If you’re in the midst of planning a wedding, you may have heard of: ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.’
This catchy proverb can be traced back to an old English rhyme and has long been associated with weddings. Incorporating these elements into a wedding day or ceremony is said to bring them luck on their big day and beyond.
The rhyme can be broken down to represent different aspects of a union. ‘Something old’ symbolises life before marriage; ‘something new’ looks to the future together; ‘something borrowed’ is said to bring luck from being loaned an item from another happy couple; and ‘something blue' symbolises fidelity and purity.
Couples have found many ways to incorporate these items into their wedding day, from blue flowers within the bride’s bouquet to a sentimental family heirloom jewellery piece or borrowing a relative's clothing.
One way to incorporate this fun tradition into your wedding day could be through bridal jewellery. It’s the ideal way to meaningfully incorporate this tradition because of its sentimental value. A piece of jewellery can also be worn for years, serving as a reminder of your special day, unlike other items which are often only worn or used once.
For your ‘something blue’, we’ve gathered some top tips for incorporating this tradition in your big day with some of our favourite gemstone designs.
What does a sapphire mean?
Sapphires are a wonderful gemstone that has a story entwined with love. While most people associate sapphires with their well-known blue hue, this gemstone actually comes in many colours. Shades can range from purple, pink, orange to brown, and it is determined by how and where it was formed.
Blue sapphire jewellery has long been favoured by royalty for its beauty, strength and symbolism. Many believe that sapphires represent love, fidelity and loyalty – all qualities needed for a lasting marriage, making sapphire bridal jewellery a thoughtful gift.
What does aquamarine symbolise?
With its name derived from the Latin for ‘seawater’, this serene stone is a member of the beryl mineral family and ranges in colour from pale blue to deep blue green. Mariners believed the gemstone would help calm the waves, allowing them safe passage. This beautiful image translates well to marriage, as aquamarine jewellery is believed to bring the wearer emotional clarity, harmony and tranquillity.
Blue gemstones
As well as blue sapphires and aquamarine, you could also consider tanzanite and blue topaz.
Tanzanite is the blue variety of the mineral zoisite. It’s a popular alternative to sapphires, however its colouring ranges from blue, through violet and purple.
Blue topaz can be very light blue to a deeper blue colour. Its hue is reminiscent of aquamarine, offering a similar striking finish.
Birthstone jewellery
A birthstone bracelet or birthstone necklace could be an extra meaningful gift should the bride’s birthstone be blue-toned. Aquamarine birthstone jewellery is ideal for brides with a birthday in March, while blue topaz is perfect for December babies. September-born brides can opt for sapphire birthstone jewellery. Alternatively, you could signify the month of your marriage with a gemstone.
Earrings
Blue-hued bridal earrings could be the ideal finishing touch for your wedding day look! Whether you opt for bridal stud earrings or bridal drop earrings, the perfect pair of earrings will help accentuate your chosen hairstyle for your wedding day.
If you’ve chosen an updo, such as a chignon or bun, or a slicked-back ponytail, consider a drop earring or chandelier design. This style allows for a statement!
A half-up, half-down style looks great with smaller drop earrings or hoops with delicate details that won’t overwhelm. Our Seville blue topaz silver hoop earrings would be a great choice, as each earring features a single gem for a flash of colour.
If you’re wearing your hair down, consider a paired-back look with studs or smaller drop earrings, such as Marigold, our blue sapphire and diamond stud earrings.
Necklaces
Bridal necklaces can add an effortless touch of luxury to a wedding dress neckline. Our Caroline necklace features a blue topaz nestled in the middle of two diamonds, perfectly framing this glacier-blue coloured gem.
If you’re looking for a traditional look, we’d recommend a halo setting, such as our Ankara halo necklace with a blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds. For a bridal statement necklace, take a closer look at a tennis necklace. They’re eternally stylish owing to their understated design. They’re the ideal bridal necklace for a wedding day and every special occasion after!
In comparison, contemporary sapphire jewellery or modern sapphire jewellery may feature a pared-back design with a simple or sleek setting.
Bracelets
A bracelet with blue gemstones is a colourful alternative to a diamond bracelet for your big day. If you’re looking to make an impact, consider a tennis bracelet. This style of jewellery has a full circle of gemstones which sparkle from every angle. It’s a classic piece that never goes out of style thanks to its simple yet sophisticated look. It makes a statement while remaining subtle. This design most commonly features diamonds, so our Irina tennis bracelet has oval cut aquamarines for a colourful twist on this classic style.
We offer a number of chain bracelets that feature blue-hued gemstones. This style often features a single gemstone or a smaller number to add a subtle touch of colour that’s refined and paired back. Our Trio bracelet features a single blue sapphire framed by diamonds on either side for a beautifully balanced look. A bangle bracelet would also make a wonderful gift for a bride who prefers a minimal look.
Gift sets
A bridal wedding necklace set comprises a necklace with other jewellery pieces, such as earrings or a bracelet. As all the pieces in the set usually match, this ensures a harmonious look is achieved when all worn together.
A sapphire jewellery set or an aquamarine jewellery set makes an incredible wedding day gift as the bride will receive multiple pieces of jewellery that she can then wear together or separately afterwards. This allows for versatility while also remaining very meaningful.
Our Nori Earring Aline Pendant gift set features a drop necklace and stud earrings with blue tanzanite.
Bridal gemstone jewellery
Whatever you choose to wear for your big day, blue gemstone jewellery pieces are a great way to incorporate your ‘something blue’ in a memorable and meaningful way. The jewellery you wear on such an occasion will serve as a memento that can be worn time and time again to help you remember your milestone moment.
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If you’re in the midst of planning a wedding, you may have heard of: ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.’
This catchy proverb can be traced back to an old English rhyme and has long been associated with weddings. Incorporating these elements into a wedding day or ceremony is said to bring them luck on their big day and beyond.
The rhyme can be broken down to represent different aspects of a union. ‘Something old’ symbolises life before marriage; ‘something new’ looks to the future together; ‘something borrowed’ is said to bring luck from being loaned an item from another happy couple; and ‘something blue' symbolises fidelity and purity.
Couples have found many ways to incorporate these items into their wedding day, from blue flowers within the bride’s bouquet to a sentimental family heirloom jewellery piece or borrowing a relative's clothing.
One way to incorporate this fun tradition into your wedding day could be through bridal jewellery. It’s the ideal way to meaningfully incorporate this tradition because of its sentimental value. A piece of jewellery can also be worn for years, serving as a reminder of your special day, unlike other items which are often only worn or used once.
For your ‘something blue’, we’ve gathered some top tips for incorporating this tradition in your big day with some of our favourite gemstone designs.
What does a sapphire mean?
Sapphires are a wonderful gemstone that has a story entwined with love. While most people associate sapphires with their well-known blue hue, this gemstone actually comes in many colours. Shades can range from purple, pink, orange to brown, and it is determined by how and where it was formed.
Blue sapphire jewellery has long been favoured by royalty for its beauty, strength and symbolism. Many believe that sapphires represent love, fidelity and loyalty – all qualities needed for a lasting marriage, making sapphire bridal jewellery a thoughtful gift.
What does aquamarine symbolise?
With its name derived from the Latin for ‘seawater’, this serene stone is a member of the beryl mineral family and ranges in colour from pale blue to deep blue green. Mariners believed the gemstone would help calm the waves, allowing them safe passage. This beautiful image translates well to marriage, as aquamarine jewellery is believed to bring the wearer emotional clarity, harmony and tranquillity.
Blue gemstones
As well as blue sapphires and aquamarine, you could also consider tanzanite and blue topaz.
Tanzanite is the blue variety of the mineral zoisite. It’s a popular alternative to sapphires, however its colouring ranges from blue, through violet and purple.
Blue topaz can be very light blue to a deeper blue colour. Its hue is reminiscent of aquamarine, offering a similar striking finish.
Birthstone jewellery
A birthstone bracelet or birthstone necklace could be an extra meaningful gift should the bride’s birthstone be blue-toned. Aquamarine birthstone jewellery is ideal for brides with a birthday in March, while blue topaz is perfect for December babies. September-born brides can opt for sapphire birthstone jewellery. Alternatively, you could signify the month of your marriage with a gemstone.
Earrings
Blue-hued bridal earrings could be the ideal finishing touch for your wedding day look! Whether you opt for bridal stud earrings or bridal drop earrings, the perfect pair of earrings will help accentuate your chosen hairstyle for your wedding day.
If you’ve chosen an updo, such as a chignon or bun, or a slicked-back ponytail, consider a drop earring or chandelier design. This style allows for a statement!
A half-up, half-down style looks great with smaller drop earrings or hoops with delicate details that won’t overwhelm. Our Seville blue topaz silver hoop earrings would be a great choice, as each earring features a single gem for a flash of colour.
If you’re wearing your hair down, consider a paired-back look with studs or smaller drop earrings, such as Marigold, our blue sapphire and diamond stud earrings.
Necklaces
Bridal necklaces can add an effortless touch of luxury to a wedding dress neckline. Our Caroline necklace features a blue topaz nestled in the middle of two diamonds, perfectly framing this glacier-blue coloured gem.
If you’re looking for a traditional look, we’d recommend a halo setting, such as our Ankara halo necklace with a blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds. For a bridal statement necklace, take a closer look at a tennis necklace. They’re eternally stylish owing to their understated design. They’re the ideal bridal necklace for a wedding day and every special occasion after!
In comparison, contemporary sapphire jewellery or modern sapphire jewellery may feature a pared-back design with a simple or sleek setting.
Bracelets
A bracelet with blue gemstones is a colourful alternative to a diamond bracelet for your big day. If you’re looking to make an impact, consider a tennis bracelet. This style of jewellery has a full circle of gemstones which sparkle from every angle. It’s a classic piece that never goes out of style thanks to its simple yet sophisticated look. It makes a statement while remaining subtle. This design most commonly features diamonds, so our Irina tennis bracelet has oval cut aquamarines for a colourful twist on this classic style.
We offer a number of chain bracelets that feature blue-hued gemstones. This style often features a single gemstone or a smaller number to add a subtle touch of colour that’s refined and paired back. Our Trio bracelet features a single blue sapphire framed by diamonds on either side for a beautifully balanced look. A bangle bracelet would also make a wonderful gift for a bride who prefers a minimal look.
Gift sets
A bridal wedding necklace set comprises a necklace with other jewellery pieces, such as earrings or a bracelet. As all the pieces in the set usually match, this ensures a harmonious look is achieved when all worn together.
A sapphire jewellery set or an aquamarine jewellery set makes an incredible wedding day gift as the bride will receive multiple pieces of jewellery that she can then wear together or separately afterwards. This allows for versatility while also remaining very meaningful.
Our Nori Earring Aline Pendant gift set features a drop necklace and stud earrings with blue tanzanite.
Bridal gemstone jewellery
Whatever you choose to wear for your big day, blue gemstone jewellery pieces are a great way to incorporate your ‘something blue’ in a memorable and meaningful way. The jewellery you wear on such an occasion will serve as a memento that can be worn time and time again to help you remember your milestone moment.
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