Bridal

My sister is always drawn towards things that reflected an old world charm, no surprise there as she is an archaeologist. So, when it was time to plan her wedding, there was no way that she would go for anything but vintage jewelry. We dug through our grand mom’s jewelry box to get some appropriate pieces. My sister is a great fan of antique Victorian jewelry designs, so I did some research on it. There are three broad periods through which the antique Victorian jewelry evolved: the Romantic – bold gold jewelry with engraving, enamel work, and serpentine designs. the Grand – the pieces in this period were less glittery than those in the Romantic Period. the Late Victorian – necklaces, bracelets and earrings in this period were largely embedded with diamonds. We searched... 

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On her big day, Marcia Cross had her choice of gowns and accessories, with no concern for cost. So it makes perfect sense that when she walked down the aisle, she was one of the most radiant brides any of the guests had ever seen. Take comfort in the fact that although designers may not be fighting for the chance to make your wedding gown, and your guest list might not include the entire Desperate Housewives cast, Marcia’s look is completely reproducible. Sarah Stephens, a jewelry designer for Dasha Boutique, explains how to capture Marcia’s Hollywood wedding look when you say your own vows. Victorian Class Unsurprisingly, Marcia Cross left no stone unturned with her collection of more than 30 karats of Neil Lane diamonds. Cleverly mingled within Victorian-style platinum teardrop... 

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