Bridesmaid Jewelry Round-up, Part II
We are chatting with our adorable round-up editor, Carrie, about all things bridesmaid today. All about those little piece of jewelry for your girls to wear, making their already gorgeous look, even better. Hopefully, today will give you some really great, always chic ideas for your favorite maids!
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You’ve chosen the dresses, now you just need the perfect accessory to bring your bridesmaids to wedding-day-ready status. I know I am not alone in thinking that the classic post is the most perfect piece of jewelry. They look fab by themselves or can be the just the right thing to compliment any necklace. The versatility of these alluring little studs are ideal for whatever style you are going for. Oh, and if you haven’t noticed already, all of the gems featured on SMP today are pretty dang affordable, so much so, that you might just want to snag yourself a pair!
Row One: Banana Republic’s jewelry collection is a well known secret to style-savvy buyers worldwide. If it isn’t already, this store should be at the top of your list for estate-inspired jewels that are, for the most part, affordable. If you are looking for a classic stud that will go with just about anything, look no further than this perfect trio: The Clustered Jewel earring ($42), the Beveled Gem earring ($29.50) and the Jeweled Button earring. All completely gorgeous.
Row Two: The world is your oyster when wearing any of these stunning pearls. Each earring brings a little something different to the mix. A little edgy, Juicy Couture. A little eclectic, Anthropologie ($24). A little vintage, although a bit pricier Kate Spade ($45).
Row Three: This little trifecta is hitting all the current trends. Kate Spade ($45) brings you a few hints of floral, Juicy Couture ($48) some enamel, and leave it to BCBG ($48) to bring on the metallic.
I have been in several weddings and sometimes the bride buys the jewerly and sometimes I have to buy it, which do you think is the right way to go?
Great question, Libby! Personally, I think it depends on how much control you want over your bridesmaids look. If you want to have a clear idea of what your maids will be wearing, then it is always a safe bet for the bride to buy the jewelry. It also takes some of the stress out of what to get as bridesmaids gifts. On the other hand, if you want your girls to have a more eclectic look and you want to save your bucks for a more personal gift, I would let your bridesmaids wear/buy their own jewelry.
What a beautiful collection (both in round-up 1 and round-up 2). Any chance you will be posting some great necklace and earings sets for bridesmaids soon?
Great collection! Love all these affordable options.
Thanks Carrie, thats a good rule of thumb
I wore the Kate Spade posts in the third row at my wedding in September! Love them! Awesome finds, Carrie!
Love Love LOVE the enamel flowers by Juicy, they're so dainty!!
I love seeing beautiful post earrings - I know dangly ones work for some looks, but there's something so timeless about these, and I think they would work with almost any veil or hair style.