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Perfect Jewelry Accessories for You and Your Bridesmaids
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Apr 12, 2006, 22:50
(ARA) – On your wedding day, you want your accessories to be as special as your dress. And like your dress, your jewelry will reflect your fashion sense. But certain jewelry just seems like a natural choice for weddings.
Pearls are a traditional bridal choice, and today’s brides have more options than ever. “Pearls come in a variety of colors and styles,” notes Natalie Parman, vice president of merchandising at Jewelry Television. “They’re a perfect choice for both brides and bridesmaids.”
Pearls are classified according to their origin and their shape. Because of the wide variety of pearls available, you can choose a look and a price that is right for you.
“Cultured akoya pearls are the quintessential ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ strand in a creamy white color,” says Parman. You can choose lengths from short, chocker styles to long strands. “Multiple strands or chocker styles are hot wedding trends,” she says. Because they are affordable, cultured akoya pearls also make great bridesmaids gifts. When choosing a strand of pearls, look for 5- to 7-millimeter pearls that are individually knotted between each pearl instead of just strung one after the other -- that’s a sign of quality.
Freshwater button pearls also make great bridesmaids accessories. They’re inexpensive, and they are usually dyed, so they’re available in colors ranging from cream and gray to pink and peach. They are called button pearls because they are shaped a bit flat. A look at the button pearl necklaces from Jewelry Television reveals something for everyone, from a traditional single pearl with a round diamond accent slide to the more modern drop style cluster of button pearls connected by a sterling silver chain and hung from a leather cord.
Wear Tahitian pearls to your rehearsal dinner, or pack them as part of your honeymoon wardrobe. “Most people think of Tahitians as black, but they also come in other colors, from light silver to shades of green, blue, and pink.” explains Parman. For example, Jewelry Television features a gorgeous drop style necklace with two white freshwater pearls and two Tahitian pearls in varying shades of gray with diamonds set between the pearls.
If you’re looking beyond pearls for your wedding accessories, another timeless piece of jewelry that is currently back in vogue is the cameo. “Cameos are making a big comeback, and they have a wonderfully romantic history, making them very appropriate for weddings,” says Parman.
All of the cameos offered by Jewelry Television are hand carved from sea shells in Italy, making each one unique. Italian carvers began using shell for their cameos in the early 1800s and by the Victorian Era, shell had become appreciated as a medium that was easily carved. A shell cameo has a translucent quality when held up to the light.
These delicate works of art feature the classic women’s portrait in settings ranging from a simple gold frame to a very feminine filigreed yellow gold frame.
Whatever your jewelry wish for your wedding day, visit www.jewelrytelevision.com to see all the pearl and cameo pieces available. Courtesy of ARA Content
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