Pearls As A Wedding Accessory
Pearls The Forgotten Wedding Accessory
By Amber Pierce
To keep with tradition, especially for a traditional
event like a wedding, it is a good idea to choose accessories which are
equally traditional. For instance, a string of pearls can add a lot of
glamour to your dress. While pearls have been popular with the vast
majority from time immemorial, people who are seeking uniqueness are
now choosing this timeless beauty.
If you are looking for something which adds beauty without being
obtrusive, something which has stood the test of time, pearls should be
your first choice. Pearl accessories can match with any type of dress.
Even when the event is a beach wedding, pearls are versatile enough to
give the event a formal touch. Most conveniently, pearls are very
affordable. Cultured pearls cost anything above $100 but the value
varies according to the material chosen to hold the pearls together. A
string with 10K gold will obviously be cheaper than one with 24K gold.
Imitation pearls cost around $25.
Once you have decided that pearls are going to be your accessory,
choosing a style is then the next job for you. There are basically
three styles to choose from : rope, princess, and choker. The style you
choose will depend on the style of gown that you would be wearing. Any
style which exposes the neck area, a pearl choker is most suitable.
This style would not be suitable however, if your dress has a bateau
neckline. Then, if your dress is strapless, or has lace borders, you
should go for delicate string of pearls, which can make you look
gorgeous.
Wedding accessories need not end with pearl-studded neck wears only.
For example, if you wish to go for that classic look, you can wear an
upstyle and add tiny pearls to your hair. This is a must if you wear an
upstyle. It is also most likely that you get a pair of pearl earrings,
with the purchase of a pearl set. The set could also include a ring or
a bracelet. If you get a ring with the accessories, remember to wear it
on your right hand – as then it will not interfere with your
ring.
Amber Pierce is a staff writer at Jewelry Digest
(http://www.jewelry-digest.com/) and is an occasional contributor to
several other websites, including Family Review
(http://www.family-review.com/)
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