| So your not one of those fabulous actresses or | | | | family and friends to borrow a piece of jewelry |
| models who has the luxury of the finest gems | | | | you adore. |
| and diamonds being loaned to them by the likes | | | | They'll be honored that you asked. It's also a |
| of Harry Wintson. No matter, you can add a little | | | | great way to cover the "something borrowed." |
| sparkle and look extra-ordinaire in your gown on | | | | Wearing jewelry that's close to your heart is |
| your wedding day. Here's some helpful tips on | | | | extra special because of emotional attachments. |
| how to shine on your most important day! | | | | Vintage jewelry is hot right now and can lend an |
| Faking It is Fine! It doesn't matter if you cannot | | | | added dimension to your bridal look. So if you |
| afford to adorn yourself in diamonds and pearls. | | | | have a favorite piece you'd like to borrow - ask. |
| The quality of Faux diamonds, gems, and pearls is | | | | If you spot a wonderful must have piece to buy, |
| amazing. | | | | don't hesitate - it's a hot statement this season! |
| Gone are the days were anyone could tell real | | | | Colorful jewelry is a great way to spice up your |
| from fake. Only your gemologist will know real | | | | wedding day ensemble. Rubies, emeralds, and |
| from fake. You can sparkle like a million dollar | | | | sapphires [real or fake] can add some punch to |
| babe and you won't break the bank. | | | | your wedding jewelry. |
| The best way to choose earrings is to try them | | | | This season, colored pearls are a very "hot" |
| with your gown. The best styled earring will | | | | fashion statement, available in a wide range of |
| depend on the neckline of your gown, the type of | | | | color from silver to bright pink. Just remember a |
| necklace you are wearing, and how you will be | | | | little color is very good, but don't go overboard |
| wearing your hair. You want your earrings to be | | | | and take away from your beautiful gown. |
| seen but you do not want them to be | | | | Dare to Be Bare. The options in jewelry can be |
| overpowering. | | | | overwhelming. How do you know which length |
| Drop earrings or short dangle earrings work well | | | | necklace looks best with your wedding dress? Is |
| and pearls or diamonds [real or fake] add | | | | your trendy four-strand pearl collar strung on |
| elegance and sparkle. If you're not wearing a | | | | wires a bit too trendy? |
| necklace you may want to wear more dramatic | | | | One way to go is to keep it simple. As for |
| earrings. If your dress is beaded and sparkly then | | | | necklaces, you might decide to skip them |
| you'll want to choose a more subtle earring so as | | | | altogether. This allows you to show off your |
| not to detract from your gown.. | | | | dress' stunning neckline whether it's strapless or |
| Diamonds are a girls best friend, Pearls are truly a | | | | high or in-between. |
| bride's best friend. Pearls never go out of style, | | | | And it allows you to show off your neck, which |
| but this season they aren't just in style, they are | | | | you might not want to show off in 30 years. You |
| "hot". | | | | can also completely forego bracelets. Especially if |
| Not only are they "hot" they are very versatile. | | | | you're going to wear gloves, a bracelet can look |
| Pearls have been worn by fashionable women for | | | | funny and get in the way. |
| ages. You can choose to spring for cultured pearl | | | | The norm is to not wear a watch unless it is |
| or purchase quality imitation pearls for a fraction | | | | elegant and delicate enough for wedding day |
| of the cost. | | | | attire. However, these day's even your watch can |
| When buying pearls you will need to choose a | | | | count as a piece of jewelry. |
| strand length that enhances the neckline of your | | | | There are some fabulous fashion watches |
| gown. The best size pearls to choose are in the 5 | | | | available, many look like a bracelet. So if you just |
| to 7 mm range. There are many length choices | | | | can't bear not wearing a watch, go shopping. |
| with pearls. | | | | The choices for your hair jewelry are endless. |
| A pearl collar is usually made of 3 or more | | | | Tiara's are very "hot" right now, however adding |
| strands and measures 12-13 inches. A pearl collar | | | | a necklace with the tiara might be a bit much. |
| will hug the middle of the neck so it works well | | | | Sparkling crystal and rhinestone clips or pins are a |
| with a v necks, plunged necks or off the shoulder | | | | nice touch to the brides hair adding a subtle |
| gowns. | | | | sparkle. |
| A choker measures 14-16 inches and is the most | | | | The most important thing to remember is to |
| versatile length to own. It will work with any | | | | keep your gown the center of attention. What |
| gown neckline. The 17-19 inch | | | | ever jewelry choice you make, be they trendy, |
| Princess with either very high or very low | | | | traditional, or funky be certain they work well |
| necklines. There are longer lengths of pearls | | | | with your gown and compliment it not over |
| available however they are not very suitable for | | | | power it. |
| wedding gowns. | | | | Jewelry is an important accent on your wedding |
| If your lucky enough to have a fabulous piece of | | | | day, but make sure it doesn't become center |
| jewelry that's a family heirloom, your wedding can | | | | stage. |
| be the perfect time to wear it. Feel free to ask | | | | |