FOR THE BRIDE: Beautiful Adornment by Saskia Van Rijn

A fab necklace to add a special touch to your strapless dress. Gorgeous mother-of-pearl necklace that was made with love by Saskia Van Rijn.

SALE: Wedding Jewelry Sale @ Erin Gallagher

It's that time of year. Erin Gallagher is having a big sale. Get to shopping, Bridal Lovelies.

BEAUTIFUL ADORNMENT: Emma Stine Jewelry

Introducing Emma Stine Jewelry. You know that I preach and preach about how important the right accessories are to finish off the perfect wedding day look. You can never go wrong with an amazing piece of bridal jewelry. The pieces are made in limited edition quantities, with new styles being introduced on a weekly basis. That assures that not every bride in every corner of the Earth will be wearing one of these amazing necklaces. That is always good news for a modern bride.

Emma Stine offers two collections: Fashion Jewelry and Gemstone Jewelry. The Fashion Jewelry collection is comprised of contemporary affordable jewelry, using a variety of metals, beads and crystals. The Gemstone Jewelry features beautiful classic styles created with luxurious materials such as 14k gold vermeil, sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones. The Fashion Jewelry Collection is priced from $18 - $70, while the Gemstone Jewelry Collection retails for $69 - $129. So the price is definitely right for selecting the perfect piece of modern wedding jewelry. Emma Stine is offered exclusively at Emma Stine.

Beautiful Adornment: Bejewelled and Fabulous

Aren't these gorgeous. I love Bejewelled Bespoke. They made me an amazing necklace earlier this year. I love it and receive compliments on it all the time. So I am so not surprised about these fabulous earrings. You have to love 'em. Perfect when you don't need to wear a necklace with your dress.

Beautiful Adornment: Prismera Launches PD Couture

Beautiful adornment indeed! This jaw-dropping collection of necklaces employs fabrics such as variety of materials such as Japanese chiffon, pleated velvet, or heavy cotton twill, which designer Laura Su has manipulated to develop characteristics that are unique to each individual piece.

The designer named the collection "PD Couture" due to the handcrafted nature of each necklace. Each necklace is "carefully cut and layered, sewn, draped on a mannequin and secured. The result is a custom design that lays on the body as though it was created for the wearer." (Please note the Aubrey, Elodie, Jenesis and Tierra necklaces are limited edition.) Prices range from $45 - $330.

Perfect for your strapless bridal gown or a gown that doesn't have any embellishments. See the entire collection at Prismera Design.

Wedding Jewelry

When it comes to a bride's wedding day, she wants everything to be not only special, but beautiful as well. Most of all, her wedding attire should set the tone for the entire wedding. There is nothing more special than finding the perfect wedding dress. After finding her wedding gown, the bride's next step is to accessorize. Wedding jewelry helps to complete the overall appearance of the bride and is an essential element to her bridal ensemble. Fortunately, buying wedding jewelry is not a difficult task. Below are a few helpful guidelines to follow:

Buying Wedding Jewelry Tip #1 Theme

Before buying wedding jewelry, it is best to consider the theme of your wedding. If you are incorporating a beach theme into your special day, then beach wedding jewelry is an appropriate choice. If your wedding is more formal, then your wedding colors should dictate the type of bridal jewelry that you should purchase. For example, silver jewelry greatly enhances colors that fall with in the blue family (i.e. periwinkle, powder blue, indigo, etc.).

Buying Wedding Jewelry Tip #2 Cost

While any bride would probably love to wear diamond wedding jewelry that is set in pure white or yellow gold, it is not always cost effective--especially when one is planning an inexpensive wedding. Fortunately, there are a lot of beautiful wedding jewelry options that are made of Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, and other metals and precious stones. Many of these alternatives are just as beautiful but significantly less expensive. In fact, some of the most unique selections and affordable prices can be found online.

Buying Wedding Jewelry Tip #3 Style

Try to avoid purchasing your accessories before buying your wedding gown. When buying wedding jewelry, a bride should consider the style of her gown and look for accessories that will complement its style--not over power it. It is best to try on several different jewelry types before settling.

Buying Wedding Jewelry Tip #4 Pre-Owned

Believe it or not, many women are willing to sell their wedding jewelry after their big day. Fortunately, brides that are on a strict budget can purchase previously owned wedding jewelry to complement their wedding gown. The money that is saved on the bride's accessories can be put toward the honeymoon!

Bridal jewelry is just as important as a wedding gown. Accessories are the key to completing any attire. These are a just a few tips to help guide brides through the process of purchasing wedding jewelry. These guidelines can help any bride-to-be find something beautiful and affordable for her special day.

Statement Jewelry: Bibs and Chokers @ Plaza, Too

For a strapless dress or a dress with a deep neckline, a choker or bib necklace is your best bet. Here are a few options available at Plaza, Too. The first one is my fab fav.

Nancy Bacich, $275


Kevia, $85


Janna Conner, $135


A.V. Maxx, $98


Alice + Olivia, $176

Vintage Treasures: Carol Tanenbaum

Ladies, I totally heart vintage as you know. So I was blown away when I got an email from the Jill over at Carol Tanenbaum. They house a collection of over 15,000 pieces of vintage costume jewellery and accessories. What a dream! Here are a few of my favorite pieces. See their vast collection of vintage wonders here.