What's with the pearls?

BabyKaykes

After scoping out tons upon tons of Bio, and then surfing for "wedding jewelry", I've come to realize that there seems to be some sort of "pearl" theme. What's the deal? Is there some sort of tradition behind that?

Personally, I'm not a pearl fan, so I won't be wearing them...but I'm curious....

dawnmorgan2008

I don't know where the tradition started but brides often receive a pearl necklace as a wedding gift. Either from the groom or her parents. It's also just a natural to pearl with a white or ivory dress.

Moneypenny424

Pearls are traditional and classic, so many brides choose them. 

nhelene

I wouldn't call pearls "traditional" as much as I'd call them 'classic'.  A pearl strand has long been a sign of wealth, as not every woman could afford them, and if they did it was likely their best piece of jewelry.  And you wear your best jewelry to your wedding, pass it down to your daughters, etc. 

And they typically match everything, unlike other styles of jewelry that you may need to make sure looks ok with the dress.

I'm wearing pearls because I recieved them as a gift, and I'm sure lots of other brides borrow them or have them passed down.

StacyLee61786

I know that for me the pearls are something meaningful. First, they are my birthstone and second my grandfather made it a tradition to buy me an inch of pearls every year until I was 18 in the end leaving me with a full necklace. I don't think that it's so called traditional but just very popular.

future-mrs

They are classic/tradition/elegant/etc.  As far as the meaning, back in the really old days they symbolized 'unblemished perfection'  They are one of the oldest gems and used to be extremely valuable as well.  In some cultures, they are considered the only "wedding gem." 

Some even believe they prevent the bride from crying at her wedding...there's several different meanings and traditions with pearls along the way.  Google it, you'll find several interesting articles.

I'm wearing them because I think they look classic and elegant.

chelley599

I wasn't really planning on wearing them because they are not so much my style but when we went wedding dress shopping, my mom gifted me a beautiful strand with matching earrings that she got in Japan (where he lives).  SO now I will be wearing pearls

tldh

They are classic, understated and elegant.  They fit my personality better than rhinestone, glass or CZ jewelry.

The ones for my wedding all have a special meaning - the earrings were a 21st birthday present from mom and dad.  The strand of pearls was a present for being a Godmother and the Tin Cup pearls that fit just inside the stand and make a nice silhouette were a college graduation gift from my grandfather.

Knittibell

I have this thing about fake jewelry. Apart from antique costume jewelry, I really would never buy costume jewelry. I certainly would not want to be married in CZ's, glass, etc- but that's me.

Pearls are classic, timeless and elegant. You can never go wrong with a nice set of pearls!