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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Taking the time and effort to choose just the right pieces of jewelry for your bridal party is not only the perfect way to show your true appreciation for sharing in your most important day, but it will also give your attendants a rather special memento to treasure and remember always.

The very first thing you'll want to consider in your quest for finding beautiful jewelry for your bridal party is whether or not the pieces will be given solely as a token of your appreciation, or if you expect the attendants to wear their gifts for the ceremony. If you'll want all of the pieces worn during the wedding and reception, then you'll want to ensure they'll match or complement the overall theme or formality of the event as well as the dresses you've chosen.

As the bride, you'll also have to decide if you want each of the attendants pieces to match exactly, or if you'd rather coordinating pieces but each with subtle differences that make them uniquely their own.

A perfect example of unique but matching jewelry for the bridal party would be crystal necklaces in different but complementary colors, or necklaces of all the same crystal but in a different design, or pearls of varying sizes and designs. Cultured pearls will always be a timeless choice for wedding jewelry that exude a sense of classiness as well as romance.

Another good choice for your bridal attendant's jewelry is white or clear cubic zirconium (CZ) as it offers all of the sparkle and glamour of diamonds, but without the hefty price tag to match. And, gold and sterling silver will both always work well with any colors, style, or theme of wedding.

If your wedding colors are burgundy or red, you may want to consider choosing gems such as garnets or rubies or reddish Swarovski crystals, or if peach and beige are dominant in your color scheme, choose opals, clear crystals, or any gem with a neutral, understated hue.

Yet another option to consider when choosing your bridal party jewelry is to select pieces that everyone will be able to wear again for other occasions, unless they're intended to be held onto as keepsakes after the wedding, of course.

Necklaces are always a good choice for bridal party jewelry as the varying lengths available will fit everyone and regardless of hair length or styles, the necklace will be easy to see during the wedding, but do keep in mind the neckline of the gowns you and your bridesmaids will be wearing.

When choosing earrings be sure to find out in advance who has pierced ears and who will need the clip-on style. Also, when buying bracelets for your attendants, you'll want to be sure you know what size to select for each person.

In essence, the jewelry you choose for your bridal party should match your own sense of style as well as the formality of the ceremony, and also complement the attendant's attire.




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by: My Wedding Jewelry

Sunday, March 15, 2009
my are one of the oldest and most universal gems. They are the only gem to be formed by a living animal. The oldest pearls on record today are over 2000 years old. They are often worn as a declaration of wealth and power or to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to the wearer. They were worn as early as 3500 B.C. and reached the peak of their popularity during the Roman times.

Pearls have long been a symbol of purity, chastity, and feminine charm. This has always made them a favorite among brides. Pearls contain a certain warmth and glow that just cannot be duplicated in other gems. It is the birthstone of June, which just happens to be one of the most common months for weddings. The pearl is also the anniversary gem for the third and thirtieth wedding anniversaries. Pearls have come to symbolize a happy marriage.

If you desire to be a classic, elegant bride, then maybe pearl wedding jewelry is right for you. It will still be in style long after your wedding is over, because pearls are truly timeless. We certainly do offer the traditional pearl necklaces and earrings. However, for the nontraditional bride we also feature a number of unique pearl selections as well.

There are several pieces that feature a variety of stones and colors and simply use pearls as an accent. We feature a pearl choker that uses crystal accents, as well as a “Y” jewelry set to enhance the cut of certain gowns. Teardrop pearls can be a nice variation of traditional pearl jewelry sets. We have several bridal sets that employ teardrop pearls. There is also an exceptional piece that is several pearl necklaces twisted together into a chunky rope. You still get the classic timelessness of pearls, but with a modern edge. Colored pearls also make for a nice change of pace as well.

Some other pearl selections that we have to offer are pearls set on a scalloped edged necklace, necklaces using several different sizes of pearls, or a single large pearl pendant. Nearly all of our bridal sets include a necklace and earrings, and often even a bracelet. Our jewelry is affordable, yet very high quality. You will not be disappointed on the happiest day of your life, and you will probably find yourself wearing them again and again on special occasions in the future.




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by: My Wedding Jewelry

Saturday, March 7, 2009
For most women, getting married is one of the most memorable events of our lives. A wedding is often the beginning of a woman's life long dream of spending eternity with a soul mate. Of course, every woman wants her wedding to be exquisite. Perfect clothes, make-up just so, and of course, perfect jewelry!

While we would all love to don expensive diamonds or pearls, we are limited by our finances. But, this doesn't mean that we have to settle for something gaudy or unattractive. Nowadays, bridal costume jewelry is both beautiful and affordable for a bride and her wedding party.

Costume jewelry is also referred to as fashion jewelry, and increasing numbers of brides are deciding to go with bridal costume jewelry instead of spending lavishly on diamonds, precious metals, and gemstones. Here are some of the wonderful advantages that bridal costume jewelry has over traditional fine jewelry:

1. Modern and fashionable: Brides want to keep up with changing fashion trends. By choosing bridal costume jewelry you're keeping on top of the latest fashion trends of the season. Traditional bridal jewelry can sometimes look stuffy, since it's been around for ages and has already been seen many times over. But bridal costume jewelry can add modern elegance and inspire the interest of your wedding guests.

2. Affordable: Costume bridal jewelry may look like it costs a million bucks, but it's actually very reasonably priced. Even if it eventually becomes a bit outdated, it won't hurt so much to put it away in your jewelry box since you're not spending a fortune on it. Think about how much money you'd be throwing away if you buy expensive diamonds and pearls, only to lock them away when fashion trends change?

3. Looks expensive: While a huge diamond is quite the status symbol, who among us can afford one? Bridal costume jewelry can let you wear a rock size diamond that actually looks authentic! Nowadays, bridal costume jewelry so closely mimics real gemstones and precious metals that it's tough to differentiate between real and fake. You get to look like you're wearing real stones, without spending your real money!

4. Security: People all over the place are out to make a buck, and expensive jewelry is an easy target for thieves. Fortunately, if your costume wedding jewelry someday gets stolen or lost, you won't lose a ton of money like you would with the real thing.

5. Coordination: With costume wedding jewelry available in a wide variety of styles and colors, you can always find something that perfectly coordinates with your dress and your bridal party dresses.

6. Wearability: You can wear you costume bridal jewelry after the wedding too. It's fashionable and trendy, and you never know when the piece you choose may complement that perfect outfit.

Costume bridal jewelry comes in a variety of different styles and designs. Isn't it wonderful that you can look like a million bucks, without breaking the bank? At prices of $30 or less, you can purchase beautiful jewelry including faux pearl wedding sets, crystal wedding sets, and rhinestone wedding sets that are sure to satisfy your need for wedding fab!



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