Jewelry for the Mother of the Bride and Groom: How to Choose the Right Pieces
Quick answer: the mother of the bride or groom should choose one statement piece (a multi-strand pearl necklace, a brooch or a gemstone necklace) and pair it with discreet earrings. The metal follows the dress: silver/rhodium tones with navy, grey, blush and lavender; gold tones with green, coral, beige and warm shades. A silk scarf or stole completes the look in church.
Why the mother's jewelry matters
After the bride, the mothers are the most photographed women of the day: they appear in almost every family photo, at the altar and at the reception. The right piece adds presence and light to the face without competing with the bride. The rule is simple: elegant and important, never dazzling.
1. The multi-strand pearl necklace: the choice you can't get wrong
Pearls are the ceremony jewel par excellence: they brighten the complexion, suit every age and match every colour. For a mother of the bride who wants a touch of class, a multi-strand necklace has just the right presence: the three-strand pearl necklace with gold clasp or, for a truly striking piece, the hand-knotted vintage five-strand pearl necklace.
2. The jewel brooch: refined and traditional
On a suit jacket, a coat or to fasten a wrap, a brooch is the most elegant and least expected accessory. A flower brooch with zircons and a green stone or a rose-gold-tone pink flower brooch adds sparkle near the face without weighing down the neckline.
3. A gemstone necklace: for those who love colour
With a plain dress, a necklace with natural stones or crystals can become the focus of the look: pearls with aquamarine and amethyst for lavender, blush or pearl-grey dresses; rose quartz and onyx for dusty pink or midnight blue.
4. Earrings: discreet when the necklace is bold
With a statement necklace, simple studs are enough, such as the pearl stud earrings. If you choose a brooch instead, you can go brighter with the zircon and pearl earrings.
5. Silk scarf or stole: elegance and covered shoulders in church
For religious ceremonies it is customary to cover the shoulders. A pure silk stole or a 90x90 Laura Fabbri Design silk scarf does it with style and remains a keepsake to wear long after the wedding.
Mother of the bride and mother of the groom: coordinate without copying
The two mothers don't need to dress alike, but it's lovely when their styles speak to each other in photos: same colour intensity, same level of formality. One idea: choose the same metal tone (both silver or both gold) with different pieces.
Frequently asked questions
What jewelry should the mother of the bride wear? One statement piece (multi-strand pearls, a brooch or a gemstone necklace) and discreet earrings, in the metal tone that best suits the dress colour.
Can the mother of the bride wear pearls? Yes, pearls are the most classic and elegant choice for the mother of the bride and groom: they suit every colour and every age.
Gold or silver for the mother of the groom? It depends on the dress: silver/rhodium tones flatter navy, grey, blush and lavender; gold suits green, coral, beige and warm colours.
How much should you spend on mother-of-the-bride jewelry? High-end costume jewelry gives a fine-jewelry effect for a contained budget: from about €30 for earrings to €160-280 for a multi-strand pearl necklace.
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