Guest Blog: 2020 Wedding Jewellery Trends with Ramsdens Jewellery

Choosing jewellery for your big day can be notoriously difficult, but taking a look at the current trends can help you make the right choices. Here, Jack Jahan from Ramsdens Jewellery, shares five of the top wedding jewellery trends for 2020.

Jewellery can make or break your wedding day outfit, but getting it right can sometimes prove difficult. As well as considering the style of pieces you should be wearing, you will also need to think about the number of accessories you’ll be able to wear without overdoing it.

So, if you're getting married this year and are looking to be inspired for your big day, what better place to start than the 2020 wedding jewellery trends themselves? Here, I will be sharing some of the biggest and best accessory styles to say "I do" in.

Ethical and Sustainable Jewellery

It's no secret that people across the globe have been increasingly focussing on ethical shopping, but this is set to rocket for the jewellery industry. In fact, Mintel's Jewellery and Watch Retailing Report 2019 showed that sustainability and ethics were the most important buying factors for 55% of UK jewellery buyers. So, if you're already buying ethically, or want to begin, your big day is a great opportunity to do so.

Although there used to be concern over the inauthenticity of man-made and synthetic diamonds, precious metals, and gemstones, modern versions of these make it almost impossible to tell the difference at face value. If you're set on having the real deal, investing in pre-loved pieces or those made from recycled precious metals and diamonds means you can still get the beauty of genuine pieces without contributing to any negative environmental effects.

Incorporate emeralds

Colourful gemstones can lend your wedding outfit a traditional look, and one gemstone that is making its comeback in 2020 is the emerald. The vibrant green stone is commonly associated with luxury and royalty so, if you've gone for a simple dress and want a pop of colour, I recommend investing in some beautiful emerald jewellery to make a statement with.

As you'll want your engagement and wedding bands to be the centre of attention on your hands, it's best to avoid wearing an emerald ring alongside them. Instead, consider emerald earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. You could even wear jewellery that combines diamonds and emeralds for an extra luxurious touch.

Go golden

For a while, gold jewellery signified an older fashioned style. However, the popularity of this gleaming precious metal is on the rise again, and it might be just what you need to create an even more luxurious aesthetic with your wedding day outfit. So, if you want to ensure you're an on-trend bride this year, be sure to search for gold accessories like bracelets, bangles, earrings, and any other pieces you might want to wear on the big day. If you feel like wearing hair accessories to hold your veil in place or simply to add some extra detail to your look, think golden hair slides and hairbands.

As mixing and matching metals is becoming more popular, you won't have to worry about whether these golden accessories match your engagement and wedding bands or not. In fact, you can even buy jewellery that combines more than one metal colour within the same piece for an ultra-modern look.

Try cluster diamonds

Diamonds are one of the most versatile and luxurious gemstones you can wear, whether that's on your wedding day or not. But, why not mix it up a little and try clustering them? There are no rules when it comes to clustering your diamonds, apart from there being asymmetry between them. So, while cluster rings may originally have meant having a ring with a number of the same diamonds bunched together, the 2020 take on this emphasises a mix and match approach.

Choose pearls

Pearls were given a new lease of life in 2019 after being considered old-fashioned for many years. And, it looks like they're here to stay in 2020.

Pearls can make a statement all by themselves so, if you choose to wear these on your big day, you'll want to go lightly with other accessories to ensure you don't overdo it. If you will be wearing a pearl necklace, any earrings or bracelets you choose should either match, or be kept simple so everything looks coordinated.

You could even source some pearl hair slides to hold your veil or hairstyle in place. You can never be too creative on your wedding day!

Your wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life, so you'll want every little thing to be right, including your jewellery. Get inspired for the big day with one of 2020's five wedding jewellery trends, or incorporate multiple trends for an extra glamorous effect.