- Wait to shop for your jewelry until after you've purchased your wedding dress, veil, and headpiece.
- Less is more: If you're wearing a headpiece, skip the necklace.
- Wear a top with the same neckline as your wedding dress while trying on necklaces—you'll get a better sense of the overall look of the piece.
- If you're wearing a simple wedding dress, go for jewelry that's a touch over-the-top (but not gaudy) for a bit of flash.
- Wear a sapphire bracelet with matching earrings as your traditional "something blue."
- Thank each bridesmaid with a piece of custom-made jewelry that reflects her individual style.
- Wear a piece of jewelry that your dad gave to your mom on a special occasion for a sweet, personalized touch.
- Personalize your engagement ring by inscribing your wedding date or initials directly onto the perimeter of your diamond.
- Keep your jewelry simple if your wedding dress is ornate and heavily beaded. If your neckline is elaborate, forgo a necklace in favor of a lovely pair of earrings.
- Choose matching gems: Don't wrap a strand of pink pearls around your wrist if you're wearing chunky rhinestones around your neck.
- Skip the watch. Wear a beautiful sterling-silver bracelet instead.
- Borrow the earrings that your grandmother wore on her wedding day as your traditional "something old."
Jewelry: 12 Smart Ideas
How to pick the right pieces for your wedding dress
Cleo Sullivan
