The Perfect Bridal Earrings For Every Kind Of Wedding

If frothy fabric and florals just aren’t ‘you’, then it’s unlikely you’re going to want to wear strings or stacks of elaborate jewels, either. For a chic and succinct civil ceremony, look to classic materials that have been given a contemporary refresh. You can’t go wrong with pearls – whether you stick to simple (yet sizeable) freshwater pearl drops by Mizuki, or choose a more fashion-forward, low-swinging style, such as Sophie Bille Brahe’s ‘Promenade de Claude’ design – they will illuminate your natural glow and serve as the ultimate companion to white tailoring. If you’re seeking something a little more out of the ordinary, Almasika’s ‘Terra Nova’ earrings feature marquise diamonds set within white enamel orbs, while Sylva & Cie’s ‘Mosaic’ earrings cleverly combine multiple diamond cuts to give the illusion of one spectacular central stone.

Much like a wedding dress, when choosing jewelry to suit the traditional romance of a rural setting, the devil is in the details. Suzanne Kalan’s 18-karat-gold studs feature her signature ‘Firework’ setting, allowing baguette-cut diamonds to form a delicate spray of scintillation on each lobe. Meanwhile, De Beers’ iconic ‘Enchanted Lotus’ design is a fitting choice to complement swathes of summer blooms, with the elegant silhouette of a lotus flower traced in the finest white diamonds and cast in 18-karat gold. If you’re keen to pick up on the pastel color palette so often chosen for countryside nuptials, look to Irene Neuwirth, whose ‘Gemmy Gem’ studs feature tourmalines in saccharine pastel shades. Still looking for your ‘something blue’? Amrapali London’s ‘Rajasthan’ sapphire stud earrings are a classic cluster design that will suit any skin tone.

If you’re keeping your gown lightweight to cope with exotic climes, your jewelry needs to echo this aesthetic. Fine chains and slim, sculptural forms will complement a sand-skimming dress, so look to Octavia Elizabeth’s ‘Nesting Gem’ 18-karat recycled gold and diamond earrings, or Ileana Makri’s ‘Grass Palm’ design – both will catch the sunlight and elegantly scintillate as you walk down the aisle. Looking for a classic pair of diamond earrings but can’t quite decide which silhouette to settle on? Try Jennifer Meyer’s sleek, simple 18-karat-gold drop earrings. Featuring a unique combination of baguette-cut and illusion-cut diamonds, they’ll work with any wedding dress, but can also be paired with tailoring for the office and dressed down with denim for the weekends – offering an easy way to add happy memories to every outfit you own.

Certain venues demand an ‘up the ante’ approach from the outset, meaning shy and retiring is not an option when it comes to both gown and gleaming accents. This is where you will need to bring out the big guns – think juicy gems and statement settings. Mateo’s emerald-cut earrings fit this brief perfectly, with delicately hued amethysts and an art deco-style silhouette effortlessly exuding Hollywood glamour. Elsewhere, David Morris has harnessed the beauty of rose-cut diamonds, shaping them to sparkle potently by candlelight, while Marlo Laz’s ‘Natasha’ design features rhodium-plated 14-karat gold, delivering an aged, antique feel that’s perfect for a vintage lace dress. Coveting a real showstopper? Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen evokes silver-screen starlet with its celestial ‘Funky Shooting Stars’ single earring – an incredible accent to an asymmetric Hollywood-wave hair style.

It is entirely possible to indulge in new jewels to mark the occasion without feeling ‘too weddingy’, but if you’re an understated bride, then it’s best to turn to huggies, studs or hoops that you can wear again and again. David Yurman’s 18-karat-gold ‘Infinity’ hoops are a symbolic nod to happily ever after, while Maor adds subtle pavé diamonds to petite huggies that feel ultra-precious. If you do want a hint of traditional bridal style, look to Mikimoto’s 18-karat gold and akoya pearl hoops, which have a sleek and sculptural silhouette. For a cute final flourish, try adding Kimaï’s ‘Heartbeat’ ear cuff set with pavé lab-grown diamonds (diamants synthétiques) to your earscape.

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