Your London Wedding - Page number 85 - November/December 2021 (Issue 80)

To create a stunning and timeless bridal jewellery style, certain essential pieces will not only take you effortlessly from ceremony to reception, but are so elegant and versatile that you can enjoy wearing them time and time again after your special day. For example, diamond huggie earrings combined with a classic tennis bracelet will pull together a simple yet luxurious bridal look. If you’re undecided between small and larger earrings, or you want both styles so you can change looks from day to evening, then a pair of transformable diamond earrings are a smart investment — turning them from dainty studs to dramatic drops. Finally, a couple’s exchange of wedding bands is one of the most emotional and symbolic moments of their day. As diamonds represent everlasting love, a wedding band set with sparkling diamonds in handcrafted gold or platinum will look and feel incredibly special alongside your engagement ring. Debbie Schogger | The Diamond Store www.thediamondstore.co.uk Finishing touches TIMELESS DIAMONDS My must-have fashion piece is always a hat. Whether at a wedding, the races, a party or another special occasion, hats are always a wonderful addition to the day. Not only do they add the finishing touch to an outfit, but they can also make you stand tall, and feel even more beautiful. Typically, headpieces, halo hat designs and fascinators are worn at weddings and larger sculptural hats are favoured for a day at the races. The colour you choose will depend on the outfit you’re wearing as well as your skin tone. Fair skin tones look great in cool and ashy coloured pieces, tanned skin is complemented with beiges and honeys, and dark skin tones look incredible with bright bursts like yellow, turquoise, red and green. Your face shape can also determine which headpiece will look best. Those with long faces look great in oversized designs, rounded faces should opt for an angular style and square faces can be softened with rounded hats. Play around with your hat choice, be brave with colours, stand tall and wear it proud. Katherine Elizabeth | Katherine Elizabeth Millinery | www.katherineelizabethhats.com HATS OFF TO YOU THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVES Hoop earrings - The classic hoop earring has become a staple in every jewellery box and is set to lead this autumn/ winter accessory trend. Thanks to their versatility and easy maintenance, a good hoop completes a casual or party look with ease. A great example is the Delicate Prong Setting Open End Diamond Hoop Earrings. Celestial Jewellery - As the nights grow darker, the biggest emerging jewellery trend shines a light on celestial jewellery that sees stars, moons and black diamonds dominate shopping baskets. If you’re after some wedding inspiration, why not try the Halo Engagement Black Diamond Ring. Floating diamond necklace - Striking a minimalist showpiece during the glitz and glamour of the Christmas party season is the elegant floating diamond necklace. Kept pared-back, with a simple cable chain so as not to distract from the glittering diamond. Lab-grown diamonds - With the global supply of mined diamonds decreasing, now more than ever, it’s imperative for companies to opt for lab-grown diamonds instead. Not only is it an environmentally conscious choice as it’s protecting the planet’s natural resources, but it’s a more affordable option for consumers, too. Check out the stunning Princess Shape Pave Setting Diamond Ring pictured. Nilesh Rakholia | ABELINI Jewellery | www.abelini.com LOOKING YOUR BEST 85