Wedding jewelry - need help/guidance.. opinions?

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#31
chaz said:
Very wise words indeed!!!:tup::heart:
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Chaz, you know jewellery inside out...what do you suggest here? And I must add that spending $1000 on jewellery is tricky. It is a lot of money in the real world, but you can still get next to nothing in jewellery if you are buying certain things. On the other hand, you can get some really practical and beautiful pieces too if you know what to choose.

Im thinking the dress looks very fairy princess, or ballerina style. I would keep the jewellery whymsical, delicate, and feminine. The photos are not going to discriminate between real and costume jewellery, as long as the look is there. Im even certain a wrist corsage would look so devine here. eg white flower on a silver strap. (I got to wear one lately, its very sensual and sooo feminine!)

So Chaz, what is your valued opinion here?:graucho:
 
#32
Ok,thank you Sharon!!! Erm,is a little tricky this one,I went back re-read the post and looked at the pics again(any excuse,they're gorgeous!!) I wore a dress that had very fine straps and understand completely about not wanting to take away from the neckline,I did'nt with mine.I think it would be 'over-egging the mixture' if you did,as you have such a lovely graceful neck line and delicate collarbones its really not necessary to 'dress' that area. I think your good genes do that all by themselves!
The only thing I wore on my wedding day was a pair of diamond studs,my wedding ring and after the ceremony,my engagement ring went back on,that was it. May be a bit of a cliche,but how about a small pair of diamond studs ,one to represent your Mum and the other your Grandmother,after the day you can wear them all the time and keep them with you for always,so its not just your wedding day but other things you can have them there for. When you have kids and get them christened,when they get married,and one day you can pass them onto your daughter.That way they would become a really meaningful family heirloom. (wow,I really am tearing up now!)
 
#34
elizat said:
I like the idea of studs also, but I believe you said budget was 1500 (1K and 500 bond?). 2 carat studs are going to be really pricey and quite large... Here's a pair from Blue Nile that are not "top of the line" stones, but still great, IMO- at an I/SI2- they are $7600.

http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=6990&nav1=earring_channel.asp

1 carat studs are 2,100. If you want diamond studs, it may serve you well to really do some thinking about size and what you want overall for jewelry.
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I don't know if you misunderstood or if I explained it poorly. The diamond studs I'd be borrowing from my MOH. They were a gift from her husband on her wedding night, and they're 1.5 carat.
 
#35
Hmmm.... so you guys think I should nix the bracelet idea (I was thinking about this...) AND the borrowing of my MOH's diamond studs and buying my own pair of diamond studs?

Oh man oh man... I hate all these decisions :sad:
 
#37
LivinLuxuriously said:
I don't know if you misunderstood or if I explained it poorly. The diamond studs I'd be borrowing from my MOH. They were a gift from her husband on her wedding night, and they're 1.5 carat.
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I would use the money to buy your own,that way you don't have to give back what is part of your wedding day,and then you would start building your own history with them to pass onto your kids.I know they probably would be much smaller,but bigger in sentiment. How does that sound? Or are the other pair going to be your something borrowed? If thats the case you probably would'nt want to hurt moh feelings by turning them down,or would she understand? xxxxxxxxx

Could you not borrow a slender pearl bracelet for your something borrowed?? And go ahead and get your own diamond studs?
 
#39
with your hair up, dangling earings would look gorgeous, iridesse.com was created by tiffany's and they're afforadable, they have a wide variety of quality with pearls and diamond mixes so if you want to use diamond earings, use a diamond bracelet with pearls. you can't go wrong with pearls darling ;) u look gorgeous btw!

edit: they have more stuff in the store, i just saw the website and it doesn't even compare what they have at the store. u can try garden state plaza, i think its closest to you
 
#40
chaz said:
I would use the money to buy your own,that way you don't have to give back what is part of your wedding day,and then you would start building your own history with them to pass onto your kids.I know they probably would be much smaller,but bigger in sentiment. How does that sound? Or are the other pair going to be your something borrowed? If thats the case you probably would'nt want to hurt moh feelings by turning them down,or would she understand? xxxxxxxxx

Could you not borrow a slender pearl bracelet for your something borrowed?? And go ahead and get your own diamond studs?
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Yes - they're supposed to be my something borrowed... my something new would be what I bought with my grandmother's bond. We're still in debate over the something old and something blue... BUT... if I buy one of those pretty pearl bracelets suggested earlier in this thread... they DO come in a pretty blue box... can that count as my something blue, perhaps?

I like this one for simplicity:
http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/Item.aspx?sku=14788824&mcat=&cid=288158&search_params=s+5-p+14-c+288158-r+101287458-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t

But I've heard diamonds and pearls clash... or am I making this up? Or is this just in terms of the neck-up? Could I do diamond studs for my ears and a simply-stated pearl bracelet and be done with jewelry?
 
#42
Yes,I think the bracelet is lovely!! You could see if you can find a tiny blue charm or bead to put on it for the day,I'm sure that Tiffs could find something that would clasp on,or ask Casto Creations for an idea on that one.
As for clashing diamonds and pearls,its quite common to find the two together,diamond clasps on pearl strands or pearl studs with diamond accents.I have heard that too,but I think its if you have very flamboyant peices that are mainly one or the other and then try and make them work together. I think if you keep them both understated as you are all ready thinking you won't go wrong. Its really all about you,your jewellery is there to just enhance you a bit and not steal the show!!
 
#43
simpleplan said:
I searched for a bit and tried to stay within your budget, I think this is lovely..

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite..._params=s+5-p+4-c+287458-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+
If you're willing to go past it, this is gorgeous too.
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...params=s+5-p+34-c+287458-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

Sorry, couldn't be creative enough..but I think any pearl/diamond combination would complement your dress quite eloquently..you look stunning btw, don't worry, whatever you choose, everyone wil just pass out at the sight of you! COngrats!!!!:p:p
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I love the idea of pearls on your wedding day, esp. since you said your grandmother was such a classy lady - pearls would be lovely from her. I really like the first one simpleplan posted, and then you cound have a bit leftover to get a necklace from her as well, just like you envisioned. Not necessarily to wear on your wedding day, but something simple to wear everyday to remind you of her. Maybe this

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...-p+3-c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+cushion&search=1

or this

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...-p+4-c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+cushion&search=1

so you can wear them together or seperately. So simple and beautiful!

I also love the bracelet you mentioned

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+figure+eight&search=1

with this necklace

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+figure+eight&search=1

And no, I don't think simple diamong studs will clash with pearls at all.

Good luck deciding - you are a beautiful bride!
 
#44
i think the diamond and pearls together thing is a personal preference.
on my wedding day i wore pearl stud earings that have a diamond halo and a ring to match.
i do like chaz's diamond earing suggestion---i wear mine everyday!
and that pearl Tiffany bracelet is so delicate and pretty! they would go great together.
 
#45
Beautiful dress! I think you should stick to borrowing the earrings. That sounds very sweet and sentimental, plus you're covering your something "borrowed". If you want to do a bracelet, why not a pretty swarovski crystal bracelet. I've seen gorgeous ones in the department stores. You're going to look stunning! Oh PS, if you are still looking for your something blue, the garters for your leg usually have blue trim for that purpose.
 
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