SPONSORED LINKS
Find Your Perfect Pearl
Pearl necklaces are the most traditional and popular choices for wedding jewelry. The pearl has long been believed to reflect purity while bringing bliss to a wedding day. Pearls are lovely and timeless, and their vast variety of colors and style will appeal to many brides.
Pearl necklaces come in very standard lengths, and it would make sense to choose the best length based on your height and the style of your dress. The dog collar, for example, refers to several strands of pearls that stack right up against your neck. This would produce a highly dramatic effect with both a low cut and high cut dress line. The choker, positioned at the bottom of the throat, basically sits one step lower than the dog collar. If you are sensitive to high neck jewelry, this might be a more comfortable choice.
Princess pearls rest just about the heart, while matinee pearls will dangle below chest level. For an especially petit person, this length might be too long. Finally, the opera pearls will actually fall around the waist area. This lovely and dramatic length tends to look best on tall women.
The basic rule when selecting pearls is to let them enhance without overpowering your dress. If you have a lower neckline and a simple dress, consider adding a clip-on pendant to your strand of pearls. The pendant could be a chandelier type of decoration or a tear-drop gemstone (or costume piece).
How's Your Neck?
It's important to let your jewelry complement your dress, and so when collecting wedding necklace ideas consider your neckline. Y-drop necklaces look especially nice with V-necklines, strapless dresses and halter tops. Open back dresses work beautifully with the lariat necklace. This necklace will have a charm or long dangly piece that hangs down the back as well as the front. As you walk away, your guests will see the lovely jewelry displayed against the beautiful skin of your open back.
Square tops and sweetheart necks are especially pretty with simple chokers and rounded necklace lines. Of course, the actual style of your dress will also come into play here, right along with your personal preferences! However, it is often recommended that, if you have chosen an asymmetric dress (the one-shouldered look, for example), you might want to pass on the wedding jewelry necklace altogether. Consider special earrings and bracelets instead.
Let Your Crystal Sing
Crystal beads are another striking option when considering wedding necklace ideas. These sparkly necklaces look as if they were handpicked from a fairy tale. They can be made of fine Swarovski crystal or low-priced beads purchased at a local craft store! To view a large range of style options and ideas, just visit an online wedding jewelry supplier. You may see just the perfect piece, or get a great idea for making your own beaded embellishment.
Wedding necklaces add that touch of flare and beauty to complete your personal vision of wedding perfection. By keeping your neckline in mind, you're sure to find the perfect jewelry to complement your beautiful look.