History of Wedding Jewelry

For thousands of years, since the dawn of civilization, brides have historically worn beautiful jewelry on their wedding day. Epic times of the 16th century of India, 19th century England, and ancient Greece, brides wore jewelry so historical that there looks have become legend and tradition.

Romance and poetry was the setting for the bride in ancient Greece. Her dress was purple and she wore a crown with diamonds encrusted on it. The Crown worn would consist from a gold reef to a crown of fresh asparagus. Oak leaves represented strength from Zeus. The ivy of Dionysus guaranteed a wonderful party. Apollo’s leaf represented youth. A veil would cover the brides face and jewelry through the wedding and service. When it was time to have the wedding feast the bride would pull her veil back.

A bride in India did not receive an engagement ring in the 16th century. But she did receive other types of jewelry she wanted. Her fiancé, family, and friends would give her gifts ranging from gold, silver, diamonds, nose rings, necklaces, and toe rings as wedding gifts. The jewelry would stand for what part of India she was from and her married status as well as religion.

Wealthy brides in the 19th century in England would receive a diamond tiara from the groom or his family. It was a beautiful piece for married women to wear to formal parties. British brides elected to wear a diamond tiara from their family’s collection as a tribute to their family. The bride would wear a huge white dress, a beautiful necklace, sparkly diamond earrings, and a breathtaking bracelet. The tiara was the centerpiece of it all. This represented the dignity and happiness of the wedding.

Contributing Abazias Diamonds Staff Writer


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