So you wanna get married, but you’re broke? Well, lucky you, because I just happened across a really cool vintage engagement ring for the insanely reasonable price of $195. That’s right, $195, folks.

 
Purty, ain’t it? 14k gold and a .10 carat diamond. So, yeah, it’s not huge, but it’s beautiful. And it has a subtle, old-fashioned charm that some big rock just can’t match. Available from Lone Star Estates.
Photo Credits: Lone Star Estates

So, it’s a recession, you know that already. Maybe you’re broke, or maybe you just don’t want to go broke having a wedding, either way, the time is nigh for cost cutting. One of the biggest ways to get broke before your even get to the altar is by blowing a whole lot of money on wedding jewelry. If you just want something simple and sweet to remind you of your love, then flash a quick pic of this baby to your beau.
I think this sweet little ring would work as an engagement ring OR a wedding ring, or as …read more

The market is flooded with wedding jewelry claiming to be unique and personalized. But this band by Chris Parry really makes good on that promise by imprinting the interior of the band with your fingerprint. I think that this is a really sweet, and totally not cliché, way to put a little something of yourself on your betrothed’s ring finger.

The band itself is sleek, simple, all the things a ring you’ll wear every day should be. It’s also available in other (read: less expensive!) materials. Parry, the designer, says that he makes these rings unique by adding fairy dust and …read more

Of all the wedding duties a groom has, proposing is the most important. It’s a moment you’ll both remember forever, so getting all the details right can, I’m sure, be nerve-wracking. I can only imagine how nervous my man was when he got down on one knee. Er, well, he got down on two, actually, he was kneeling, but anyways. Ring selection is the only part that us ladies may have a say in, in terms of the proposal, so if you do, have I got a great idea for you.
I’m going to go ahead and offer the disclaimer that …read more

Wedding season is just around the corner, and pearls are definitely the classic wedding necklace of choice!
I love this simple, elegant necklace with its pair of freshwater pearls hung on sterling silver chains.

The necklace will complement you and your dress without overpowering it – perfect for the bride who wants to go with a restrained, classic look.
Etsy seller “Here Comes The Bride” specializes in handmade wedding jewelry, so it’s definitely worthwhile checking out their website for more indie wedding picks.
image: Here Comes The Bride

Want to see a few more pictures from my wedding?
I’ve talked about my collection of vintage porcelain pins before…
And how to stop strapless sandals from flapping as you wear them…
I think I’ve even mentioned that I love designing jewelry?
Here it is in action

When my mother was married, my grandmother (her mother in-law to be) loaned her a porcelain flower brooch to wear in her hair.  Now that I’m engaged, I wanted to wear the same pin that my mother did, and my grandmother before her.There  was one small problem.
My Nana couldn’t find the pin.  She looked all over her house.  My aunt looked all over her house.  My parents even looked all over Nana’s house.
And no pin.
“Oh well” I thought, I’m sure I can find more.  So I started building up my own collection of porcelain flowers to wear.

And then, Nana found …read more

With the right neckline, I think this could be absolutely gorgeous for the summer bride… As you probably have guessed, I prefer the unusual.

Via at Jewels by Jessica