Bridal jewellery should complete the bride, not compete with her, so it is chosen to highlight the dress and the face rather than overshadow them. The key is a few simple rules that make the choice easy even a few weeks before the wedding. Below we guide you through them calmly, so you can feel confident in every detail.
Where to start when matching jewellery to a wedding dress?
Matching jewellery starts with the neckline of the dress, because it decides whether a necklace is needed at all and which one. It is also worth considering your hairstyle, because hair pinned up reveals the ears and neck, while loose hair softens them. A good rule is to choose one clear element, for example the earrings, and keep the rest subtle. This keeps the whole look elegant and coherent rather than overloaded.
Which necklace for which dress neckline?
A necklace is matched to the line of the neckline, so it follows its shape or deliberately completes it. With a V-neckline a delicate pendant following the letter V looks lovely, while with a bateau neckline a shorter necklace or none works better. A dress with a high or lace neckline usually needs no necklace, and then the earrings take all the attention. With bare shoulders, for example a carmen dress, a delicate form closer to the neck adds lightness.
Which earrings to choose as a bride?
Earrings are matched above all to the hairstyle, because it decides how much of them is visible. With hair pinned up, drop earrings look beautiful, lengthening the neck and catching the light. With loose hair, studs or delicate hoops work better, as they do not get lost in the curls. If the dress is richly decorated, it is worth choosing a simpler form, and if it is minimalist, the earrings can be a stronger accent.
Gold or diamonds: how much sparkle for a wedding?
The amount of sparkle is best matched to the character of the dress and to how you feel best. Delicate gold suits a natural and classic style, while small diamonds add light in photographs without an effect of excess. If you dream of jewellery you will also wear after the wedding, choose a timeless form, for example diamond studs or a subtle pendant necklace. Such solid gold jewellery you will wear every day later, not only for a single day.
How to match the colour of gold to the dress and your skin?
The colour of gold is matched to the shade of the dress and to your skin, so everything works together. White gold pairs nicely with a cool white dress, while yellow or rose gold works better with a warm, ivory shade. Rose gold gently warms the skin and looks lovely in photographs, which is why brides often choose it. All three colours are made by us from solid gold, so the choice is a matter of style, not class of craftsmanship.
Is it worth pairing bridal jewellery with the wedding bands?
It is worth thinking of bridal jewellery and the wedding bands as a whole, because you will wear them together on the same day. It is good when the colour of gold of the bands, the engagement ring and the rest of the jewellery stays coherent, though a deliberate mix of shades can be beautiful too. On the bands we can engrave the wedding date or initials for free, which makes them even more personal. If you wish, we will help match the whole set so it tells a harmonious story.
How to plan bridal jewellery in advance?
Bridal jewellery is best planned a few weeks ahead, especially if you dream of something made to order. A bespoke order needs time for the design and handcrafting in the workshop, so it is worth starting the conversation early enough. If you choose from a collection, there is still time for any adjustment of length or size, which we include in the price. This way, on the wedding day everything sits perfectly and you do not have to think about a single detail.
Where to choose bridal jewellery at BELLER?
Bridal jewellery is best chosen calmly, with an advisor who will help pair it with the dress and hairstyle. We invite you to the atelier in Krakow at Szczepanska 9 and the atelier in Warsaw at Mokotowska 71, Monday to Saturday from 11 to 19. You can also browse the collections of gold necklaces and gold earrings beforehand, or write to us via the contact page, and we will prepare proposals. We will help choose jewellery that looks beautiful at the wedding and returns to everyday wear afterwards.