Deciding the best jewelry for one's wedding day is exciting and at the same time daunting. The market place is flooded with exquisite bridal jewelry in diamonds, pearls and crystals.
Here are some tips to make your bridal jewelers selection easy.
Know your budget
Bridal jewelry is perhaps the only jewelry segment that has the most variety. Whether you decide to go for imitation or real jewelry first assess your budget. Generally the first question that the jewelry asks is about the price range you are comfortable with.
Here is a quick tip if you choose imitation jewelry. Most of the imitation jewelry comes with a guarantee card for wearing off of the polish or loss of stones if any. Remember to take the duly filled guarantee card and keep it with care.
For real jewelry, concession on labour charges is offered almost round the year. Know if such schemes are available in your town.
Decide your wedding dress
It is rational to shop your bridal jewelry only after you have absolutely decided your wedding attire. Pearls go well with off-white gowns but if your wedding gown is ivory white then crystals should be your choice.
In the Asian countries like India and China, wedding dresses are predominated with golden work and hence gold ornaments blend well with them. If you choose to be a traditional bride then you will get numerous of options at the jewelry shop in your vicinity.
Choose a friend or a family member to accompany you
It would be wise to take with someone from your family or your friend to opine for you. At the same time don't take too many people's opinion or else you will land up in a mess. Accompany whose advice you trust. Each shop is bound to have different offerings, so visit various shops before making your final decision.
Suit your style
Certainly you don't want to be standing stiff on your wedding day when everyone else is enjoying. To stay away from this situation avoid wearing jewelry more than you are comfortable with. If you are not comfortable with big jewelry pieces don't buy them just because they happen to be in vogue.
In some cultures, for instance Pakistani and Indian culture; bridal jewelry is not limited to necklace, earrings and bracelets. Head band, armlet, bangles, waist band, anklets and toe rings make for bridal jewelry. Choose what you are comfortable in and enjoy your wedding day!