While the calendar may have just been turned to 2007, brides have already been influencing 2007 wedding jewelry trends with their choice of engagement rings. Fulfilling that traditional saying of 'something old, something new', spring brides have been selecting vintage styled rings to adorn their ring finger. These square or rectangle-cut diamonds are accented in a pavé setting and may be complemented by a pavé-set band. Popular cuts in the early twentieth century included the Old Mine cut, which is square with gently rounded corners, the Cushion cut, which is rectangular with rounded corners, and the Asscher cut, which is an emerald cut with clipped corners to create an octagon shape. These cuts are all designed to show off the stone by drawing attention into it. The cut known as Old European is similar except that the stone will be round. Often yellow diamonds, sapphires or other colored gems are seen in this cut.
While the ring on her finger may have been influenced by vintage styling, the other jewelry the bride chooses to wear will certainly not be taking a back seat. The 2007 spring bridal jewelry look can best be summarized as big and bold. Many wedding gowns are strapless and understated; therefore the jewelry a bride chooses to wear will define her look. A large cuff bracelet, long chandelier earrings, or a cascading pendant can be just the accent needed.
The one jewelry item that is definitely a 2007 look is the chandelier earring. Whether they are large and bold, or sleek and shoulder-skimming, chandelier earrings worn with a swept-up hairdo are the ideal answer for the bride who wants a dramatic look accenting her face. Chandelier earrings, available in all price ranges, can be found made with diamonds, CZ's, pearls, sterling silver, real gems, or crystals. As long as they move and skim the shoulder, they create glamour!
While the bride may have chosen a vintage-styled engagement ring, she may also choose to compliment her ring with a vintage-styled bracelet. It may even be an antique bracelet that has been in the family for years. As long as it is bold, or accented with large chunky stones, or trending toward the Art Deco look, the bracelet on the bride's wrist can be a focal point of her look. Color is an important part of this bold look and colorful gemstones can coordinate with the color of the attendants' dresses.
Dramatic is the word to describe necklaces or pendants chosen by brides for 2007. Chokers made of several strands of pearls or crystals, cascading necklaces, or large colorful stones in pendants may not be what traditionalists would think of as bridal jewelry, but these are what today's brides are choosing. Pearls continue to be an important bridal choice, but the dainty little strand of pearls has now become a strand of large, chunky pearls often accented with stones or crystals.
Big, bold, vintage, and dramatic are the defining words for 2007 wedding jewelry! Today's bride is not shy about making her taste the focal point of her wedding. She is accustomed to wearing bold jewelry with her everyday wardrobe and is comfortable converting that look to her bridal jewelry. Probably one of the best benefits of wearing these bold looks is that the jewelry chosen for her wedding day will no longer be relegated to a jewelry box never to be worn again.
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