Bridesmaids’ Gifts Part I
January 26th, 2007 @ 4:14 pm by Mrs. Plumeria
So, I’ve decided to DIY some lariat necklaces for my bridesmaids as a major part of their gift. After seeing some beautiful Swarovski pieces at various places, and their hefty price tags, DIY was the way to go once I brushed up a little on my jewelry-crafting skills. (Gotta say: that haircomb gave me a lot of practice!)
Granted, even this way, supplies alone will run me over $40 a necklace, but the result will be a high-quality, all sterling silver and Swarovski necklace that I hope they will be proud to have. Now here’s where I need your help: I can’t decide what color to make these necklaces! On one hand, my wedding is a pale teal/aqua, so a bluish-gray and aqua color necklace would enable them to wear it that day, but it would not be a versatile piece after that. The two other color palettes that I’m also considering are both more neutral and could be worn afterwards, though they would not match for the wedding day. This would be all right, as I have already informed them that they have freedom in terms of jewelry, accessories, and hairstyles. But is jewelry given as a thank-you gift to bridesmaids inherently supposed to be for wedding-day use?
Here are the sterling silver and marcasite toggle clasps I purchased for the prospective pieces (to get your own, try Ebay, as I did, or www.starclasps.com). These will be used at the front of the necklace instead of the back, with a Swarvski baroque drop pendant hanging from it.
Pic from Ebay seller’s auction.And here are my colors, laid out in groups so you can see my vision:
BLUE: Light aqua, Dusty aqua, Jet black, and Tahitian gray
BLACK: Platinum gray, Jet black, and Tahitian gray
BROWN: Sand, Smoky topaz, and Deep bronze
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7 Responses to “Bridesmaids’ Gifts Part I”
I found a swarovski lariat at nordstrom rack in SF for about $50, it was clear/silver/blue. I’m wearing if for the wedding. I bought my MOH a swarovski necklacke & earring set for around $30 at anne taylor, it’s the brown/bronze color above. just thought I’d mention, as you might want to look around a little more…
Maybe you can mix and match the colors so they can be worn both at the wedding and on any normal day. i was thinking of making necklaces with white pearls and clear swarovski crystals which was really pretty when i saw it in the store. An aqua blue and white pearl or maybe add some pink too. But i like the first combo a mixture of light and dark colors is nice and versatile.
I like the first combo. Like the pp said, it is more versatile. Also, i know when I wear neutrals, I like a splash of color to brighten it up.
wow this is going to make your decision tough! the answers are all so evenly split. i voted for black, but the blue is really pretty too!
I was given my bridesmaid’s thank you as part of the groom’s speech at the reception so there was no way that I could wear it on the day. I like the blue combo best, not nec because it’s your wedding colours and best for the day- just cos I prefer those colours. Though if you want to guarantee wear after, the black colouring may be the way to go…xx
Smoky topaz Swarovski crystals are beautiful a touch of class.
Mrs. Plumeria, San Francisco
Age and Occupation in 06: 22, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, High School Teacher
Engagement Date: December 30, 2005
Wedding Date: May 12, 2007
Venue: Hotel Ballroom
About Me: I love all things artsy and unique, and it has become a passion of mine to incorporate these attributes into my wedding (and become DIY royalty in the process). Other than dreaming up projects for the wedding, my latest hobbies include working on my computer, playing with my cute pet bunny, or shopping at Target/Barnes and Noble with my fiance.
I have a necklace with a fairly simple smoky topaz pendant and I get compliments on it ALL the time! It’s unique and striking, but I don’t know your ‘maids.