Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

Dear Leslie,
My only daughter is getting married on June 20th, and in keeping with a family tradition, I would like to buy her a special piece of jewelry to wear with her wedding dress. Her dress is ivory-colored, strapless and well-fitted, no puffy skirt or frills, and I was wondering what sort of jewelry would go well with this style?
Barbara in Savannah

Slim-fitting, “simpler” wedding dresses are often the easiest to accessorize since the jewelry does not need to compete with the dress for attention. There are lots of options when choosing jewelry for a bride, but it is always good to keep in mind the bride’s personal style so that she will feel comfortable wearing your gift.

Earrings are often the best choice when choosing a gift for a bride, as many brides choose to style their hair in a manner that highlights the face, making earrings more noticeable. Pearls and diamonds are both popular styles, and this pair of stunning diamond and pearl drop earrings makes it easy to understand why. The combination of pearl and diamonds (encased in white gold) captures the bride’s elegance and highlights her beauty and by pairing pearls and diamonds, these earrings are guaranteed to match almost any dress or other jewelry which the bride may choose to wear.

You mentioned that your daughter’s dress is ivory colored, an increasingly popular color choice. Although it is possible to wear most white pearls with ivory, you may want to consider this magnificent pair of golden south sea pearls, depending on the exact shade of the dress. These earrings are good for deep ivory or cream dresses, as they will complement rather than contrast the dress shade.

It is harder for me to recommend necklaces without knowing the exact neckline of the dress, but I would like to highlight one of my personal favorites, this amazing diamond and pearl chandelier necklace, pictured to the right. The chandelier style pendant lies close to the neck, highlighting the collar bone and illuminating both face and dress.

If you would like to peruse other necklace options yourself, there are plenty of styles to choose from in Ice.com’s special bridal gifts section.