It's the day you've been waiting for: your wedding day. Your breathtakingly beautiful gown, hair, and makeup plans are all falling into place. But what about your earrings? What do the most beautiful brides choose for modern bridal earrings to best complement their look?
Whether you're going for simple yet modern, a classic look, or a unique and even funky style that offers a flash of personality, there is the perfect set of earrings out there. The trick is to find them.
Modern Bridal Earrings
Whether you are a classic or a bold bride, accessories pull your entire wedding outfit together.
Simple pieces can be modern, beautiful, and elegant. Statement pieces can be the perfect modern addition, with statement-making earrings providing the ultimate finishing touch.
But when choosing just the right pair of earrings, an important thing to keep in mind is your neckline. Usually, you only think about the neckline when matching a stylish necklace to your outfit. However, it's just as crucial to match earrings to your neckline. So, how do you analyze your neckline and hunt down those perfect modern bridal earrings?
Match Earrings to Your Neckline
With so many amazingly talented wedding dress designers out there, there’s a neckline profile to meet every bride’s personal style.
Low V Necklines or a Low Back
A low V neckline or a low V back is the perfect choice to show off sensual sophistication. While long necklaces and stunning pendant necklaces are excellent choices with these types of necklines, you don't need to wear a necklace to fill the space. Instead, statement earrings with long drops can be the perfect addition to accentuate the low V lines.
Strapless Necklines
Strapless wedding gowns leave the neck, collarbone, and upper chest open for necklaces. However, if you prefer a clean neckline, go for statement earrings. A stunning teardrop style can work perfectly.
Illusion Necklines
Wedding dresses with illusion necklines feature a sheer or semi-sheer fabric like tulle or lace along the top part of the body. It gives the illusion of a strapless look but provides more coverage and support. Illusion necklines offer a feminine, sleek, and sophisticated look.
Longer, dangling earrings with a touch of sparkle pair wonderfully with the illusion neckline.
Off-the-Shoulder Necklines
Off-the-shoulder necklines draw attention to the neck, face, and shoulder, so you shouldn't over-accessorize this area. A set of long earrings is often all you need. However, if you're looking for just a touch of sparkle, a simple pair of studs is perfect.
High Necklines
High necklines are perfect for stud earrings to draw attention to the face. Keep it clean and simple.
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Sweetheart Necklines
We love sweetheart necklines because they are so versatile when it comes to accessorizing. Necklaces, earrings, and a headpiece or veil all work wonderfully together. However, the key here is not to over-accessorize.
If you choose to wear a crown, you don't need to pair it with large, chunky earrings or a necklace. Instead, go for a pair of studs.
Halter Necklines
Like illusion and high necklines, the halter neckline doesn't pair well with necklaces, though it does depend on the cut. If the cut is deep enough, you may want to wear a pendant. Either way, a bold pair of studs is just the right choice for any halter neckline.
Asymmetrical or One-Shoulder Necklines
These types of necklines are dramatic enough on their own. Necklaces can easily get caught in the fabric, so leave them at home. Instead, earrings are the best choice. We recommend complementing the striking angle with drop or post earrings.
Bardot, Bateau, and Boatneck Necklines
These kinds of necklines are used to draw attention to the face, so you want to keep jewelry to a minimum. A minimalistic necklace paired with matching modern bridal earrings adds the perfect touch.
Scoop Necklines
Scoop necklines look good with either a necklace or a drop earring set. If you want to wear a matching set, choose a set of studs and a short-length necklace.
Consider Your Ear Lobes and Face Shape
You can see why it’s important to consider your wedding dress design when accessorizing; however, there is more to choosing modern bridal earrings than simply matching necklines.
You also want to match earrings to your earlobe type and face shape.
Best Earrings for Stretched Ear Lobes and Piercings
You may not immediately think of this, but there are a few reasons you’ll want to take stock of your ear lobe shape before deciding on those perfect earrings. For instance, sometimes piercing holes get stretched from wearing heavy earrings, or they get torn by accident.
The most common solution to sensitive or stretched earlobes is wearing lightweight earrings that don't pull. And while you might be quick to dismiss lightweight options for your wedding because you want to wear something spectacular, there are plenty of lightweight danglers that look exquisite. Alternatively, large stud earrings offer a beautiful statement without adding too much weight.
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Best Earrings for Your Face Shape
Although we say you can wear whatever modern bridal earrings make you feel beautiful, it's good to know what earrings work best with what face shape. Which earrings will accentuate your natural beauty?
Oval-shaped faces taper toward the chin, with a broader forehead and prominent cheekbones. Oval-shaped faces work with any earring style.
Long faces also taper towards the chin but feature more elongated features from the forehead to the chin. For this one, you want to add volume and widen your face. Large posts and bulky drops work wonderfully.
With round faces, the width and length are almost the same, although usually, a round face is wider at the cheeks. Typically, the goal here is to lengthen the face. You can achieve this by wearing long dangle and drop earrings. Narrow styles work best.
Square-shaped faces feature a prominent, bony jawline with the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline roughly the same width. If this is you, you may want to soften the angles. Medium to long earrings works nicely. We also recommend looking for teardrop earrings.
Those with heart-shaped faces may find themselves with a pointy chin or perhaps a prominent forehead, so you want to balance the triangular shape of the face. Earrings with a curved or triangular shape work best.
Finally, diamond-shaped faces are angular and somewhat bony. This face shape is not as common as the others. Like square-shaped faces, the goal is to balance the angles. Focus on width rather than length. Also, the earrings should be wider at the bottom rather than the top or middle.
Modern Pieces for Modern Brides
While some wedding ceremonies are still steeped in age-old practices, modern brides know that marriage is all about choice — from choosing your partner and your vows to picking your guest list and your outfit.
While many brides still prefer a traditional style, many go for unconventional, modern elements. Or, you can always combine elements of both. It’s totally up to you.
Today, brides are taking the aisle by storm through fashion risks. Just take a look at Bridal Fashion Week to see how a variety of breathtaking dress styles can form the basis for your big day look.
So don’t hold back. Your wedding day is all about you.
Choose a Jeweler Who Specializes in Handmade, Modern Designs
We hope these modern bridal earrings tips and ideas help you find the perfect earrings for your nuptials. While buying whatever piece you find beautiful is a great strategy, considering some details about how your jewelry can complement both you and your dress will add to your confidence.
At Liz James, we craft new, modern classics that offer a touch of elegance and grace, whether it's for everyday life or life’s precious moments. Each piece is refined, unique, and 100% handmade; and our gold designs are always gold-filled, never gold-plated, so you can be sure your earrings will never tarnish. Shop now to add a timeless look to your jewelry collection.
