The Best Alternative Bridal Jewellery Ideas
From tradition-setting engagement rings to revamped pearl necklaces, elevate your wedding day with these alternative bridal jewellery ideas
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The Best Alternative Bridal Jewellery Ideas
From tradition-setting engagement rings to revamped pearl necklaces, elevate your wedding day with these alternative bridal jewellery ideas
By: George ElliotPlanning for a wedding day like no other? If so, you’ll want everything from the venue and flowers to the colour scheme and of course the dress you wear to feel original and uniquely you. As a bride-to-be who wants to do things her way, you’ll know that no detail is too small, either. So for the individuality and outfit elevation you seek, consult this editor-approved guide that’s brimming with the best alternative bridal jewellery ideas. From rule-breaking engagement rings to memory-marking bracelets that are far from conventional, expect precious gems that are as distinct as you. The best bit? Each piece below is one you can (and will) wear for years to come.
An Extraordinary Engagement Ring
To begin the next chapter in your love story, you’ll need to first secure an engagement ring. But instead of the classic diamond solitaire which has for decades been the token of unconditional love, why not break with the ordinary? Choose stones in unusual cuts and bright colours – Artemer's 18ct Gold Step Cut Engagement Ring, provides a more sculptural spin on the norm. So too does Ellis Mhairi Cameron's 14ct Gold Soft Lemon Diamond Engagement Ring, with its modern, minimal energy. In practice, as long as the ring you choose is timeless, relatively hardwearing and pairs well with your other jewellery, the only real limit is your imagination.
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Ellis Mhairi Cameron
14ct Gold Soft Lemon Diamond Engagement Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Dinny Hall
9ct Gold Claudie Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Satomi Kawakita
18ct Gold 5mm Brown Diamond Hexagon Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Artemer
18ct Gold One-of-a-Kind Parti Sapphire and Trapezoid Diamond Engagement Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Selim Mouzannar
18ct Rose Gold Beirut Diamond Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
9ct Gold Dafne Diamond Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Suzanne Kalan
14ct Gold Rose Cut Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
A New-School Wedding Band
As an ancient symbol for eternity, the wedding band is officially the most recognisable and traditional symbol of love, yet because so much time and effort goes into the search for an engagement ring, they’re often a bit of an afterthought. The fix? Choose one that’s textural and has a few artistic touches. After all, no two stones are exactly alike. Handmade in London, with a faceted hammered texture, Ellis Mhairi Cameron's14ct Gold 4mm Hammered Wedding Band Ring, is perfect for brides-to-be who want to forge their own traditions. For something a little more outside the (jewellery) box, might we suggest a signet ring: a sentimental style you can make truly one-of-a-kind by engraving a meaningful message onto it.
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Liberty
9ct Gold Ianthe Star Diamond Band Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Ellis Mhairi Cameron
14ct Gold Twist Wedding Band
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
9ct Gold and Diamond Initial Liberty Signet Ring - L
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Satomi Kawakita
18ct Gold Stella Chain Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
9ct Gold Pebble Plain Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Pascale Monvoisin
9ct Gold Dune No 1 Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Ellis Mhairi Cameron
14ct Gold LXIII D Shape Wedding Band
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
By Pariah
Sterling Silver Albert 2.0 Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
A Nuanced Necklace
Trend forecasters predict that wedding dresses with either plunging or off-the-shoulder necklines are set to dominate this spring/summer, which presents the prime opportunity to do away with dainty necklaces of old and instead clasp something altogether more eye-catching around our necks. For a Liberty-approved look, Brooke Gregson's 18ct Gold Diamond Key Heart Pendant Necklace comes as a highly recommended, alternative talisman of love. Pearlcore remains a favourite too so, so pick out a show-stopping pearl necklace that speaks to your individuality. Monica Vinader's 18ct Gold-Plated Vermeil Silver Keshi Pearl Necklace, will pair with pretty much any weddingdress you have in mind.
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Polly Wales
18ct Gold Rainbow Petite Coeur De Fantasisie Padlock Pendant Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Monica Vinader
18ct Gold-Plated Vermeil Silver Keshi Pearl Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Brooke Gregson
18ct Gold Talisman Heart Tourmaline Diamond Engraved Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Marie Lichtenberg
18ct Gold Milky Way Locket Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Laura Vann
18ct Gold-Plated Silver Cecily Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Ellis Mhairi Cameron
14ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Choker Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Sia Taylor
14ct-22ct Gold Evening Light Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
A Ceremonial Stack
The-bigger-the-better earrings are perfect for adding attitude and edge, but why not go one step further with a curated stack of earrings? Especially ideal for those brides-to-be who find it hard settling for just one of something, there are some helpful guiding principles to keep in mind for a harmonious composition. Firstly, contrast styles. For example, pairing Alex Monroe's 22ct Gold-Plated Cuckoo Flower Stud Earrings with a stud placed further up the ear will add interest. Secondly, be playful with sizing as differentiation between big and small is key. Lastly, think in terms of texture. In other words: offset ornate and bezelled pieces like Yvonne Léon's 9ct Gold Bamboo Diamond Hoop Earrings with a more pared-back set such as Liberty's 9ct Tepper Gold Hoop Earrings.
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Liberty
9ct Gold Ianthe Star Small Diamond Creole Hoop Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Dinny Hall
9ct Gold Duo Drop Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Stud Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Annoushka
18ct Gold Tulip Earring Drops
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Grainne Morton
18ct Gold-Plated Flamingo and Lion Drop Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Celine Daoust
14ct Gold Triple Diamonds Constellations Chain Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Alex Monroe
Mix Metal Classic Daisy Stud Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Sia Taylor
18ct-24ct Gold Rainbow Tiny Daisy Drop Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Missoma
14ct Gold Fine Diamond and Pearl Mini Climber Stud Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
A Milestone-Marking Bracelet
Unless they’re going to be covered up by your dress, a bracelet for one of your wrists is the final touch to add. But as you’re a non-conformist, steer away from anything predictable and instead wear a sentimental piece that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Take Satomi Kawakita's 14ct Gold Juno Chain Bracelet. Every time you look upon this 14ct gold chain, it’ll instantly remind you of your big day. If you're looking for a little more colour pop, Dinny Hall's 14ct Gold Shuga 4mm Blue Precious Gemstone Tennis Bracelet might be the most elegant "something blue" around.
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Annoushka
18ct Gold Seed Pearl Chain Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Cece Jewellery
18ct Gold Small Horseclip Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Lucy Delius
14ct Gold Stirrup Chain Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
9ct Gold Ianthe Star One Link Blue Sapphire Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Brooke Gregson
18ct Gold Mobius Chain Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Gigi Clozeau
18ct Gold Classic Gigi Resin Bead Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
JENNY BIRD
14ct Gold-Plated Art Heart Chain Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.