Wedding Necklace

Can you wear a necklace at your wedding?

Without question! In fact, it's with a necklace that you can add sophistication to your look! You'll notice this particularly with minimalist gowns or if the gown has a low neckline, which might not always call for a statement necklace, but can be enhanced in terms of aesthetics with a piece that works with your ensemble.

Necklaces can complement and augment your look on your wedding day; it's well worth selecting a wedding necklace that feels authentic to you, whether that's an elegant or classic piece, a sophisticated diamond necklace or a sparkling moissanite necklace.

It's rare that necklaces overpower a dress, but consider that creating a layered necklace look may make your look less balanced and take away from the hoop earrings or other jewellery pieces you opt for. 

What necklace to wear with what neckline?

Our wedding necklace and jewellery experts at Camile and Stone NZ recommend that aligning your necklace with the neckline of the dress is ideal. Pick your dress first and then consider, as a rule of thumb, that the necklace accompanying it should sit on the skin if your skin is exposed. 

For this, if you've selected a beautiful and flattering v-neck, a pendant can work well, but just remember that the pendant shouldn't drape onto the material of the dress. 

If you've chosen a strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline, this calls for a statement necklace or perhaps a bride choker necklace, as these necklaces follow the corresponding necklines well. Start browsing our collection today for beautiful pieces like these.

Should wedding jewellery match the ring?

A stunning look can be achieved by mixing metals if that matches your unique look and vibe, so there isn't a need to coordinate your necklace with your wedding ring if you don't want to. In fact, mixing metals is a very popular option in New Zealand in 2024, and can be considered a trend. 

For instance, your wedding ring might be yellow gold and your necklace might be white gold or silver. In this case, completing the look might mean selecting white gold or silver earrings.

Yet there's an alternative option that you can choose for a more coordinated aesthetic, which involves considering the type of metal and colour of your wedding ring and picking a necklace that aligns with this. Really, the choice is up to you!

When should you buy wedding jewellery?

If your engagement is a shorter one, it's best to think about buying wedding jewellery approximately eight weeks before the wedding. It means you'll be able to consider the variables that may arise at the last minute, such as a change to the earrings you want to wear, and alleviate any stress when the big day draws near.

But generally, for a more standard time frame, three and four months before the wedding is the ideal time to consider buying wedding jewellery. This is especially important if you are interested in a personalised or bespoke piece that may take a longer time to create, giving you sufficient time for initials, dates, names and words to be engraved. 

At this stage, you will need to visit wedding jewellery shops or browse online for stunning pieces to create a luxury aesthetic. 

How do you decide on bridal jewellery?

It's a lot to think about, but thinking about the colour of the gown and the tones of your skin are two tips, and reflecting on the formality of your wedding is another.

• The colour of the gown: A pure white gown can really match a platinum or silver wedding necklace, with the cooler tones complementing each other well and creating a balanced look. A blush or champagne gown can work well with rose gold necklaces and bridal jewellery, with the warmer tones complementing each other in this case.

• Skin tones: Cooler skin tones match light metals, such as platinum and white gold or silver, while warmer skin tones can match warmer-coloured metals such as rose gold or yellow gold. Yet, this is not a strict rule and you can try different pieces to get a feel for which metals are ideal for you.

• The formality of the wedding: Formal weddings, such as those that feature ballroom dancing might call for an elegant and refined set of bridal jewellery, while a beach wedding might align well with a relaxed bridal necklace, such as one with beads.