Wedding jewelry Added: 01/13/2006

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The wedding jewelry, along with the bride’s other accessories, should reflect the formality of the wedding celebration. A small, informal wedding calls for simple jewelry, while a large, formal wedding calls for more elaborate jewelry. Certain pieces of wedding jewelry are considered more traditional than others. You can wear precious stones wedding jewelry sets according to your horoscope, or to the stone’s particular characteristics (for example, emerald is considered to bring happiness into its owner’s family). While gold and platinum jewelry is the most common case, diamond stud earrings suggest elegance, along with classic pearl necklaces and bracelets. Pearl jewelry - a symbol of purity and innocence - is the most popular choice by brides.

The most prevalent types of pearls are cultured pearls, deep-sea pearls, and freshwater pearls. Cultured pearls are the most common variety of pearls, produced by modern technology, which inserts an irritant into the oyster to stimulate production. Deep-sea pearls are the naturally produced pearls. Freshwater pearls are found in rivers and lakes, characterized by an irregular shape and color with intense luster.

Wedding jewelry should fit your wedding gown, that is, your have to choose the right size and length of the pearl necklace.

The various lengths of pearl necklaces include the dog collar, choker, princess, matinee, and opera. A dog collar is made up of several strands of pearls stacked up on the neck. A necklace that rests at the base of the throat is termed a choker. A princess-length necklace rests above the breast-line. A matinee-length necklace rests below the breast-line. An opera length necklace falls around the waistline. A lavaliere is a pendant on a necklace.

A necklace decorates the neck. Your finger will be decorated forever (at least you hope so when getting married) with the wedding ring. Don’t forget about your wrist. Your A bracelet can be worn no matter what kind of sleeve your wedding gown has.

Bracelets can be worn with sleeveless, short-sleeve, and three-quarter sleeve gowns. It is possible to combine a bracelet with gloves as a dramatic accessory worn over tight-fitted gloves. A watch can be worn as an unusual antique or family heirloom, but most watches are not appropriate wedding jewelry for the bride.

You have beautified your hands and neck. Now it’s the turn of your ears. You are of course an attractive girl, and there is no need to adorn you with all those pieces of jewelry, but the wedding is such a pretty occasion to boast it. So, the earrings.

A button earring accentuates a round face. A dangle earring widens a narrow face. A squared earring adds interest to a long face.

It is for you to choose whether to wear jewelry or not. But do not overdo, little or nothing is better than too much. Or maybe you want the guests feast their eyes on your wedding jewelry set, rather than on yourself?

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