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