| 's no question that no two brides are created alike. | | | | Okay okay, I know I said no pearls, but this little stone is |
| Why, therefore, should the bridesmaids be any | | | | nothing like what you wore on a string to your |
| different? For those of you who want to dress your | | | | grandmother's birthday party. The keishi pearl is a |
| bridesmaids in something more modern than pearls, | | | | dimpled, shimmery version of the freshwater pearl and |
| more personal than pendants and more affordable | | | | it makes for some of the most interesting – and |
| than diamonds, check out these suggestions for 5 | | | | eye catching – white jewelry out there. I like |
| unique bridesmaid jewelry styles. | | | | cascade earrings with the pearls hung from multiple |
| 1. Ultra Long and Opera Necklaces | | | | chains at varied lengths (as seen here) because they |
| One benefit to selecting interesting jewelry is that it | | | | provide elegance and movement on the dance floor. |
| allows for a much simpler (read: more affordable) | | | | Purchase your pieces from our custom jewelry |
| bridesmaid dress. Long necklaces that extend | | | | boutique and you can choose between silver and gold |
| between 30 and 45 inches are an accessory as | | | | chains, backing style and earring length. |
| versatile as a scarf or belt. They can add color, | | | | 4. Wedding-Month Gemstone Jewelry |
| sparkle or just general flare to any ensemble. For bridal | | | | Most of us know what our birthstone is, but why stop |
| parties where the brides are not wearing the same | | | | there? As shown in this gemstone chart gemstones |
| dresses, the prominence of a long necklace serves as | | | | are rich with folklore, mythological significance and |
| a marker that unites the ladies during the ceremony | | | | unique history. Shop at a customizable boutique and |
| and afterward. And for those who prefer to use | | | | you can stock your bridesmaid jewelry with |
| jewelry as a means of variety, long necklaces can be | | | | gemstones that mean something to you – either |
| worn in several distinct ways by wrapping twice or | | | | because they represent the month you are having |
| tying at mid-points. | | | | your wedding, or because they are thought to |
| 2. Cuff Bracelets | | | | guarantee a happy marriage (aquamarine). |
| These bold designs are classified by a thick cluster of | | | | 5. Raw and Black Diamond Jewelry |
| petite gemstones that extends the length of the | | | | Diamonds are forever, right? Well, your best girls will |
| bracelet from one clasp end to the other. The result is | | | | love you forever if you opt to customize their jewelry |
| a playful, light-catching, color-strong band. The design is | | | | with raw and black diamonds; your wallet won't hate |
| rare for bridesmaids because of its conspicuousness, | | | | you either, as these sparkly alternatives are much less |
| but as with the long necklaces above, the cuff | | | | expensive than the typical version. Raw diamonds are |
| bracelet can serve the distinct purpose of adding | | | | typically opaque and elicit an antique, earthy look. Black |
| character to an outfit or uniting your flanking ladies. If | | | | diamonds are one of the purest black stones on the |
| you find a handmade jewelry boutique, your | | | | market. The benefit to black is that it looks good on |
| bridesmaids can each pick a gemstone that matches | | | | anyone and with anything, so these stones are perfect |
| their style best. | | | | for everything from the most casual ceremony to a |
| 3. Keishi Pearl Cascade Earrings | | | | black tie event. |