Bridal Necklaces

Each bridal necklace is shaped and finished by hand in our New York studio, whether the design calls for a fuller crystal and pearl statement piece. Clasps are chosen and tested for a secure hold through a full day of hugs, a ceremony, and hours of dancing, and every stone is set by hand rather than glued in place. Because of that hand-finishing, a bridal necklace bought for the wedding still catches the light the same way for an anniversary dinner years later.

Choosing a Bridal Necklace for Your Neckline

An open or strapless neckline gives a bridal necklace the most room to be seen, which is where a fuller statement piece or a layered set works best. A higher or more detailed neckline calls for something simple that adds a finishing touch without competing with the dress. Pair a bridal necklace with a piece from the bridal earrings collection in a matching metal tone for a coordinated look. A dress with a plunging back can also carry a necklace worn in reverse, a detail worth testing during a fitting rather than deciding the day of.

Coordinating Your Bridal Necklace with the Rest of the Look

For the rest of the bridal look, a bridal necklace pairs naturally with bridal earrings, bridal headband or bridal tiara for the ceremony, then can carry through to the reception on its own once the headpiece comes off. Browse the complete bridal shop to see how a necklace fits alongside the rest of the collection. Trying the necklace on with the dress during a fitting, rather than separately, is the most reliable way to judge how the two pieces sit together.

 Wearing Your Bridal Necklace After the Wedding

Store a bridal necklace separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box to keep the chain from tangling and any stones from scratching against harder metals. Remove it before applying perfume, lotion, or hairspray on the wedding day, since these can dull the finish and cloud delicate stones over time. With that care, many brides bring the same necklace back out for anniversaries, or pass it on to a sister or daughter getting married years later. Photographing the necklace on its own before the wedding is also a simple way to remember exactly how it was meant to be worn, useful if it is passed along later.