Wedding Day Jewelry

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Selecting your wedding day jewelry is just as important as choosing which dress you’ll wear. Depending on the neckline of yourdress, you can choose a necklace (most brides prefer diamond or pearl), that complements your look. If the neckline is higher or already has some ornate detailing like beading or lace, you may want to focus on other jewelry pieces soyou don’t take away from the beauty of the dress. Adding a diamond bracelet or pair ofearrings is an easy way to compromise.

When it comes to choosing a Tennis Bracelet for your special day, tryvisiting Anjolee.com, the leading manufacturer of fine jewelry with the largestcollection of Diamond Tennis Braceletdesigns to complete your wedding day look. One of the major benefits of buyingfrom this online jeweler is that they allow you to take any jewelry design andcustomize it exactly as you wish! For brides on a budget, this is an easy wayto create your wedding day jewelry while staying within budget.

A variety of these lovely bracelet stylesare shown below. Imagine one of these sparkly items on your wrist in yellowgold, white or platinum, choice of diamond size and quality and anylength.  A bracelet like this can beconsidered an investment piece you’ll have for years to come – as it can be worntime and time again and will remind you of your wedding day!

For Classic Brides:

SB854 ‘Diamond Dreams Tennis Bracelet’ –shown in White Gold

For Vintage Brides:



SB904 ‘Vintage Style Leaf Diamond Bracelet’ – shown in White Gold



For Whimsical Brides:

SB893-A ‘Elliptical Link Diamond Bracelet’ – shown in Yellow Gold

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Ring! Ring!

The wedding ring is a symbol of love

 and commitment that lasts a lifetime!

So choose it well!

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That little band of precious metal has a big job to do. It seriously communicates to the world the wearer is married; as a piece of jewellery it has to be flattering and as the precious thing will hardly ever be removed, the ring has to be so comfortable you hardly notice it’s there.

Ring styles that are beautiful as ordinary jewellery may not suit a wedding ring. Very wide bands, for example, although striking and stylish can feel uncomfortable after a while and have to be removed to give the skin some air. These extreme styles may not be the best choice for ‘absolutely every day of your life’ wear.

Brittany Baldwin and Mitchell Clough married at the Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast. Their wedding featured in our The Bride's Gown digital magazine.Brittany’s ring is a 3.45 carat oval morganite stone set in claws of white diamonds and sapphires. A brilliant cut diamond is embedded in a scalloped band.



Couples may choose matching bands or the bride may choose a more flashy design to match her engagement ring or a diamond encrusted eye catcher, whichever, the main guiding factor should be the long term performance of the ring. Will you still love it when you’re 64? Hopefully this ring will be forever.

Fashions in jewellery come and go, one year gold, the next year silver, so matching a wedding ring to current fashion jewellery or a favourite watch is short term thinking. The wedding ring can stand alone.

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Wedding Ring Lowdown

Metals

The stamp displays the quality of the gold: 9k, 10k, 14k, 18k or 24k which is the purest and softest; 14k or 18k don’t scratch as easily. White gold is an alloy of gold and white metals, rhodium plating makes the white gold appear whiter. It is reasonably hard, but does wear away eventually, a jeweller can re-rhodium plate annually. Platinum is the most prestigious and expensive metal, almost twice the price of gold, platinum is the hardest and most durable of them all and hardly needs any maintenance other than a clean every so often.




Beautiful Tiffany Diamond Rings
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Timing

Allow enough time to order your rings, most are custom made and usually take around four to six weeks to complete. Order rings at least eight weeks prior to the wedding. If circumstances mean that rings are ordered at the last minute, ensure the manufacturer has loan rings, just in case the deadline is not met.

Sizing

It’s important that fingers are sized accurately by the jeweller. Take into consideration that fingers change, in warmer weather fingers will be slightly larger, weight loss or gain will affect finger size. The most common mistake is upsizing.

Making

Your jeweller should explain the methods of manufacture and the types of finishes and durability. Some finishes will last longer, choose a finish that will not easily wear off or show blemishes. Shop around, see what’s available so you are satisfied you have found the best.




Here are some beautiful images from Real Weddings we have featured previously in our magazines!

Unveiled: 200 Years of Wedding Fashion

From the Victoria and Albert Museum
 London

Presented at The Museum

of New Zealand,

 Te Papa Tongarewa

Te Papa is situated in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand

Romance

Glamour

Extravagance

Dita Von Teese on her wedding day, 2005. Dress by Vivienne Westwood, hat by Stephen Jones. Photograph by and courtesy of Odessy Barbu.

On Now until 22 April 2012
Admission charges apply

If you are in New Zealand or visiting New Zealand before 22nd April 2012 taking a visit to this exhibition is well worth the effort.

Experience the evocative world of weddings through this extraordinary collection of wedding attire from the 19th century to today. See outfits inspired by tradition, practicality, fashion, fantasy – and, of course, love.

Wedding dress and coat designed by John Bates for his Jean Varon label, London, 1966. Cotton gabardine trimmed with silvered PVC. Worn by Marit Allen for her marriage to Sandy Lieberson in London on 10 June 1966. ©Victoria and Albert Museum

Embroidered silk satin wedding dress by Norman Hartnell, London, 1933. Commissioned by Margaret Whigham for her marriage to Charles Sweeny on 21 February 1933. Given and worn by Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. ©Victoria and Albert Museum / V&A Images

Highlights include celebrity gowns by stellar international designers such as Norman Hartnell, Vivienne Westwood, and Christian Lacroix. Also on show are special commissions by New Zealand designers WORLD, Lindah Lepou, and Jane Yeh.

How is it that the traditional western European white wedding dress has become the garment of choice for brides in many countries and cultures? And what do wedding dress styles say about the social and economic conditions of their day? You'll learn some of the answers from this magnificent display.

Embroidered silk wedding dress by Christian Lacroix, Paris, Autumn/Winter 1992-93 Haute Couture. Given by Christian Lacroix. Photograph by Guy Marineau © 1992

Silk brocade shoes purchased from Peter Robinson, London, 1914. Worn by Phyllis Blaiberg for her marriage to Bertie Mayer Stone at the Bayswater Synagogue, London on 9 September 1914. Given by Mrs B. Rackow ©Victoria and Albert Museum / V&A Images

Francis Hooper, Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, and Benny Castles discuss their inspiration for the outfits that appear in Unveiled. Plus, we peek backstage as the dress is prepared for its debut at New Zealand Fashion Week. 

More pictures, videos of interviews with designers, recordings by the curator of the museum and much more is available on their website. Even if you can't make it to Wellington to see this exhibition it is definitely worth a visit to their website:

http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/WhatsOn/exhibitions/WeddingDress/Pages/default.aspx

What A Pearler

If jewellery is your thing and your keen to go a more understated gown and the wow with a gorgeous necklace then this little pearler could be what you're after. This shimmering Valentino pearl and Swarovski crystal necklace would catch many eyes and receive many oohh's and ahh's. That's the aim of a statement piece. Right? Available to buy online at www.net-a-porter.com for £275.







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A Symbol of Love

Sydney based designer Marta Niegowska had a budding urge to create, so she took on the age old form of moulding wax into shapes to form her unique unisex jewellery collections that make the label Bilingual. After exploring a range of concepts and ideas, it was the series of interlocking silver rings made by Marta for her partner to wear while he was away, that got people talking and the designer soon found herself taking orders for colleagues and friends. She soon launched Bilingual at the Powerhouse Museum Youngblood Design Markets during Sydney Design Week in 2005. Marta explores various ideas through her pieces that induce humour or provoke thought. More than just a beautiful adornment, wearers of Marta’s designs are drawn to her concepts as much as her craftsmanship and she designs to open people’s minds to imagine what jewellery can be. Each collection of locally handmade rings, earrings, bangles, neckpieces and wedding bands engage the wearer with the symbolic nature of her work. More than ever before gents wedding rings, like the ladies, symbolise love, committment and personal taste, they must be something loved and cherished. Afterall, it will be worn for a lifetime to come. All Bilingual silver jewellery is made from 100% recycled Australian silver. To view the Bilingual collection of men's and women's pieces visit www.bilingual.com.au.


Facet


Momento


Destiny

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Fields of Sunshine

I know we mere mortals in the southern hemisphere are celebrating the first day of winter today however jewellery designer Elva Fields is excited to announce today's launch her Summer 2011 Collection. "We're continuing Spring 2011's celebratory feel with bold, saturated hues that only the warmest summer sun can bring," says designer Emily Wheat Maynard. "Summer 2011 is all about letting the sun shine, highlighting happy, brilliant style with radiance and color." Handmade in her Kentucky studio, each piece incorporates vintage elements, creating truly unique and eco designs. You all know WSG has been a fan of Ms Fields for a long time. Keep an eye out for one of her creations in our winter issue, on sale Australia wide on the 15th June. Available to buy online at www.elvafields.com.







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Only Elva

You all know that here at WSG we're huge fans of the very talented jewellery designer Elva Fields. I thought I'd share with you some pieces from her amazing new Spring 2011 Elva Collection. Aren't they just so pretty?! But the question is... how do you choose? If you're after a special piece for your big day, something one-of-a-kind, then Emily could be just the girl you're looking for. All jewellery is hand-made by Emily and her team in her studio in Kentucky from antique treasures found in antique shops, local and far-flung markets and other unusal places. Be sure to visit her website at www.elvafields.com to learn more about her amazing work.




Party Favor necklace USD$398


Glimering Gala necklace USD$278


Darling Debutante necklace USD$192


Come On Over necklace USD$188

The Winner Is...

I was a the lucky one who made the phone call today to let the lovely Penny Johnston know she was the lucky winner in our fabulous Spring Kailis giveaway. For her prize Penny chose the Ethereal collection and plans the wear them on her wedding day next year. Congratulations to Penny and a big thank you to all of our readers who entered and to Kailis for the wonderful prize! We look forward to seeing a picture of Penny in her new jewellery after her big day!



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Last Chance!

Lovely readers don't forgert our Spring Kailis competition ends this Tuesday 30th November. This means you only have 5 DAYS LEFT to enter for your chance to win one of the four below prizes, valued at over $4,500! To enter simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au and tell us in 25 words or less what you are dreamning of. Don't forget to let us know which prize you'd like - Shimmer, Kailissima, Ethereal or Luminesse. Good luck! For terms & conditions visit www.styleguide.com.au.

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Treasure Chest

With Christmas and gift giving fast approaching it's wise to start giving helpful hints to those special people in your life. Afterall, we would all love something we have our little hearts set on. Right? This Smythson Magenta leather jewellery box would make a truly gorgeous gift. I couldn't think of a better or more pretty place to keep all my special bits and pieces. It features a removable drawer, multiple compartments and can be locked, meaning everything will be kept in safe and neat order. It's also available in cream leather, is priced at £490 and is available online at www.smythson.com or www.net-a-porter.com.

Posted by Emilie Harrison