Why is it important to pick out beautiful jewelry to match your mother of the bride outfit? Because THE BIG DAY is exactly that—a big day—for the mother of the bride too! A wedding marks a sort of rite of passage for not only the bride, but for the mother of the bride as well. Make the occasion even more special by carefully selecting the “treasure” you will wear on this most “treasured day.” Below, we have created a “look book” for different jewelry the mother of the bride can wear on her daughter’s special day.

Be the ‘Mother of the Bride’ of your daughter’s dreams and of your own dreams! Strike a balance when selecting your precious mother of the bride jewelry: While it is important to keep it somewhat simple and elegant, it is just as important to keep it beautiful. While you do not want to upstage the bride, you also do not want to select mother of the bride jewelry that makes you look and feel boring, or plain, or unattractive. Believe us: your daughter, the bride, wants you to look fantastic at the wedding.  Flashy and over the top? No. But beautiful and classy? Yes! At the wedding, guests will undoubtedly comment that the bride is going to look and be just like her mamma when she gets a little older, and you want her to think, “That’s right! I hope so!” 

a multi-gemstone gold ring and earrings

As a mother of the bride, you have a role of distinction at the wedding. Elegant maternal wedding jewelry can help set you apart from the other guests. You want to look your best in person, and you also want to look your best for the wedding photos! Did you know that out of all the photographs people have ever been in, it is specifically photographs of people at weddings that are among the most viewed by family, friends, and acquaintances—both immediately and in the years and generations to come? Jewelry can add that extra hint of sophisticated sparkle to wedding photographs—photos that inevitably become a part of your family’s legacy.   

A child’s marriage and wedding is special in many mothers’ lives, so we emphasize how important accessorizing for it is! Even if you are not someone who typically wears jewelry, we suggest doing so on the big day anyway when you are the mother of the bride. Putting in the extra effort and adorning yourself for your child’s cherished day will, among other things, show you value the occasion. After all, if not today, then when? The mother of the bride jewelry need not be expensive! Keep reading for exquisite mother of the bride jewelry options that are fit for a queen but affordable for most or all budgets. 

a white multi-gemstone pave ring

As the mother of the bride, you want to plan ahead when it comes to your accessories so that you feel ultra confident in your selections for the wedding day and can turn your attention to fully soaking in the magical aspects of watching your child’s nuptials without worrying about your appearance.  You will already know that you look stunning and that your jewelry pieces are well made well and secure, and you can dance the night away as the extraordinary mother of the bride that YOU ARE.

Do's and Don'ts for the Mother of The Bride Jewelry

For mothers of the bride who are undecided about their wedding jewelry, fear not! We have come up with a list of what to do and what not to do regarding jewelry for soon-to-be mothers of the bride!

  • Do choose jewelry that makes you look and FEEL ultra beautiful and elegant.    
  • Do match/compliment gemstone color with outfit.
  • Do wear jewelry that specifically embodies something meaningful or symbolic of your relationship with your daughter, the bride!
  • Do choose jewelry that is well-made with secure closures.
  • Don’t overshadow the bride’s jewelry. (Example: Don’t overdo it with multiple large statement pieces.)
  • Don’t wear jewelry that does not match with the chosen theme or vibe of the wedding. 
  • Don’t wear uncomfortable jewelry…it is too long of a day…and too important of a day, for that!
  • Don’t forget to coordinate with the mother of the groom/mother of your daughter’s fiancé!

With these tips in mind, we hope you can find the perfect mother of the bride jewelry.  Here are some fantastic options below!

Earrings

Mother of the bride earrings are among the most important accessories for a mother of the bride and should be chosen carefully for this special occasion. A mother of the bride will have important duties on the day of the wedding and will typically assume a hostess role. Earrings draw people’s eyes to one’s face and will therefore help give the mother of the bride that interpersonal connection, and confident eye contact as she greets the guests as a mother of the bride hostess.

gold south-sea pearl earrings

Wedding earrings for the mother of the bride should not be skipped. A mother of the bride will be happy she put thought into her earrings instead of falling into a trap of focusing only on her dress.  Remember that in close-up portrait wedding photos, viewers may not be able to see your full mother of the bride dress, but viewers will be able to see your wedding earrings.
 
No matter what style you choose, keep in mind that choosing earrings with secure backs is especially important for a mother of the bride. After all, you do not want to worry about your earrings falling when you are tending to any hostess tasks, chasing down a bridesmaid, giving a toast, or dancing.
 
Let us explain how to match your mother of the bride earrings with your dress, and with the theme and vibe of the wedding, and provide different earring styles and types.

tanzanite gold earrings

The first step in picking out mother of the bride jewelry is knowing the color scheme of the big day as well as the theme or intended vibe of the wedding and making sure your earrings fit the style. For example, if your daughter has chosen red to be her primary wedding color and is going for an extremely glamorous vibe, the mother of the bride could consider an elegant sparkly dangly ruby earring.  If the bride has, by contrast, chosen a pale sky blue as her primary wedding color, and is going for a nature-inspired boho vibe, the mother of the bride could consider a paler colored jewel or an accessory with the symbol of a leaf or feather.

Mother of the Bride Earrings Extra Tip:  Think about your hairstyle when picking out your mother of the bride earrings! If you have long hair and are planning to wear your hair down, do not choose teeny tiny earrings that cannot be seen.

Here are some phenomenal mother of the bride earrings for the big day for different wedding colors, themes and vibes!


Mother of the Bride Pearl Earrings  
When in in doubt, go with pearls for your mother of the bride earrings.  JTV’s White cultured Freshwater Pearl and White Topaz Accents Rhodium Over Sterling Silver Earrings are an excellent choice. They are an exquisite, sizeable stud earring with a gorgeous halo and radiate timeless elegance. They have a hinge with notched post backing. White Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl Rhodium Over 14k White Gold Stud Earrings are another lovely pearl earring choice for a mother of the bride.

Blue Mother of the Bride Earrings 
Deep blue goes well with many different color schemes, but especially if your mother of the bride dress is blue (particularly cobalt blue, royal blue, sapphire blue or navy blue), consider JTV’s Lab Created Sapphire Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 4.78ctw from the “Old Hollywood Jewelry Collection.” These mother of the bride earrings manage to have stunning visual impact without being over the top or flashy. These earrings’ leverback backing makes them very secure. 

Resort, Lake, Ocean Vibe: Mother of the Bride Earrings

Necklaces

When choosing your mother of the bride necklace, pick necklaces that compliment your dress.  JTV provides different types and lengths of necklaces from which you can choose!

a silver multi-pearl necklace

Embrace maternal glamour when selecting your mother of the bride necklace. The first step is knowing what neckline your mother of the bride dress will be so that you select a necklace of a length that makes sense. You do not want the necklace to get lost or slide partially underneath the neckline of your dress. You want the necklace you have chosen to be visible and flattering in the wedding photos.
 
Pearl Mother of the Bride Necklaces
When in doubt, go with pearls for your mother of the bride necklace. The traditional-colored, creamy white pearls are best such as JTV's 8mm White Cultured Freshwater Pearl Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 18 inch necklace  which is currently $62.99. It is the perfect mother of the bride necklace for those moms of the bride wanting timeless elegance. 
If you know the bride is going for the wedding to have an edgier vibe, silver pearls are an excellent choice such as JTV’s platinum cultured freshwater pearls rhodium over sterling silver 18 inch strand necklace – 5-11mm.

Mother of the Bride Necklaces for a Beach or Resort style wedding
If it is a resort or beach wedding, JTV’s Pearl Simulant Gold Tone Sea Life Charm Necklace is a lovely and fun option for your mother of the bride necklace. The seashell and starfish charms are so charming and will give any mother of the bride a mature mermaid-esque quality! Quite fittingly, this necklace has a lobster claw clasp! If you and your daughter, the bride, have treasured memories of beach or oceanside trips together, this piece will be all the more meaningful to wear on her big day!

Gold Mother of the Bride Necklaces 
No matter what the vibe, theme, or color scheme of the wedding, a gold necklace stands out in a beautiful way on a mother of the bride because the warm, golden hue captures the light, casting a radiant glow that enhances the mother’s natural beauty. Its timeless appeal and versatility make it a classic choice, effortlessly complementing almost any outfit and adding a touch of sophistication. Moreover, a gold necklace carries a sense of heritage and tradition, making it a meaningful accessory that captures the essence of the moment and creates lasting memories. Here are a few wonderful gold necklace options for a mother of the bride:

  • 18k Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 9MM Herringbone 22 inch Chain. This jtv 18k yellow gold necklace has a sort of Cleoptra feel to it without being over the top.  
  • 14k Yellow Gold Clad 24" Textured Rope Necklace 24 inch is a gorgeous textured rope necklace which is twenty-four inches in length. It measures about 1/4 of an inch in width and has a lobster claw clasp.

 
Pink Mother of the Bride Necklaces
Often, at least one shade of pink is seen at a wedding, whether it be as a primary color, or mere hints of it amongst the wedding flowers. From hot pink to neutral pink tones, pink jewelry pieces can be a wonderful option for wedding jewelry.  Pink necklaces can be special for a mother of the bride to wear at a wedding because the color pink is often associated with femininity, love, and nurturing, making it a meaningful choice for a mother to wear on her daughter’s wedding day.

Here a few options for pink mother of the bride options depending on the vibe of the big day.  The first is fitting for a garden-party style or shabby chic cottage style wedding and will remind you of picking flowers with your little girl when she was a child.  The second is for the glamourous pink wedding vibe and would be a great fit for mothers and daughters who love Barbiecore! The third, a pink cultured freshwater pearl necklace, would match numerous wedding timeless wedding venue settings such as a Manor and its more-neutral color goes well with most any wedding color scheme.

Bracelets

This section provides different bracelets and types for the mother of the bride. You want to make sure your bracelet looks beautiful on your wrist as it will be seen often as you embrace wedding guests and shake hands with friends as they arrive for the wedding.

7-7.5 mm White Cultured Freshwater Pearl 14k White Gold Line Bracelet 7.25 inches is an elegant pearl bracelet for the mother of the bride. This bracelet has twenty-five pearls in total. This bracelet’s smooth finish will help ensure it does not snag on delicate fabrics of your dress. It has a fishhook clasp which will allow you to move gracefully and confidently throughout the wedding celebration without worrying about wardrobe mishaps.

Another phenomenal pearl option for mothers of the bride, which will fit with most any wedding vibe, theme, and colors, is JTV’s White Cultured Freshwater Pearl Set of Three Stretch Bracelets.  As it is a set of three bracelets, it is a statement piece. This is a stretch set (no closure) which allows you to slip it on with ease.

This Blue Sapphire Rhodium Over Silver Bracelet 18.27ctw is a fantastic blue option for a mother of the bride!

All of these wedding jewelry pieces enhance your radiance without overshadowing the bride.

Rings

When selecting your mother of the bride ring (or rings), keep in mind that, as the mother of the bride, you will be shaking hands with a lot of people that evening. You will also be tending to hostess tasks. As a practical matter, it may be best not to overdo it with multiple rings with large or potentially sharp sharp rings. In short, do not overdo it with multiple large statement piece rings.

a white multi-gemstone gold ring and earrings

The rings of focus at a wedding should be the symbolism of couples’ wedding rings, but it is very appropriate to wear at least a couple tasteful rings celebrating the occasion. Beautiful mother of the bride rings complete the look.  Your hands will likely appear in dancing photographs as well as in photographs where you are helping your daughter, the bride, get dressed.

Here are some phenomenal mother of the bride rings for the big day for different wedding colors, themes and vibes!

Conclusion

No matter your budget, do not skip the opportunity to pick out mother of the bride jewelry for the big day! In essence, the process of selecting wedding jewelry for the mother of the bride goes far beyond mere adornment—it’s a celebration, a recognition of a pivotal life moment. This jewelry serves as a tangible symbol of the profound rite of passage embarked upon not just by the bride, but by the mother of the bride as well.

The careful curation of mother of the bride accessories is an eloquent expression of elegance and sentimentality, and the cherished connection with your daughter, the bride. These pieces, meticulously chosen, become an integral part of the day’s narrative.

white pearl necklaces and bracelets

Embracing the do’s and don’ts — matching gemstone colors, opting for well-made pieces, and coordinating with the mother of the groom — ensures that your presence exudes confidence and grace. These jewelry choices are not just accessories; they are a reflection of the profound role you play on this extraordinary day. They add a touch of sophistication and sparkle to the wedding photographs, transforming them into timeless mementos that become cherished heirlooms.

As you shine on this significant day, you leave an indelible mark on your family’s history, a legacy of elegance and love. We hope we have helped you find mother of the bride wedding jewelry that you love!

The Salyers Twins

The Salyers Twins (Brittany, Briana, Josh, and Jeremy). 
The authors are identical twins married to identical twins who own and operate a beautiful wedding venue together. They are jewelry television (jtv) streaming hosts of their show, “I Do X 2” on jtv extra!

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