry to the Neckline | | | | you are wearing the most elegant and |
| | | | eye-catching jewelry. Diamond stud earrings |
| When choosing bridesmaid jewelry, one of the | | | | are a better choice than diamond rings, for |
| most important concepts is selecting jewelry | | | | example, even if the ring contains only a |
| that is appropriate for the neckline of the | | | | small stone. Whichever pieces you decide on |
| dresses your bridesmaids will be wearing. For | | | | for your bridesmaids, do be sure to choose |
| example, only choker-style necklaces should | | | | conflict free diamonds that are mined under |
| be worn with a dress featuring a very high | | | | ethical and safe working conditions. |
| neckline, while a scoop neck or sweetheart | | | | |
| neckline will look great with almost any | | | | Choosing Styles and Colors |
| style of necklace. In general, the higher the | | | | |
| neckline, the shorter the necklaces you | | | | The colors you select for bridesmaid jewelry |
| choose should be. With a lower neckline, you | | | | will of course depend on the overall color |
| can typically choose necklaces of any length | | | | scheme you've chosen for your wedding, as |
| as long as they do not extend so far as to | | | | well as the specific colors of the bridesmaid |
| touch the fabric of the dress. If you've | | | | dresses. You have two basic choices here-you |
| chosen bridesmaid dresses with a halter-style | | | | can choose colors that match the bridesmaid |
| neckline, it's usually best to forgo | | | | dresses for a more harmonious effect, or you |
| necklaces completely, as there is no necklace | | | | can choose colors that complement them, to |
| style that will sit properly around the neck | | | | create accents of color that stand out more |
| when wearing a dress with this type of | | | | prominently. |
| neckline. | | | | |
| | | | In general, choosing delicate jewelry styles |
| Earrings, Bracelets and More | | | | that feature thin chains and small stones is |
| | | | the best option for most styles of wedding, |
| Earrings should be chosen with similar | | | | however there are exceptions. If your wedding |
| considerations in mind as when choosing | | | | is fairly informal, larger, more chunky |
| necklaces. Drop earrings are usually better | | | | pieces may be appropriate. Choosing jewelry |
| suited to lower necklines, for example, while | | | | that complements the location or theme of the |
| studs and smaller earrings will look best | | | | wedding can be a great option. If you've |
| with higher necklines. Bracelets can be worn | | | | decided on a beach wedding, for example, |
| with dresses of almost any style. The only | | | | jewelry that includes motifs of tiny shells, |
| exception is in the case of dresses with | | | | or jewelry using coral or pearl, is a |
| sleeves that extend past the elbow. In such | | | | wonderful way to complement this theme. |
| cases, bracelets may not suit the style of | | | | |
| the dresses. | | | | Do make sure to get some input from your |
| | | | bridesmaids as to the type of jewelry they'd |
| There are also some lovely options for hair | | | | like to wear, particularly if you plan to |
| accessories, which will look great with a | | | | make this jewelry their bridesmaid gifts. You |
| wide variety of hair styles, and with all | | | | may even decide to give different pieces to |
| colors. There are three main styles to choose | | | | each bridesmaid, depending on their |
| from-tiara-style headpieces, hair jewels on | | | | preferences. If you decide to do this, just |
| long pins that are best for longer hair, and | | | | be sure that every piece you choose includes |
| jewels with shorter corkscrew-style pins that | | | | the same basic styles and colors. This will |
| are ideal for short hairstyles. | | | | be particularly important if your bridesmaids |
| | | | will be wearing dresses of different styles, |
| Diamond Jewelry for Bridesmaids | | | | as you'll need to choose jewelry to |
| | | | complement the style of each dress. |