Personalization and exclusivity have become a constant in the bridal world. Brides are looking for dresses that show their personality and represent how they are at a specific moment in their lives. They also want something unique, that only they have. That's why vintage jewelry is becoming more and more popular among brides. At Planderful we will give you the keys to achieving a unique look at your wedding.
Why vintage jewelry?
Jewelry is as important as the wedding dress. The accessories, including the engagement ring, should reflect the peculiarities of your personality. However, the vintage style is becoming more and more popular as it is unique.
The vintage bride is the one who usually chooses art-deco jewelry which is inspired by the wonderful 20-30s. These are characterized by being very laborious pieces due to their complexity and the large number of stones that form them.
Brides want unique, exclusive jewelry that defines them as stylish women. They want to go out of the conventional, they are women who know that antique rings have an emotional value that a modern piece cannot give them.
Probably the popularity of vintage jewelry is due to the old tradition of wearing "some old thing, some new thing, some borrowed thing, some blue thing and a coin in the shoe". This tradition has survived to current times and these items have become must-haves that every self-respecting bride should wear during her wedding for fortune during her marriage.
Wearing something old symbolizes the continuity of the family and wearing something borrowed means that the bride can always count on the help of her loved ones. Although some brides no longer follow this tradition, vintage jewelry keeps this spirit and continues through time.
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Art Deco style in jewelry
In general, vintage jewelry is usually inspired by the fashion of the 1920s. However, it can also be jewelry from the 19th century, Elizabethan, or the different eras of the 20th century, such as Art Deco, Chevalier, or jewelry from the 1950s.
The options are many, but there are periods with a greater splendor at a creative level that, almost always, are linked to periods in which other arts such as painting, architecture, or literature also lived at a peak. The period from the 1920s to the 1940s is, in terms of jewelry, one of the most interesting. The art deco era marked a before and after in all artistic fields. For jewelry, it was a movement that made jewelers become artists as renowned as sculptors, painters, and architects.
The art deco jewelry stands out for:
- The geometric cuts of precious stones. The most popular are diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, coral, ivory, and quartz crystal.
- Jewelry in the shape of flowers, plants, and animals.
- Feminine and exotic jewelry.
We can say that the art deco is the stage of greatest splendor in jewelry and make that, 100 years later, are the most sought after pieces for their exclusive designs, their technical work, and very easy compositions for the day-to-day.
And why are vintage jewelry trends?
The reason is clear. Brides opt for art deco jewelry because of the technique and materials that were used at that time, almost always used platinum and precious stones, and the movements that make for example the earrings, are less rigid than the current earrings. When a bride-to-be tries on an art deco earring, she looks so flattered that it is very difficult to change her mind. They are crushes
Tips for brides
The perfect mix
It is important that you choose your jewelry according to your own style and that it matches both your wedding dress and hairstyle. For example, if you have a dress with a boat neckline, don't wear a long necklace. On the contrary, a dress with a plunging neckline would allow you to wear a long necklace in the style of the twenties.
Similarly, if you wear your hair up, long vintage earrings can be your perfect ally. While if you opt for loose hair or a half updo, it is better to opt for short earrings or simple diamond stud earrings.
Finally, we recommend you not overdo it with jewelry. You don't want an overdone look that will overshadow your dress and jewelry. Remember that less is always more.
Your wedding ring
Vintage wedding rings are easily recognizable. They are usually made of platinum, with natural stones of antique cut, and very worked. Not only the visible upper part but also the inner parts have filigree that is a spectacle, pure craftsmanship, exclusive pieces that make the jewels true works of art.
Currently, the trend in vintage jewelry is the exuberance of the '50s. This is XL jewelry, which was very popular among the actresses of the golden age of Hollywood such as Audrey Hepburn, Katherine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, and Elizabeth Taylor.
For your wedding, choose vintage jewelry from the 50s as their designs are also very recognizable. They are very marked jewels, with baroque lines. Platinum is still the main material and stones also play an important role.
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Use your imagination
Really, almost any piece of jewelry that reminds you of an old family jewel, female or male, can be transformed into your perfect accessory: from antique cufflinks to vintage brooches, combs, pins, bracelets, necklaces, and tiaras.
For example, you can transform a pair of antique brooches into the perfect accessory for your bridal shoes or adornments for your updo. In the same way, a comb or a pin can also add an original touch to your hairstyle and a family bracelet can become a tiara.
The 50's ear cuff earrings with diamonds are the most sought-after for brides next season.
At Planderful we have modern vintage style designs that you can wear at your wedding. They are original and elegant jewelry.
