A sparkling twist on a classic wedding band! This stunning, in-stock band features a full .25 carat row of sparkling diamonds, which crown a wide, textured band. Priced to sell at just $1,950
June is universally known as one of the most popular months to get married. From the beautiful weather to the longest sunshine-filled days of the year, this month holds a special place in wedding-planning history. One of the most important aspects of planning your special day? Choosing the perfect bridal jewelry–but not just for yourself. As you plan a sparkling, cohesive look that pairs perfectly with your wedding dress, you will also want to think of coordinated options for your bridal party, and possibly also for your mother and your future Mother-in-Law. In today’s blog post, we will be examining popular wedding jewelry trends for 2026, so read on whether you are a 2026 bride, a future bride, or a past bride who loves revisiting her special day over the years.
For the Bride
We love getting the chance to work with couples to help them design their dream wedding sets! From custom engagement rings, all the way to wedding bands that complement each other beautifully and reflect the unique personalities of the wearers, we delight in helping you design your dreams every step of the way
Your bridal jewelry–much like your engagement ring–should reflect your personality and style. Many brides choose jewelry for their wedding day that complements their engagement ring and new wedding band, rather than competes with it. These pieces also establish the overall style, metal color, and level of sparkle that can guide the rest of your jewelry choices. In 2026, bridal styling is increasingly trending towards a “less is more” philosophy, with the engagement ring and wedding band taking center stage. Delicate diamond earrings, dainty tennis bracelets, and understated diamond necklaces are often excellent choices to enhance your wedding set without overwhelming it.
Delicate diamond drop earrings, such as this lovely pair, will enhance any bridal style. Whether you choose to wear you hair up or down, the sparkle on a delicately cascading waterfall of diamond is the perfect choice to complement your look.
Heirloom inspired bridal jewelry–such as a classic strand of pearls, delicate pearl earrings, etc.–are also a popular choice for brides. Choosing to incorporate classic pieces, perhaps worn by or inherited from family members, can be not just a lovely look for your wedding day, but also a meaningful tribute.
A timeless strand of pearls, such as these beautiful Mikimoto pearls from our Estate and Consignment Collection, can provide a beautiful, heirloom-quality style that will look absolutely timeless in your wedding photos.
Other important things to think about when choosing your bridal jewelry, particularly necklaces and earrings, is how you plan on styling your hair, and the neckline of your dress. While certain necklace styles, like classic pendants or strands of pearls, will look good with any neckline, other styles may not. It’s always a good idea to bring your bridal jewelry with you to your final dress fitting, to ensure that everything looks good together. Additionally, the style of earrings you choose has a lot to do with how you decide to style your hair. A classic pair of diamond stud earrings, for example can look amazing with an elegant updo, but may get hidden if you choose to wear your hair down. When choosing earrings for your wedding day, try to bring the pair you wish to wear with you when you attend your hair and makeup trial, to make sure you like the way everything looks together.
For the Bridal Party
This simple, elegant necklace features sparkling lab diamonds set in a protective silver bezel setting, and suspended from a dainty silver chain. Priced amazingly at $330, this is a wonderful choice for a Maid of Honor or bridesmaid gift
Many brides choose to gift their bridesmaids with jewelry for a couple of significant reasons: jewelry is an always appreciated, timeless gift choice that will provide a beautiful reminder of your friendship for years to come. Additionally, many brides choose jewelry as a gift for their bridal party to ensure that the bridesmaids and Maid of Honor have a cohesive look for the wedding portraits. However, in 2026, keep in mind that certain brides are choosing to move away from having all members of the bridal party wear the same jewelry, and are instead opting for a more coordinated-but-individual look in an effort to gift something unique to each member of the bridal party, and to reflect each person’s individual style. An example of this could be choosing different styles of jewelry but in the same metal color, using the same gemstone for each person but set in a unique setting, or even choosing coordinated pieces of jewelry to match the different necklines of the bridesmaid dresses, if each bridesmaid chooses to wear a different style.
For brides and bridesmaids alike, pearl jewelry is a trend that is everywhere for 2026–but not traditional round pearls, as much as large or irregular-shaped pearls. Pearls also photograph beautifully, which is another reason why this stunning gemstone is a popular choice for the modern bride and her bridal party. A reasonably affordable choice to gift your bridal party, petite staples such as pearl drop earrings, pearl bracelets, or pearl pendants are all excellent choices that will look beautiful from the wedding day onward to future anniversaries.
Another trend that has become more noticeable is that some brides are opting to have their bridal party skip necklaces entirely, and are instead focusing on statement earrings. Additionally, one of the most significant recent changes is that mixing metals is no longer considered a fashion taboo, but is now broadly encouraged. Some popular examples of this include a mix of white and yellow gold, mixing silver with gold, and even mixing gold together in one piece, such as mixed-metal bracelets.
For the Mother of the Bride/Groom
A very special way to show your mom and/or your Mother-in-Law how much she means to you is to consider gifting her a piece of keepsake jewelry to acknowledge how important she is on your special day. We recently got to help with this very thing in an incredibly meaningful way: one of our brides was gifted a beautiful tennis bracelet by her future Mother-in-Law. She needed to have the bracelet shortened, and she saved the extra diamonds with a very special purpose in mind–a meaningful, sparkly gift for her own mother and Mother-in-Law to celebrate her wedding weekend.
The bride’s tennis bracelet, a gift from her Mother-in-Law (photo credit: @jackiesteelephoto)
Our bride worked closely with Becca to design two beautiful, wearable bracelets, each set with a specific number of diamonds that represented the number of individuals in their newly joined families. Truly a priceless gift, the mothers were deeply touched by the thoughtfulness and meaningfulness of such a lovely gift.
The bracelet our bride gifted to her Mother-in-Law as a wedding present, featuring some of the diamonds from her own bracelet! The Mother of the Groom bracelet showcased 5 diamonds, which symbolized the bride, groom, his brother, and his parents; the Mother of the Bride bracelet contained 4 diamonds, which symbolized the bride, groom, and her parents.
Other options for a significant piece of jewelry for a special family member include birthstone jewelry (such as a piece featuring your own birthstone, your mother’s birthstone, and your new spouse’s birthstone), a reconstructed heirloom piece, such as a Grandmother’s ring turned into a pendant, a vintage locket featuring family photos, or a specialized charm bracelet, with the charms representing cherished family memories. You can also consider having matching pieces of jewelry made for both the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom together, as our bride did above, symbolizing the fact that two families are becoming one.
Custom birthstone ring we created for a client
In conclusion, the most important part of each bride’s wedding jewelry and bridal party jewelry look comes down to one factor: you. Let your personality become your vision to guide you as you select the pieces that best reflect your dream for your own look and that of your bridal party. Remember that trends are less important than the pieces that speak to your heart, and you will be sure to have a look that transcends generations–and that will breathe life into wedding photos that are as timeless and treasured as the jewelry you love.