Bridal jewellery may be a small detail in the grand scheme of your very big wedding, but it remains an important consideration for every bride-to-be. Your bridal jewellery is the finishing touch that has the power to enhance your wider wedding ensemble, reflect your personal style to a tee, and add more symbolism than you can shake a stick at to your special day.

Even on a modest budget, keeping your jewellery choices thoughtful and complementary can elevate the elegance. The right pieces can even create lasting memories, especially if they become heirlooms that can be shared with your wider or future family for generations to come.

It’s time to think of your bridal jewellery as not just an accessory, but a celebration of you, your special day, all the love that got you there, and the many adventures yet to come. Pick the perfect jewellery piece to finish your bridal ensemble by checking out our top tips below…

Forget the trends!

That’s right, you don’t need to think about staying on trend to accessorise your wedding look. Instead, stay true to you and your personal style, and you really can’t go wrong!

Your choices - from your dress to your jewellery - should bring you comfort and confidence. When selecting bridal jewellery, seek out pieces that you love and are familiar with. It’s a great baseline for picking pieces that you’re comfortable wearing, before taking the style up a notch to add elegance and luxury with more formal designs.

Remember, balance is key, so don’t overdo it in the necklace department if you’re going big and bold with your earrings, and vice versa.

Consider its surroundings

Your bridal jewellery should complement everything your wedding look is all about. When shopping for your signature pieces, there’s a lot to consider, including the silhouette of your wedding gown, its neckline, and even your desired hairstyle. The sweetheart neckline is popular amongst modern day brides; here stylist Emma Sinclair shares her advice for finding a necklace style that suits with Growing Jewelry:

“A sweetheart neckline beautifully frames the collarbone and enhances the décolletage, making it ideal for a delicate pendant necklace. Opt for a piece that features a subtle drop, as it will draw attention to the neckline without overwhelming it.”

Brides with high neck dresses should skip the necklaces and focus on finding statement earrings. For scoop or on-trend square neck wedding dresses, shorter, structured necklaces work best, especially when teamed with coordinating earrings.

When it comes to bridal hair, updos showcase statement earrings beautifully, while looser styles are a great option for accommodating simpler jewellery pieces.

Go beyond diamonds

Diamonds may be the go-to for bridal and wedding jewellery traditionally, but there is so much more to explore when it comes to the dazzling gemstones that add extra finesse to your big day look. From gemstones with romantic meanings (like garnet and lapis lazuli) to classic pearls and emeralds to your something blue (think sapphire, aquamarine and topaz), gems come in all hues, cuts and styles, and they’re real joys to rock on your wedding day.

If you are looking to stick with tradition, swap natural diamonds for lab grown. Lab grown diamonds are chemically, physically and visually identical to their mined counterparts. The only difference is they’re better for the planet and its people. Find out more about the ethical clarity going lab grown brings for further details.

Pick the perfect setting

It’s not just your choice of stone that matters, the setting requires your attention too. When picking the perfect precious metal, think about your skin tone and the colour of your wedding gown – it’ll offer all the guidance you need.

Complement the coolness of a bright white wedding dress with platinum, white gold and silver jewellery, or add extra warmth and richness to ivory or champagne tones with gold or rose gold pieces. The same rule applies with your skin tone; choose platinum, white gold or silver if you have a cooler undertone, or yellow or rose gold for a warmer tone.

Ready to put these tips to the test? Discover endless wedding and bridal jewellery inspiration right here at Dainty London.