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Black Accents Adding Drama to Bridal Styles

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August 20, 2017

Beth Bernstein Instore September 2017 Issue

Black Accents Adding Drama to Bridal Styles

Reem Acra spring 2018 bridal runway show. PHOTO COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

Black bows, ribbons, gloves and belts accented white gowns during the bridal runway shows. In jewelry, this translates into either black diamonds or blackened metals which play off of shimmering yellow gold, sparkling white diamonds or lustrous pearls. Styles in engagement rings and wedding bands and complementary jewels are anything but conventional and range from stacks of contrasting metal and black-and-white diamond wedding bands to nature-inspired headpieces.

Black Accents Adding Drama to Bridal Styles

Sylva & Cie

18K white rose-cut diamond ring (approx. 5.32 TCW).

Price on request

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Black Accents Adding Drama to Bridal Styles

Jordan Alexander

18K pavé diamond caged white freshwater pearl earrings

$8,505

jordanalexanderjewelry.com

Black Accents Adding Drama to Bridal Styles

Aida Bergsen

Medusa headpiece in gold leaf, oxidized silver and diamond accents.

$1,640

aidabergsen.com

This article originally appeared in the September 2017 edition of INSTORE.

Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a published author of three books and jewelry and fashion expert with 18+ years experience. A broad knowledge of the history of jewelry and fashion coupled with a background in "the story", writing, trends, design concepts has earned Beth a proven track record.

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