Planning your wedding entails so many situations. Some are small, some are large, but all are just as important. One of the most important decisions you’ll make involves the colour scheme of your wedding. From pastels to glowing jewel tones, a wedding’s colours have great historical and symbolic importance. When picking a colour scheme, be sure to think about the type of jewellery you and your attendants will wear. Whether it’s genuine gemstones or gorgeous faux gemstone crystals, your jewellery will have a brilliant resonance that’s fraught with meaning. Here are some notes about one specific coloured gemstone or crystal, the ruby.
Bridal Accessories -Information on the Ruby
The term ruby is derived from the Latin term “rubeus”, meaning “red.” Some of the most primitive references to this gemstone date back to roughly 1000 BC. The ruby is cited by Marco Polo in his writings. In prehistoric eastern cultures, the ruby was alleged to shield its wearer from enemy attacks. Oriental legends held that if a ruby were to lose its colour and lustre, it was an omen of looming danger or an indicator of the existence of poison. It’s alleged that the demise of Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was foreshadowed by the darkening of her ruby. On the bright side, the jewel also is thought to grant longevity, happiness and health. The ruby is regarded as having protective features and is believed to attract friends. The deep fiery colour of the ruby also symbolizes desire, devotion, love, immortality, vitality, confidence, contentment and strength. What bride wouldn’t wish to have all these qualities present in her marriage?
Bridal Accessories -Choices for a Necklace in Ruby Crystals
If the colour scheme you select for your wedding is red, then ruby crystals or gems are a great choice. Why not choose a graceful necklace that contains silver plated branches from which hang clusters of red blossoms crafted from beautiful Swarovski crystals. This necklace includes a sterling silver chain. For a truly spectacular look, there’s a gleaming necklace of beautiful crystals strung side by side like a strand of pearls. Though this necklace has an uncomplicated design, the effect is spectacular. This necklace would be an excellent option for bridesmaids. Should you decide upon an outdoor wedding, pick a necklace with a vine motif entwined with Swarovski crystal flowers in vibrant red. This necklace has an outstanding classic look. Another idea is to merge glass or freshwater pearls with ruby crystals that look as if they have an inner glow. For a particularly ornate look, order the necklace in with gold plating. For the bride who favours simplicity, there’s a necklace that has a carved mother of pearl leaf and a graceful cluster of crystals on a thin sterling silver chain. Finally, to bring attention to your face, obtain a short, five-strand necklace of ruby-toned Swarovski crystals and opaque beads placed along a silver chain.
Bridal Accessories -With its rich tradition and symbolic importance, the ruby deserves a place in any wedding with a red colour scheme.
