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A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)

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I'm still on the hunt for a bracelet for my wedding.  Today my aunt sent me a link to a groupon -- $25 for $50 to spend at Blue Nile.  So I started shopping around and found this bracelet which is almost in my budget if I take into account the $25 savings:




I didn't plan on wearing pearls, but I like that this fits into my color scheme (lots of different neutrals + royal blue), has a little personality without being too loud, and matches my champagne sash and blush colored shoes.

My only hesitation is that it will clash with the earrings I'm wearing because it's different in both color and material:



Thoughts?  Is it a definite no?

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    I don't do jewelry very often, so take this FWIW: I say do it. I like the bracelet and the earrings. It's not like your wrist and your ear lobes are going to be hanging out together enough for people to notice the difference. 

    But that's just my opinion. 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:595fcbb8-30d0-4cd8-aba8-a37f154663c5">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I don't do jewelry very often, so take this FWIW: I say do it. I like the bracelet and the earrings.<strong> It's not like your wrist and your ear lobes are going to be hanging out together enough</strong> for people to notice the difference.  But that's just my opinion. 
    Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

    That's kind of what I was hoping, but I'm also kind of a jewerly novice.  Thanks for validating me!
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    Are you sure you don't want to borrow my bracelet? I'm happy to let you borrow it...and it matches your earrings perfectly!!


    I love the pearl bracelet but not necessarily with the earrings... maybe for the rehearsal dinner?
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:4df253c3-d8f0-4da4-9dad-a267996b6af3">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]<strong>Are you sure you don't want to borrow my bracelet? I'm happy to let you borrow it...and it matches your earrings perfectly!! </strong>I love the pearl bracelet but not necessarily with the earrings... maybe for the rehearsal dinner?
    Posted by cu97tiger[/QUOTE]

    It does, and I'm still thinking about it.  I'm just not sure it's quite the style I'm going for.  I definitely love it, though.  hmmmmm.
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    How sweet of Beth Leia!!!
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    Elle, though I wouldn't think they clash in my opinion, I also don't think that your look would be coherent.   The bracelet is pretty I like it.  But I'm not sure that it works together with your earrings.

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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:5d101ef5-69ef-4b1a-aef5-7dee28535828">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Elle, though I wouldn't think they clash in my opinion, <strong>I also don't think that your look would be coherent.   </strong>The bracelet is pretty I like it.  But I'm not sure that it works together with your earrings.
    Posted by motoLyn[/QUOTE]


    I kind of agree; that's why I asked.  I feel like it would be coherent with everything else though (dress, sash, shoes, hair flower).  So, really, it's the earrings that are the problem.

    ...But, if I call them my "something blue", then they don't really need to go with everything else anyway...  right...  right?

    I'm trying so hard lol.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:f9b99247-6d00-4494-b887-0d32a53a82d1">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!) : I kind of agree; that's why I asked.  I feel like it would be coherent with everything else though (dress, sash, shoes, hair flower).  So, really, it's the earrings that are the problem. ...But, if I call them my "something blue", then they don't really need to go with everything else anyway...  right...  right? I'm trying so hard lol.
    Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

    You are RIGHT!  If they are your something blue then the earrings are held to another standard! 

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    mymissingpuzzlepiecemymissingpuzzlepiece
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    I love jewelry and basically look for more everywhere I go. I also make sure to match all of the time.. I know you love the bracelet, but I don't think it goes really.. I love the bracelet too actually. If the pearls were white or ivory, then I'd say go for it. But in this case.. I don't think it works :(
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    I love both pieces, but I dont really like them together. I like pearls and crystals together, but once you add the sapphire in I think it's too much. Sorry :(
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    Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    Yeah, you guys are probably right. Sadface. I'm kind of regretting the earrings now.
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    mymissingpuzzlepiecemymissingpuzzlepiece
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:77cc0cc9-5014-49da-aeed-7d4d14fb7f43">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I don't really love them together.  I think earrings like these would go better with that bracelet, while still having your something blue: (I have similar ones only with pear shaped pearls.) I love these too, and they seem to match perfectly: Earrings are both from Blue Nile.
    Posted by yaga13[/QUOTE]


    The second pearl earrings match perfectly. Good job yaga!

    And Elle, don't regret buying those earrings... they are beautiful. You just have to find a different bracelet to go with it, no biggie.
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    Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    Yaga, I saw those earrings. I love them. But they're well over budget.
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    i love both pieces but not together I love the earrings yaga suggested.  I love blue nile.

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    I love the earrings and the bracelet...and I would probably wear them together but I don't really know anything about matching lol.


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    What about this:

    http://www.bluenile.com/blue-topaz-sterling-silver-chain-bracelet_19209

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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:3a0b5a81-6635-4015-819b-97ae5709a232">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I love the earrings and the bracelet...and I would probably wear them together but I don't really know anything about matching lol.
    Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]

    Haha, thanks for making me feel better.  I'm starting to feel dumb for even asking.



    Shoes - I love the topaz bracelet, but I don't really like the way thin bracelets look on me.  I need more of a cuff I think.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:3f08db3a-cb7d-4104-b4d8-f45078cac1fa">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]If my pearl earrings were more wedding-y I'd totally let you borrow them (they are like the first set I posted, but have a larger, tear drop pearl).  But they definitely do not make the statement that the ones you have do.<strong> I do think that pearls go with your wedding attire.  Just the colors and your theme.  </strong>
    Posted by yaga13[/QUOTE]

    I agree.  I had just wanted to stay away from them because, honestly, I don't really like pearls most of the time.  I mean, let's call a spade a spade...  pearls are oyster boogers.  I've just never found them that appealing.

    But then I saw that bracelet and now I'm rethinking everything.  Why must I do this?
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    They are.  They're just NMS.  Usually.
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    I don't really do pearls in my every day jewelry. But I loved them for my bridal look. I sort of love that bracelt more than your earrings FWIW.
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    In Response to Re:A question about a bracelet and an AW WR See, Ray, you're not the only one!:[QUOTE]I don't really do pearls in my every day jewelry. But I loved them for my bridal look. I sort of love that bracelt more than your earrings FWIW. Posted by cschiano[/QUOTE]

    Gee, thanks.

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    Really, I kind of agree. The problem is that I already have the earrings...
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    Lol. Sorry I'm no help. You should find a bracelet to match your earrings.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:28a6b6ec-717f-4c27-9429-57abc3c2355a">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: I mean, let's call a spade a spade...  pearls are oyster boogers.  
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    </div><div>If you really don't want the earrings anymore, you could just sell them. Then you could find new earrings to go with your bracelet. But let me ask you.... do you really like pearls? Because even though they might look pretty online, if you've never worn pearls you might not like them when you put them on. Can you remember the reason why you loved the earrings when you bought them?</div>
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    I absolutely love the earrings you have & I'm not crazy about the bracelet.  I'm not big on pearls either though so that could be why.  



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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:d1f35314-ef1d-4d89-829c-5a77fb4d5922">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I absolutely love the earrings you have & I'm not crazy about the bracelet.  I'm not big on pearls either though so that could be why.  
    Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]

    Thanks for the reassurance.  :)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_a-question-about-a-bracelet-and-an-aw-wr-see-ray-youre-not-the-only-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:f61df7a0-c104-4899-84f5-99115d23ab37Post:324e6112-ab43-44f9-9e60-6e2df90e32e1">Re: A question about a bracelet and an AW (WR - See, Ray, you're not the only one!)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think if you do the pearl bracelet in the tuxedo option that Blue Nile has, it would work with your earrings better.
    Posted by desertsun[/QUOTE]

    I considered that one, but I'm not crazy about the heavy contrast I guess.  What about the "aurora" one?


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