When it comes to planning your wedding look, your jewellery is just as important as your dress. The right pieces can complete your bridal ensemble, adding elegance, sparkle, and meaning to your big day. But with so many styles and traditions to choose from, where do you begin?

This guide is here to help you choose your perfect bridal jewellery - from necklaces to earrings and bracelets - while staying true to your personal aesthetic. Whether you’re a classic bride, boho beauty, or modern minimalist, your jewellery should feel like you.

Before You Choose: What to Consider

Before diving into the sparkle, think about how your jewellery will work with the rest of your bridal look.

Your Dress Neckline

The neckline of your dress will shape how your jewellery sits - a V-neck begs for a delicate pendant, while a halter neckline might shine brightest with bold earrings instead of a necklace.

Ceremony vs. Reception

You don’t have to stick with the same pieces all day. Consider switching up your look between the ceremony and reception - think refined and romantic for “I do”, then modern and playful for the celebration that follows.

Your Personal Style

It’s easy to get swept up in trends, but the most timeless bridal look is one that reflects your aesthetic. Choose pieces that make you feel beautiful, comfortable, and confident.

Something Borrowed

Incorporate a piece that carries meaning - a family heirloom, a gifted gemstone, or a pendant with sentimental value. It adds emotional depth to your ensemble and continues the “something borrowed” tradition beautifully.

The Bridal Jewellery Guide

Necklaces

Your neckline is your best guide when choosing a necklace.

•    V-neck dresses work best with a simple pendant that mirrors the neckline.
•    Strapless and sweetheart necklines pair beautifully with chokers or statement necklaces that sit high on the collarbone.
•    Halter or high necklines often look most elegant with no necklace at all - letting the focus fall on your earrings or hair accessories instead.

Earrings

Earrings can completely transform your look - from understated sparkle to dramatic glamour.

•    Diamonds and pearls remain timeless bridal favourites.
•    For the ceremony, delicate gems or pearls complement traditional elegance, while for the reception, you can embrace bolder, more playful designs.
•    Statement earrings are perfect for halter or off-shoulder dresses.

Bracelets

A bracelet adds just the right amount of shimmer to your wrist, especially when paired with a bouquet or delicate gloves.

•    A diamond tennis bracelet is a classic, timeless choice that never goes out of style.
•    For a boho-inspired look, mix metals or layer textures for effortless charm.

Styling by Aesthetic

Every bride’s style tells a story. Here’s how to find your perfect jewellery match.

The Classic Bride

Timeless elegance is your signature. Think pearls, diamonds, and delicate gold or silver metals.

•    A strand of pearls or a tennis bracelet adds polish to your refined aesthetic - the perfect finishing touch for a day of grace and sophistication.

Sofia Richie’s wedding look was the picture of quiet luxury - a high-neck lace gown with delicate scalloped edges, paired with custom diamond teardrop earrings designed by her sister, Nicole Richie, under her House of Harlow label.

The Boho Bride

Free-spirited, whimsical, and nature-inspired - your jewellery should feel organic and full of life.

•    Layered necklaces and stacked bracelets
•    Statement gemstone earrings and intricate metalwork
•    Gemstone rings or stacking rings 

Mix and match textures, stones, and metals for an eclectic, effortless vibe.

Simone Biles embraced a romantic, boho feel on her wedding day, wearing a floral lace gown with soft, whimsical detailing. She complemented the look perfectly with layered diamond tennis bracelets and a pear halo sapphire-and-diamond ring on her right hand - a fresh, elegant take on bohemian bridal sparkle.

The Modern Bride

You favour sleek, contemporary design and minimalist elegance. 

Think geometric shapes, platinum finishes, and streamlined silhouettes. It’s all about clean lines and confident simplicity.

Hailee Steinfeld’s bridal look was sleek and refined - a sculpted strapless gown paired with Mikimoto Classic Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold, adding a subtle touch of elegance to her modern, minimalist style.

Tatiana Nassour’s bridal look was strikingly modern, defined by clean geometric lines and a cool platinum finish. Her double-tier diamond necklace stole the spotlight - featuring cushion-cut diamonds throughout and a bold pear-shaped centrepiece - perfectly balancing architectural structure with timeless bridal glamour.

Final Thoughts

Your wedding jewellery isn’t just an accessory - it’s a reflection of you. Whether you’re drawn to timeless pearls, bold gemstones, or sculptural gold, your choices should feel authentic, intentional, and entirely your own.

At Holts Gems, we believe every piece of jewellery tells a story - and your bridal jewellery should tell yours beautifully.