4 myths and superstitions about bridal jewellery

Jewellery plays a crucial role in any wedding, enhancing and complementing the dress to ensure you look absolutely stunning on your special day. There are countless styles to choose from—ranging from classic and timeless designs to more modern and unconventional pieces. However, no matter the style, bridal jewellery has always been surrounded by myths and superstitions.

Of course, you want everything to be perfect on your wedding day, with an atmosphere filled with positivity, happiness, and love. So, if you’re someone who believes in the power and influence of jewellery, we’ve gathered some of the most well-known superstitions that every bride should keep in mind when choosing their jewellery—to attract good luck and prosperity.

Pearls for the bride

One of the most famous bridal jewellery superstitions revolves around pearls. While pearls are now a favourite choice for many brides, thanks to their elegance, timelessness, and uniqueness, they were once considered a bad omen for weddings.

In ancient Rome, pearls were associated with tears, meaning that wearing them on your wedding day was believed to bring sadness and misfortune to the marriage. For this reason, brides often avoided them to ensure a life free from tears and sorrow.

However, not all cultures viewed pearls negatively. In ancient Greece, pearls were seen as symbols of love and beauty, linked to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Some even dusted the bride with powdered pearl, believing that wearing pearls on such a significant day would bring love and good fortune.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue

One of the most well-known wedding traditions is the custom of wearing something new, something old, something borrowed, and something blue, each representing different stages, relationships, and good luck. Many brides use jewellery as amulets for each of these elements. New jewellery symbolises the new journey and life ahead; old jewellery, whether a personal piece or a family heirloom, connects the bride to her individuality and heritage; borrowed jewellery allows her to share in the happiness of the previous wearer; and blue jewellery represents faithfulness. This is a beautiful way to follow a cherished wedding tradition while attracting happiness to the marriage.

Heirloom bridal jewellery

Closely related to the previous tradition, there is a superstition about wearing inherited jewellery on the wedding day. It is said that heirloom jewellery carries the fate of its original owner, so if it comes from an unsuccessful or unhappy marriage, that misfortune could be passed on to the new couple.

To avoid this, it is best to wear jewellery gifted by someone who has experienced a happy and fulfilling relationship. Otherwise, a safe alternative is to wear brand-new jewellery on the wedding day.

Wedding bands

Wedding bands are undoubtedly the central element of any wedding, symbolising the union of the couple. Given their significance, they are surrounded by numerous superstitions.

• Before the wedding, rings should not be purchased on a Friday, nor should another woman try them on, as this is believed to bring infidelity. They also should not be worn until the actual ceremony.
• During the ceremony, great care should be taken not to drop the rings, as this is said to bring bad luck. In some traditions, it is even believed that the spouse who drops the ring will be the first to pass away. Additionally, if the ring gets stuck on the bride’s finger, it is thought that she will be the dominant figure in the marriage, whereas if it slides on easily, the groom will take the leading role.
• After the ceremony, it is advised not to remove the wedding band, as this could bring misfortune. If the ring accidentally falls off, the exchange ritual should be repeated, with the other spouse placing the ring back on the finger.

As you can see, there are many myths and superstitions about bridal jewellery, and it is up to each bride to believe in them or not. If you prefer to wear brand-new jewellery on your wedding day, we invite you to explore our bridal collection for this special occasion. They are sure to bring you good luck!

*This translation has been generated automatically.