One of the most important parts of planning your wedding is, of course, finding the perfect dress. But choosing the right bridal jewellery to complement it is just as important in creating a beautifully considered, elegant look.
In this guide, we walk you through everything to consider, helping you find jewellery that feels entirely your own on your wedding day.
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Choosing Jewellery to Complement Your Dress Colour
While many wedding dresses are described as white, they often come in a variety of shades, from soft ivory and champagne to bright white. The metal you choose can enhance these tones beautifully.
Ivory
If your dress is ivory, yellow gold jewellery works wonderfully to highlight its warm, creamy tones and create a soft, radiant finish.
White
A bright white gown pairs effortlessly with platinum or white gold, enhancing its crisp, luminous appearance.
Blush
For soft blush or pink-toned dresses, rose gold offers a delicate, feminine complement that feels romantic and refined.
Champagne
Champagne dresses pair beautifully with yellow gold, echoing their gentle golden hues. Vintage-inspired jewellery styles can also elevate this look.
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Matching Jewellery to Your Neckline
Knowing what looks best with your wedding dress’s neckline will help you create the perfect bridal look.
High
If your wedding dress has a high neckline, wearing a necklace can look too busy. This also applies if your gown is off-one-shoulder, asymmetric, or a halter neck. Instead of a necklace, why not opt for a pair of dazzling diamond earrings, as well as an eye-catching bracelet.
Strapless
If your beautiful wedding gown is strapless, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase a luxurious necklace. If you decide to go for a statement necklace, it’s important to keep the rest of your jewellery simple; a pair of delicate studs and a bracelet will complete this look wonderfully.
Bateau
A bateau neckline is an elegant style, designed to show off your collarbone. This is the perfect opportunity to wear a collar of choker style necklaces, either as a stand-alone strand or double for a stunning layered look. Choosing a matching pair of stud of drop earrings and a statement ring would complete this glamorous bridal look.
Plunge
If your wedding dress boasts an elegant plunging neckline, a long pendant that will delicately dip into the v of your chest is the perfect accessory. Depending on the depth of the plunge, there are various necklaces lengths to choose from. A 20-inch chain generally will fall on your collarbone, though it’s good to choose the length accordingly with your dress; use our necklace length guide to help you. A drop necklace will also look divine, and especially elegant as part of a vintage look.
If you’re unsure or would like to keep your jewellery simple, you can’t go wrong with three key pieces; a solitaire necklace, diamond stud earrings, and a tennis bracelet for understated bridal elegance.
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Choosing Earrings for Your Hairstyle
Whether you’re planning an elegant updo, or flowing angelic waves, your hairstyle is a big part of your final look on your wedding day. Before deciding on jewellery, you should think about whether you’ll sport a veil, a sparkling tiara or a simple hair accessory. The metal of your hairpiece will need to match your jewellery choice.
Earrings also play a significant role in your final bridal look; not only do they frame your face and inject glamour, but they can be the perfect accompaniment to style wedding hair. If you’re opting for a more flamboyant hairstyle with dazzling accessories then keep your jewellery simple to show off your hair. If your hair is being left slightly undone then larger statement pieces will work perfectly. This rule also applies to your wedding dress, the simpler the dress, the more you can accessorise and vice versa.
Elegant Updo
A sleek updo pairs beautifully with drop or chandelier earrings, creating a refined and modern finish.
Soft Waves or Bohemian Styles
You may be dreaming of having perfectly styled undone bohemian beach waves for your big day. Statement jewellery with a touch of sparkle will add romance to this casual undone hairstyle, so consider some diamond drop earrings that will shimmer playfully between your luxurious curls. If you’re thinking of truly channelling your inner bohemian child with a delicate braid and a fresh flower crown, then a pair of beautiful yet understated diamond studs will exude sophistication.
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Choosing Jewellery for Your Skin Tone
Your jewellery can enhance your natural complexion, helping you achieve that sought-after bridal glow.
- Darker or olive skin tones are beautifully complemented by cooler metals such as platinum or white gold.
- Fairer skin tones often suit the warmth of yellow gold.
- Rose gold offers a soft, flattering option across all complexions.
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Coloured Gemstones
Gemstones carry beautiful symbolic meanings and when better to reap their charismatic benefits than on your special wedding day. Our Rosa Mer Collection boasts the perfect dazzling gemstone jewels that will make your journey down the aisle shine even brighter.
Morganite
Morganite is a stunning stone with feminine colours like soft pink, peach and fuchsia, that will not only complement your wedding day look, but perhaps even go with your wedding flowers. Its charming pink hues radiate harmony, romance and love, perfect as an everlasting jewellery piece and symbol of your wedding day.
Pink Sapphire
Pink sapphires come in various tones, including pale pink and vivid magenta. These pretty pink stones have long been favoured by brides, making them a popular choice in engagement rings. Though, that isn’t to say that they can’t be worn as a dazzling necklace or pair of earrings. These charming stones are thought to carry good fortune, intense love, while symbolising sincerity, loyalty and trust: the perfect ingredients for a successful marriage.
Aquamarine
An aquamarine is a perfect gemstone that can be used as your ‘something blue’. This dreamy blue gem is unique as it occurs less in nature, which means it’s highly sought after, making it an extra special piece that can be cherished forever. This stone is particularly perfect for a spring wedding, symbolising fidelity, youth, health and new friendships. It’s also a wonderful gift as a sign of affection and eternal love.
With our collection of aquamarine jewellery, you can adorn your ‘something blue’ as a statement ring, necklace, pair of earrings, or you may be lucky enough to have it as your engagement ring. There are many other beautiful gemstones that radiate positive energies and meanings. Find the perfect one for you in our gemstones and their meanings guide.
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Less Is More
When it comes to bridal jewellery, simplicity is often key. Statement pieces can be beautiful, but they should never distract from your dress.
If in doubt, opt for refined, understated pieces that add a subtle touch of sparkle and allow your overall look to feel balanced and timeless.
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Your jewellery should feel like an extension of your personal style. Whether you are drawn to classic diamonds, soft pearls or meaningful gemstones, there is no right or wrong choice, only what feels right for you.
At Browns Family Jewellers, our in-house experts are always here to guide you in finding the perfect pieces for your wedding day.
