Something New: Wedding-Jewelry Trends

An article from the Wedding Channel

When most people think of wedding jewelry, visions of sparkling rings tend to dance through their heads. But while rings are certainly the most important aspect of wedding-day jewelry, a bride must also give consideration to the other pieces she'll be wearing. From gorgeous bands to beautiful bracelets, we've got the skinny on all the current jewelry trends.

Rings

What's old is new in engagement rings right now. Cushion- and Asscher-cut diamonds - all the rage in the 1920s - are currently gracing the hands of today's bride. The squarish, diamonds were created to reflect candlelight and draw the eye into the stone. Stunning alternatives to brilliant-cut gems, both cuts complement the pavé-set bands that are the hottest trend in settings. Featuring tapered holes that hold round gemstones to create a "paved" look, a pavé setting can also be designed to show off diamonds from three sides. Color decorates the season with two-toned bands dominating Novell Design Studio's bridal-jewelry line, and pink and yellow diamonds on display everywhere from your neighborhood jeweler to Harry Winston.

Bracelets

Thick cuffs of silver and gold sprinkled with gemstones are currently flashing on the runways of fashion. Tiny rhinestones or beads add an air of daintiness to chunky designs of semi-precious stones. The look is wide and antique, with brides walking down the aisle with family heirlooms on their wrists for an old-fashioned, sentimental air.

Earrings and Necklaces

The look in wedding jewelry now is bold, and the hottest trend in the spotlight is the chandelier earring. The dangling pieces of jewelry boast diamonds, pearls, or even glass beads, evoking a glamorous, Art-Deco look. Long, thin, shoulder-skimming lines are also showing up on brides, a sleek counterpart to the bold chandelier. Dramatic necklaces utilize the bigger-is-better theme as well, dripping gemstones and setting off demure necklines. Dramatic cascading pendants show-off two, three, or more linked-stones, and even classic chokers are emboldened with up to six strands of pearls.

The classic stand-bys of delicate pendants, classic diamond studs, and bare wrists are always in style, so don't despair if the bold look in wedding jewelry isn't your taste. But for the up-to-the-minute bride who wants to reflect the latest look, big is definitely beautiful.

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