Gold or Silver Crystal Jewellery?

The easiest place to start is with the tone of your gown and the overall feeling you want to create. Silver and crystal jewellery works beautifully with crisp white, ivory and cooler-toned gowns, creating a clean, contemporary finish. Gold jewellery brings warmth and looks particularly beautiful with warmer ivory, champagne and vintage-inspired bridal looks.

You can also take inspiration from the details already present in your wedding dress. If your gown features silver embroidery, crystal embellishment or platinum-toned details, silver jewellery can create a beautifully cohesive look. Equally, warm beading or golden details can be enhanced with gold jewellery.

Ultimately, there are no strict rules. Your bridal jewellery should feel like an expression of your personal style, so if you love the contrast of mixed metals or want something unexpected, embrace it.

Think about the neckline, detailing and hairstyle of your gown when choosing your jewellery. Crystal drop earrings can be particularly striking with an updo or swept-back hairstyle, allowing the earrings to frame the face and catch the light as you move.

If your dress is heavily embellished, consider choosing one statement piece of jewellery and keeping the rest more understated. With a simpler gown, a longer or more dramatic crystal drop can become a beautiful focal point.

For high necklines, statement earrings can often be more effective than a necklace, while open necklines give you more freedom to introduce a delicate necklace alongside your earrings. The key is balance: your jewellery should enhance the gown rather than compete with it.

To keep your silver crystal jewellery looking beautiful, gently wipe it with a soft, clean jewellery or microfibre cloth after wearing it. This helps remove oils, make-up and everyday residue before storing it.

Avoid exposing your jewellery to perfume, hairspray, lotions, chlorine, household cleaning products and other harsh chemicals, as these can affect the finish of the metal and may dull delicate crystal detailing. Sterling silver can naturally tarnish over time, particularly when exposed to humidity and certain chemicals, but gentle cleaning and appropriate storage can help maintain its brilliance.

For crystal jewellery, we recommend avoiding abrasive cleaners, vigorous polishing or soaking unless the specific piece has been confirmed as suitable for this type of care. When in doubt, gentle is best.

Store your jewellery somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight, ideally in its original box or a soft, lined jewellery pouch. Keeping individual pieces separate can help prevent scratching, tangling and unnecessary contact with other metals.

Silver benefits particularly from being kept dry and protected from excessive exposure to air, as this can help reduce tarnishing.

We also recommend keeping your wedding jewellery away from perfume, beauty products and moisture. On the morning of your wedding, put your jewellery on after applying perfume, hairspray and other finishing products, allowing them to dry first.

Not necessarily. In fact, your jewellery can feel more contemporary and personal when it doesn't match perfectly. Rather than making every piece identical, look for a common element such as the metal tone, crystal detailing, scale or overall silhouette.

For example, statement crystal earrings can be paired with a delicate bracelet or simple ring rather than a complete matching set. If you are drawn to both gold and silver, subtle metal mixing can also create a modern, fashion-forward finish.

The most important consideration is balance. Choose one piece to be the hero of your bridal look and allow the other accessories to complement it rather than compete for attention. Your jewellery should ultimately feel like you — both on your wedding day and for years afterwards.