| Whether you are going for subdued glamour or | | | | stones. |
| sparkly pizazz, the right jewelry can add magic to | | | | * Semi-precious stones are also appropriate. |
| your wedding day. Here are several ideas for | | | | Peridot, turquoise, moonstone, topaz, aquamarine, |
| choosing an ensemble that will enhance your | | | | opal, azurite, agate, amethyst, bloodstone, coral, |
| wedding day look. | | | | jade, garnet, and others are options. |
| Heritage | | | | * Swarovski crystals are another alternative to |
| If you are proud of your cultural heritage, family | | | | precious stones. The faceted crystals are available |
| history, or religion, then show it. Whether it's a | | | | in 80+ colors. Swarovski also makes round pearls |
| simple cross, Star of David, your grandmother's | | | | in several hues. |
| locket, or other special piece of jewelry, it will | | | | * CZ can add sparkle to a wedding and are very |
| symbolize what's important to you and help make | | | | economical for those on a less generous budget. |
| a wedding uniquely your own. | | | | If you haven't considered cubic zirconia, look at |
| Jewel size and shape | | | | some pieces. You may be pleasantly surprised. |
| The shape and size of stones can drastically | | | | Quality has improved in recent years, and you |
| change the look of a piece. Large, faceted stones | | | | can find most any color online. |
| create a formal look when set in silver or gold. If | | | | You can also show off your personality by mixing |
| you are going for a sparkly, fairy tale wedding | | | | colors. Pearls combined with other jewelry are |
| consider smaller stones, which reflect more light. | | | | gaining popularity. Try twisting a gold or silver |
| For a traditional look, you can rarely go wrong | | | | chain with a pearl strand. Or, create a pennant for |
| with white, ivory, or pastel pearls. | | | | your pearls by attaching a cameo, pin, or even a |
| Color | | | | clip-on earring. The possibilities are limited only by |
| Color scheme is another consideration. Pearls, | | | | your imagination. |
| precious or semi-precious stones, Swarovski | | | | Metals |
| crystal, and cubic zirconia (CZ) are all available in a | | | | Platinum, white gold, silver, and yellow gold are all |
| variety of colors. | | | | options. Platinum and white gold are nice, but if |
| * Most of us are aware of white, ivory, and pale | | | | they are beyond your budget, silver is a |
| pink pearls. Did you know you can also find pearls | | | | wonderful alternative. Similarly, 10 karat or |
| in lavender, coffee, black, gray, apricot, and other | | | | gold-plated jewelry looks very nice on a |
| colors? Prices range from very inexpensive to | | | | less-than-14-karat budget. |
| exorbitant, depending on type, grade, and other | | | | With so many options to choose from, you are |
| factors. | | | | sure to find exactly the right combination to |
| * An elegant, formal wedding calls for diamonds, | | | | make your dream wedding even dreamier! |
| emeralds, rubies, sapphires or other precious | | | | |