Deciding what to wear to an upcoming ceremony is fun—and also complicated. But there’s a shortcut to make the whole to-do easier: choosing the best wedding guest jewelry possible. Think of the simplest, most unassuming LBD hanging in your closet right now. Now picture it paired with a diamond necklace and a matching tennis bracelet. Suddenly, that simple dress feels like a major statement, right?
The same theory applies to pretty much every event’s (sometimes extremely specific) dress code—be it a beachy destination, a formal ballroom affair, or a casual reception after city hall I-dos. Find the ideal dainty earrings, special-occasion necklaces, cuff bracelets, and cocktail rings for whatever weddings you have on the docket this season below, where we’ve compiled shiny and sparkly options for every type of celebration—even for bridesmaids.
The Wedding Jewelry Edit
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Black-tie wedding guest jewelry
Clothing-wise, black tie requires formal evening gowns and often tends to skew slightly more conservative. In other words, it’s not the time to wear a sheer going-out dress with a pair of gold hoop earrings. You should, however, consider the occasion as a green light to go big and lean into glamorous stones such as lab-grown diamonds and pearls. This will also help you cheat your way around making the rest of your outfit feel opulent; megawatt jewelry has the power to make understated pieces seem extravagant.