Bridesmaid Jewelry Gifts

If one of your friends or family members has recently become engaged, she deserves to be celebrated! A quality piece of jewellery makes a gorgeous bridal shower gift to say congratulations. A love heart pendant, bracelet, or pair of earrings crafted in precious metal is the perfect sentiment.

For a husband-to-be, bridesmaid, or family member of the bride looking for the perfect wedding day gift for her, a stunning piece of jewellery that she can wear down the aisle is a deeply thoughtful gesture that she will love. Choose a versatile piece that will match the rest of her wedding day jewellery, such as a diamond solitaire pendant or pair of diamond earrings; pearl earrings; drop earrings; a delicate diamond bracelet; or an understated piece in precious metal.

Your bridesmaids are special to you, so show them how much you appreciate them being part of your big day with a beautiful bridesmaid’s gift.

A stunning, quality piece of jewellery is a thoughtful gesture and a lasting memento of your special day and all of the wedding planning and bonding moments that you share with your bridesmaids. Gift them matching pieces, such as bridesmaid bracelets, earrings, pendants, or necklaces; or ‘same but individual’ gifts, such as gemstone pendants with a different gemstone for each of your bridesmaids.

Whether bridesmaid jewelry should match the bride is really up to the bride herself, depending on the wedding’s theme and the overall aesthetic they hope to achieve. 

Many brides still prefer to adhere to tradition and carefully match their bridesmaid jewelry. Some brides feel that the jewelry worn by the bridal party should at least complement one another, while others will let their bridesmaids choose their own, whether within a certain precious metal (like gold earrings) or a specific look (such as pearl earrings).  

Bridesmaid jewelry can help pull a look together and give modern brides the chance to experiment a little while still creating a cohesive look. 

Match certain metals or coloured gems with your bridesmaid’s dresses - for example, yellow or rose gold wedding necklaces with soft neutral tones, or a simple emerald pendant and studs with a dark green gown. Pull certain elements from the bride’s look, like matching pearl drop earrings with her pearl pendant. 

You may even like to create your own bridesmaid jewelry sets to make accessorising easy, by choosing pieces that share the same precious metal or are similar in design. Bridesmaid jewelry gifts can also be a lovely way to say thank you to a friend, sister or cousin who will be standing at the altar with you on your special day.

Traditionally, the bride or the couple may gift bridesmaid jewelry as a token of their love and appreciation for the role their bridesmaids are playing on such an important day. These days, it’s common for bridesmaids to pay for their own jewelry, as well as attire and other accessories, or contribute towards the cost.  

While there are no strict rules when it comes to modern wedding etiquette, open communication and understanding are still important when deciding who pays for bridesmaid jewelry.  

Gifting jewelry to your bridesmaids can also be economical and take the pressure off having to choose a piece that is cohesive with your wedding theme. Bridesmaid jewelry sets can also offer a uniform sense of style without the need to pick pieces separately. 

Take a look at Michael Hill’s bridal edit to get inspired in the lead up to your big day.

Some of the most popular bridesmaid accessories include classic favourites that can be worn again and again like necklaces, bracelets and earrings, and pieces that evoke vintage-inspired glam. 

Bridesmaid accessories should have timeless appeal and be versatile enough to work with a variety of dress styles and wedding themes. 

Currently trending are simple yet delicate pieces that offer subtle beauty like a small cluster pendant, nostalgic elegance in the form of art deco studs and emerald-cut pendants, and more modern pieces like a cuff bangle with freshwater pearls or a diamond pendant. And nothing says love like the radiant glow of rose gold bridesmaid jewelry, the perfect precious metal for a truly romantic day. 

When choosing wedding accessories, consider the individual styles of your bridesmaids while keeping in mind the cohesive look of your bridal party, ensuring the best of both worlds.