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Chic gold bridal earrings that you will wear forever
From petite pearl drops to statement styles, these are the gleaming additions to add to your fine jewellery collection for your big day
The first golden rule of choosing bridal jewellery is to buy your dress before you contemplate the finishing touches. The neckline, shoulders and sleeves will largely dictate which style of earring will look best. A modern, strapless column gown? Shoulder-skimming pearls will work well. A frou-frou frilled sleeve will need petite studs, while a halterneck dress often requires an elegant pair of drops. Once you have the dress nailed, it’s much easier to choose jewellery that will complement it rather than compete with it.
The second golden rule is to work out which shade of gold suits your skin tone best, and consider the hue you tend to wear the most – if you have a white gold engagement ring and wedding band stack then rose gold earrings may clang. Most importantly, invest in a solid gold pair rather than gold vermeil designs, which will look pretty on the day, but their finish won’t last forever. While flowers and food are ephemeral, fine jewellery will last a lifetime or longer.
From contemporary single earring styles to rare high jewellery designs, we’ve selected 10 pairs of our favourite gold earrings to invest in right now.
After something other than gold, check out our round-up of all bridal earrings here.
Boucheron’s ‘Vendôme Liseré’ earrings exude Art Deco design codes. Perfect for pairing with streamlined gowns, especially those with a sinuous 1920s–1940s silhouette, they sport a sleek drop bearing sensational emerald cut diamonds. Their elegant black lacquer border makes the centre stones truly sing.
A clever design featuring diamond studs and detachable drops, Robinson Pelham’s ‘Tsar’ earrings are ultra-versatile – you may wish to wear the star shape studs for your daytime ceremony and add on the striking drops for your evening reception. Their celestial silhouette is timeless, and can be passed down for generations.
Anita Ko is an expert in dreaming up glamorous diamond jewellery designs, and her ‘Tara’ earrings illustrate this panache perfectly. Featuring delicate swathes of suspended diamonds, bridal earrings don’t come much more lavish than this. Add to a chic co-ord suit or jumpsuit for instant Studio 54-inspired glamour.
Lugano Diamonds specialise in rare stones and extraordinary cuts, and their chandelier style diamond earrings are an epic example. A minimalist, modern dress will showcase their splendour best, but they could also prove a striking accent to a vintage gown, too.
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Bulgari’s ‘Diva’s Dream’ earrings are a subtle style that are effortlessly wearable, so pair them with your wedding gown on the big day and then prepare to wear them ad infinitum – they will look just as chic with a white T-shirt and denim on your mini-moon and for many years thereafter.
Many brides choose to channel their ‘something blue’ through their wedding jewellery, and Kiki McDonough’s blue topaz and pearl earrings are an extremely classic design. Pearls tend to illuminate the skin a little differently to diamonds, adding a lustrous glow rather than an intense sparkle – they make the perfect companion for traditional satin or lace.
Those seeking a statement pair of wedding earrings will appreciate Garrard’s ‘Wings Rising’ design. While the British maison crafts this collection in various gold tones and bold coloured gemstones, the white gold and mother-of-pearl version feel effortlessly bridal. Wear them with a strapless gown so that all the attention is on their architectural silhouette and shimmering stones.
A master in unusual silhouettes and tactile forms, Brazilian designer Fernando Jorge often works with alternative gems and hardstones. His ‘Gravity’ earrings were conceived to bring a feeling of grounding and warmth, and their elegant off-white hue will expertly complement a cream hued-silk slip dress.
Not many brides choose to wear rose gold jewellery these days, but those that love its rich and warm hue should consider David Morris’ rose cut diamond design. Utterly sumptuous, this style is the perfect solution for those who are never seen without hoops, and their mix of rose cut and pavé diamonds makes them the perfect companion for a classic-cum-contemporary dress.
Those planning a low-key shindig without all the pomp and ceremony will love the modern whimsy of Alison Lou’s ‘Mrs’ single earring. Buy two if you want a matching pair, or simply add into your existing stack of studs, huggies and hoops for an easy breezy take on bridal jewellery styling
