How to Choose Your Bridesmaids' Jewellery

Bridesmaids’ dresses are usually bought about six months before the wedding, so it’s best to start shopping for jewellery two to three months later. This gives you time to match styles, add personal touches, and make any changes. Having it ready early also means you can gift it at a bridal brunch or rehearsal.

Personalised jewellery adds a thoughtful touch to a bridesmaid gift, turning a beautiful accessory into a heartfelt keepsake. By choosing pieces engraved with initials, names, or even a short message, you show each bridesmaid that their role in your day is valued and unique. It demonstrates the time and care you’ve taken to select something just for them, which makes the gesture feel deeply personal and memorable.

While the jewellery complements their dress on the day, it becomes a meaningful reminder of your friendship and the special memories you’ve shared. Whether it’s a delicate pendant with their initial, a bracelet with their birthstone, or a locket engraved with the wedding date, personalised jewellery allows you to celebrate your bond in a way that feels both stylish and sincerely sentimental:

• Personalised jewellery
  • Pressed Birth Flower Charm Bracelet with Birthstone Charm
  • Personalised Small Toggle and Heart Charm Bracelet
  • Personalised Hammered Stainless Steel Torque Bangle
  • Personalised Envelope Locket Necklace with Hidden Photo Charm

The most popular jewellery styles for bridesmaids are timeless, delicate, and designed to complement a range of dresses and wedding themes:

• Minimalist
  • Clean, delicate, and versatile, minimalist jewellery is ideal for a subtle, elegant look. Think fine chain necklaces with small pendants, slim bangles, or understated studs. These styles complement almost any dress, and suit both modern and classic wedding settings
• Pearls
  • Timeless and romantic, pearls are a traditional favourite for bridesmaids. Whether in the form of dainty earrings, layered necklaces, or delicate bracelets, pearl jewellery offers softness and sophistication. Pair pearls with gold chains or unusual shapes for a contemporary twist
• Hearts
  • Heart motifs are popular for their sweet and sentimental symbolism. A heart pendant or charm bracelet adds a romantic note while remaining subtle and elegant. These pieces work beautifully with soft palettes or vintage-inspired dresses
• Semi-Precious Stones
  • From aquamarine to shimmering opal, semi-precious stones add colour and individuality to bridesmaid outfits. Often set in gold or silver, these stones add a sparkle and can be selected to suit each bridesmaid’s personality or birth month
• Teardrops
  • Teardrop earrings and pendants are a flattering and classic choice. Their curved lines suit most face shapes and necklines, adding just enough elegance without overpowering the look. They’re especially popular for evening or black-tie weddings
• Layered and Stacked
  • Layered necklaces and stacked rings or bangles create a more modern aesthetic. These styles allow for variation while still looking coordinated, perfect for bridal parties who prefer a contemporary, relaxed look with a bit of edge

Not necessarily. Bridal jewellery doesn’t need to match the bride’s jewellery exactly, but it should complement it. The goal is to create a cohesive look that keeps the bride at the centre of attention. Matching metals, stones or styles can tie everything together without it looking identical. Subtle, coordinated pieces work well together in a way that doesn’t distract.

• Styles
  • If the bride is wearing a gold statement necklace, the bridesmaids could wear fine gold chains
• Shapes
  • If the bride is wearing teardrop earrings, the bridesmaids could wear smaller/different versions of the same shape
• Stones
  • If the bride is wearing a pearl necklace, the bridesmaids could wear jewellery with a subtle pearl accent
• Theme
  • If the bride is wearing vintage jewellery, the bridesmaids could wear vintage-inspired jewellery
• Personalisation
  • If the bride is wearing personalised jewellery, the bridesmaids could wear jewellery engraved with their initials

Coordinating jewellery can help bring a sense of harmony to your overall look. Matching or complementary pieces create visual cohesion, especially in photographs, and can subtly tie together different elements of your theme. Choosing a shared metal tone, gemstone, or a design element adds consistency without each bridesmaid having to wear identical pieces:

• Pearls
  • Plaited Rope Chain and Freshwater Pearl Necklace in Gold
  • Pearl Necklace with Large Bow Pendant in Gold
  • Stainless Steel Mixed Pearl Necklace in Gold
  • Stainless Steel Pearl Chain Necklace in Gold
• Shape
  • Semi-Precious Aquamarine Teardrop Drop Earrings in Gold
  • Small Teardrop Hoop Earrings in Gold
  • Stainless Steel Ridged Teardrop Half Hoop Earrings in Gold
  • Gold Stainless Steel Oversized Teardrop Stud Earrings
• Design
  • Small Heart Hoop Earrings in Silver
  • Silver Falling Heart Charm Hoop Earrings
  • Stainless Steel Interlocking Hearts Pendant Necklace in Silver
  • Organic Finish Small Heart Hoop Earrings in Silver
• Gemstone
  • Green Crystal Huggie Hoop Earrings in Gold
  • Green Crystal Stud Earrings in Gold
  • Green Baguette Crystal Huggie Hoop Earrings in Gold
  • Green Baguette Crystal Hoop Earrings in Gold

Alternatively, you could even choose a selection of coordinating pieces and let each bridesmaid pick her favourite. The result is a more relaxed, natural aesthetic that still feels considered, making everyone look and feel their best on the big day.

Choosing whether your maid of honour should wear different jewellery from the rest of the bridal party depends on how you want to highlight her role. Giving her a slightly different piece can be a lovely way to acknowledge her special place in your life. This could mean selecting a more detailed necklace, adding a coordinating bracelet, or opting for a bolder earring style. The difference does not have to be dramatic, it can simply be a variation on a shared theme, such as a heart-shaped pendant for the bridesmaids and a layered heart design for the maid of honour. This subtle distinction helps her stand out while still maintaining the overall aesthetic.

Another option is to keep your bridesmaids perfectly in sync by wearing identical jewellery, and then choose something a little more unique for your maid of honour. This could be a slightly longer necklace, an extra embellishment like a pearl charm, or a standout piece in the same metal or gemstone:

• Pearls
  • Stainless Steel Heart and Pearl Earrings in Gold
  • Leaf and Pearl Drop Earrings in Gold
• Shape
  • Teal Stone Droplet and Cable Chain Layered Necklace in Gold
  • Semi-Precious Jade Stone Droplet Necklace in Gold
• Design
  • Oversized Flower Stud Earrings in Gold
  • Oversized Sea Flower Stud Earrings in Gold
• Gemstone
  • Gold Stainless Steel Green Semi-Precious Stone Beaded Bracelet
  • Green Crystal and Stone Beaded Bracelet

• Neckline
  • For strapless or sweetheart dresses, opt for short necklaces, chokers or simple studs to keep the neckline bare
  • V-neck dresses pair beautifully with pendant necklaces that echo the shape of the neckline
  • High-neck or halter styles are best complemented by earrings and bracelets instead of necklaces
• Dress colour and fabric
  • Soft pastels and muted tones tend to suit gold and warm-toned jewellery
  • Cooler colours like navy, grey or sage look elegant with silver pieces or pearls
  • For dresses with strong patterns, it’s best to keep the jewellery minimal and refined
  • Plain gowns give you more freedom to introduce layered styles, sparkle, or motifs
• Hairstyle and hair accessories
  •  Updos draw attention to the neck and ears, making drop earrings or delicate studs a natural choice
  •  Loose waves or half-up styles may suit subtle necklaces and dainty hair clips for a polished finish