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Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Gold Necklace Design

wedding gold necklace design

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion to be celebrated by all, commemorating the joyous festivities that celebrate love and a new life together. Amidst the preparations, looking your best is equally important as getting everything ready, and that means picking out the right gold necklace that complements your wedding dress. Here are some helpful tips for choosing the perfect wedding gold necklace for this special day.

 

Match Your Dress

Your gold necklace should be of a design that complements your wedding dress well. One simple way to do that is to match it based on the neckline of your dress. If you are wearing a V-neck dress, a necklace with a resplendent pendant may be an excellent choice, while strapless dresses can pair nicely with a choker necklace. If your dress features numerous unique embellishments or designs, a simple gold necklace can still serve as a beautiful statement piece. Remember that you should always pick the dress first before the jewellery, and not the other way around.

 

Match Yourself

Equally important is to have your gold necklace match your skin tone, facial shape, and even hair colour. You can always prioritise certain aspects more than others, but it still helps to find a necklace that matches your other qualities as well. For example, if you have fair skin, white gold can provide a marvellous yet understated quality to your necklace, while warmer skin tones may benefit from the classical elegance of yellow gold or the exquisite beauty of rose gold. If need be, consult a professional jeweller to help you find the right match.

 

Pairing Accessories

It also helps to think about how your necklace will look alongside your other wedding jewellery, including your rings, earrings, and even bracelets. Carefully balance your choices and ensure that you avoid too many statement pieces at once, as this can overwhelm your wedding ensemble. Ensure that you coordinate the details to achieve a cohesive, harmonious look, but try not to go overboard with the finer points.

 

Choose the Right Length

With any gold necklace, the right length can make a substantial difference to your overall appearance. If it is too short or too long, it can easily disrupt the balance of your look or diminish the necklace’s charm, preventing it from complementing your wedding look. While it is possible to lengthen or shorten a necklace, it may be better to find the right length from the get-go. To accomplish that, take a string and measure it to the same length as a gold necklace you are keen on. Place the string around your neck to get a feel for its overall length and where the pendant will fall (if you are opting for one). Consider the necklace’s other qualities as well when choosing one for your wedding look.

 

Less is More

You do not need to layer your wedding dress with multiple gold necklaces, nor will you need to pick the most elaborate or extravagant designs to go with your wedding look. While you can opt for something ornate with a simple wedding dress, a minimalist approach can still yield extraordinary results. Moreover, you still need to consider other practical aspects, such as your budget and overall comfort. It would also be a shame if you bought a gold necklace solely for the occasion, only to put it aside after the wedding and never wear it again. After all, a good necklace should complement, not overshadow, your ensemble.

 

Prioritise Comfort

On that note, your comfort should always be prioritised, especially if you are going to wear your gold necklace throughout the entire day. If you know that you will be strutting your stuff on the dance floor, a bulky, heavy necklace might add unnecessary weight. Similarly, a short necklace might end up chafing your skin if it is too small for you or if you wear it for the entire day. Your necklace should look as good as it feels to wear, so be mindful of what your day will be like while you wear the necklace over the course of the day. Try to pick out thin, lightweight necklace chains and small, yet meaningful (or even dazzling, or both) pendants that suit you perfectly.

 

Wear Sentimental Pieces

It can be significant to wear a sentimental piece as part of your wedding ensemble, as it symbolises something near and dear to you. Whether it is an heirloom necklace passed down from generation to generation within your family or a loving gift from your late grandparents, wearing a sentimental piece is akin to having a piece of history with you. Of course, the last thing you want is for the sentimental piece to feel like an afterthought instead of an actual statement piece for your wedding ensemble. You could opt to find a gold necklace and pendant that closely matches the sentimental piece, or you can have it worn for your reception instead. Consider consulting your family or close friends for valuable insights.

 

Minimise Trends

You would undoubtedly have a personal style you like, and it is always a good idea to embrace your preferences. Trends can offer unique looks and charms, but you should consider looking beyond these trends, as they often come and go in a matter of weeks or months. Instead, choose your gold necklace based on something that you know you want, whether it may be to match your personal preferences or wear a sentimental piece that means the world to you. It can be much more meaningful to craft something of your own instead of relying on the latest trends that everyone else follows.

 

Select the Best Gold Necklace For Your Wedding Day

At Merlin Goldsmith, we offer a diverse selection of 916 gold necklaces that are perfect for your joyous and momentous wedding day. With years of experience in the industry, we aspire to be Singapore's No. 1 gold jewellery store. We welcome you to our store to admire our luxurious collection and pick out your favourites for any special occasion.