Beautiful Ways to Wear Pearl Wedding Jewelry

Pearls and jewelry have been a perfect match for centuries. As far back as the Roman era, pearls were considered indicators of status and wealth! Later, when the first Queen Elizabeth reigned, pearls were used to indicate purity and chastity. As time marched on, so did pearls and how women wore them! The Victoria and Albert Museum explains, "In Europe, royal and aristocratic women wore rare pearls mounted on splendid tiaras to dazzle and impress. As old social conventions were overturned, pearls adorned the necklines of ladies of fame and fortune. The screen goddesses of Hollywood movies and, more recently, fashionable, media-friendly celebrities have helped to uphold the unfailing glamour of pearls."

our bride wears her luxurious pearl and crystal headband and cluster stud earrings

So, you can see why wearing pearl bridal jewelry is as timeless as can be! However, don't be fooled into thinking these gemstones equate to traditional, understated wedding day looks. Just take a spin through any art museum's 17th—and 18th-century oil paintings, and you'll see queens and princesses wearing massive pearl and diamond-encrusted tiaras. If modern glamor is more your style, pearl wedding jewelry fits right into that aesthetic, too. In fact, pearls compliment any bridal style—even the most modern looks.

We've gathered twelve images of real brides rocking pearl wedding jewelry on their big days to show you what we mean.

Twelve Ways to Wear Pearl Wedding Jewelry

While it's true we love totally crystal-encrusted looks, pearls bring a unique luster to any piece. They enhance the dazzle of crystal elements and add richness to any look. These examples are by no means the limit to how you can wear your pearl bridal jewelry. In addition to the pearl and crystal bridal jewelry in our online accessory boutique, we've made loads of custom bridal accessories! In fact, many brides pictured below wear custom pieces designed to complement their wedding day style.

Bridal drop earrings and studs

A classic bridal drop earring or stud is like the little black dress in your closet—perfect for almost any look! Glam, modern, regal, and vintage-inspired, these wedding earrings are a go-to for many of our brides.

images left to right: our brides are wearing their pearl and crystal bridal headband and stud earrings, tiered pearl bridal headband and earrings 

Statement bridal earrings

We love bold, dangly, or chandelier earrings. Whether you wear them on their own or pair them with a fabulous pearl-and-crystal bridal headpiece, you'll look iconic.

our bride wears her studded pearl and crystal earrings  

 images left to right: our brides are wearing their pearl statement earrings, pearl and CZ dangle earrings

 images left to right: our brides are wearing their crystal and pearl bridal headband and earrings, pearl and crystal hair vine and dangle earrings