Bridal Jewelry

All About Bridal Jewelry

Bridal jewelry refers to any pieces that are worn by a bride on her wedding day. The most common type of bridal jewelry is of course the engagement ring and wedding band. The tradition of presenting a woman with a diamond engagement ring is steeped in history and meaning. The diamond is not only the hardest stone, but one of the most ancient as well. Diamonds represent eternity, beauty, and rarity -- which is why they're so commonly used as a symbol of loving promise. The wedding band is often thought to represent the sanctity of marriage and the simple circle stands for infinity and an unbreakable relationship.

There are many new trends in bridal jewelry. Some brides are sporting engagement rings that are not only diamond, but contain other gems as well. Gold is the traditional metal used for bridal jewelry, but many couples are choosing platinum and even stainless steel for their wedding jewelry. The engagement and wedding rings are not the only type of bridal jewelry out there, however.

Often a bride will wear additional jewelry on her big day. This might include a special necklace such as a pendant shaped like a heart or a single diamond solitaire. Another popular pendant style is the eternity circle, which is a simple circle pendant that is similar in design to a wedding band, although bigger. This type of pendant may be adorned with diamonds. Diamond or rhinestone tiaras are worn as hair ornaments by some brides, depending on their hairstyle.

Bridal jewelry isn't just limited to the bride, either! It's customary for a bride to present her maid of honor and her bridesmaids with a small token of appreciation, and this is often a piece of jewelry to be worn at the ceremony. This can include a necklace or pendant, bracelet or ring. Even the guys can sport ceremonial ornamentation, such as a special man's ring or pair of cuff links.

Because many pieces of bridal jewelry are made with diamonds, it's important to know how to select and care for diamonds. Diamonds come in a variety of shapes, sizes, cuts and colors. You will want to choose a diamond with good clarity and few imperfections. Because diamonds are so tough, they're fairly simple to clean. A simple scrubbing with a toothbrush or traditional jewelry cleaner can be used to keep your diamonds sparkling.

Jewelry News:

Jewelry store thieves fooled by cubic zirconia - KARE

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Jewelry store thieves fooled by cubic zirconia
KARE
Thieves thought they made a haul when they broke into a Long Lake jewelry store early Friday and made off with a bunch of wedding rings. Turns out, the crooks were fooled by a bunch of fakes. The owners of Albers Jewelry say thieves broke into the .
Thieves Break Into Store, Take Cubic Zirconia RingsCBS Local

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Melrose Jewelers Announces the Last Few Days of its Valentine's Day Rolex . - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Melrose Jewelers Announces the Last Few Days of its Valentine's Day Rolex .
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Taking it into consideration, Melrose Jewelers has launched the Valentine's Day sale on its line of Rolex wristwatches. The sale items include the store's top-selling watches to make the romantic season a bit more special. People are busy looking out .

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Police Blotter: Stolen Jewelry and Sunglasses; Illegally Tinted Windows - Patch.com

Police Blotter: Stolen Jewelry and Sunglasses; Illegally Tinted Windows
Patch.com
A 53-year-old woman faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing jewelry and sunglasses from Sears. Rachell Dwyer, of Mohegan Lake, was arrested on Feb. 1 when police were summoned by Sears security personnel in Yorktown, reporting that the woman had .

Charmed at Juicy: Juicy Couture showcases D.I.Y. jewelry - Examiner.com

Charmed at Juicy: Juicy Couture showcases D.I.Y. jewelry
Examiner.com
The EURœCouture YourselfEUR event featured Juicy's new jewelry collection (launched January 1, 2012), cocktails, and a look into the future with renowned astrologer Susan Miller. The new DIY Charm Collection, EURœMade by Us, Styled by You,EUR encourages .

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Madonna's Giving All Her Luvin' To Crucifix Jewelry Again (PHOTOS) - Idolator: All About The Music

Madonna's Giving All Her Luvin' To Crucifix Jewelry Again (PHOTOS)
Idolator: All About The Music
We couldn't help but notice that Madonna is working a giant crucifix in her "Give Me All Your Luvin'" music video EUR” no matter how many masked cheerleaders she tried to distract us with. Has Madge rekindled her love affair with the religious accessory .

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Roses, chocolate, jewelry not as meaningful as simple gestures - Kansas State Collegian

Roses, chocolate, jewelry not as meaningful as simple gestures
Kansas State Collegian
You can tell him or her exactly why you fell in love without the roses, jewelry or chocolate, and you might find that simple, heartfelt gestures are often more meaningful and romantic, especially when they're not over-the-top extravagant and mushy.

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Exclusive Diamond Jeweler Announces Site Update - Houston Chronicle

Exclusive Diamond Jeweler Announces Site Update
Houston Chronicle
The popular custom diamond jeweler, Diamond Cutters Intl., has announced an update to their online website which features resources on how to buy a diamond for the general public. The new updates are intended to further their position as the leading .

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Christie's Jewelry Sales +41% - Rapaport

Christie's Jewelry Sales +41%
Rapaport
The auction house reports results in pounds so it recorded a jewelry sales increase of 35 percent, but by dollar value that figure rose 41 percent year on year to $600.1 million. Watch sales jumped 21 percent to $116 million, exceeding the $100 million .

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