A vintage bridal adage that might help brides start their search for vintage jewellery ideas is:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

The silver sixpence mentioned references the coin used in Britain from 1551 – 1967 which was silver and worth six cents. The adage\’s wording places it as a saying used in the Victorian era which is associated with the word vintage. In choosing how to add vintage to the style displayed by a bridal composition, brides should start searching for items of apparel worn or that mimic the Victorian age and style.

The Internet is a good start to see what vintage jewellery actually looks like and also is handy for price comparisons. Before buying a pearl encrusted choker or those dangling clip on earrings with a resemblance to a Victorian lady\’s jewellery in a painting, a bride might first want to look into the suggestions offered by the old bridal adage.

The first phrase something old uses an item to symbolize the relationship of the bride to her original family as an old relationship that should be carried forward and continued into her new life. Before purchasing any vintage wedding jewellery, the bride might see if someone in her existing family might gift her with a vintage piece of jewellery from a family collection. An heirloom passed on between brides might be an example such as a grandmother\’s ring.

The second phrase something new was to remind the bride to look forward with hope for the future. A wedding is an emotional investment. In modern times that investment is sometimes symbolized by the purchase and gifting of a new piece of jewellery as a wedding set such a wedding and an engagement band. Just because the item is newly purchased does not mean it cannot be vintage. There are many jewellery shops that cater and specialize in providing unique jewellery to its clientele.

Something borrowed in the wedding adage was fulfilled by an already happily married friend who loaned an item to the bride on her wedding day in the hopes that the good fortune and happiness of the successful marriage rubbed off onto the bride. A family member or a friend might offer to let the bride borrow a vintage piece of jewellery for her wedding adornment.

The fourth phrase about something blue meant love, fidelity, and modesty as well as purity.Some vintage jewellery might carry a blue cast to it depending on its age and the stones set in the piece. Blue diamonds are a popular item to show off in some vintage settings.

The last phrase regarding the silver sixpence was to secure its presence in the wedding ceremony as a wish for the newly married couple to have both wealth and a financial security. A vintage coin or keepsake by a wedding shop that sells sixpences might be useful in fulfilling that old phrase.

Certainly adding vintage to a wedding presentation is a grand, elegant way to add style to an already wonderful memory.Trevor Richards writes for Queens & Bowl (www.queensandbowl.com), UK retailers of ivory & co jewellery.

Trevor Richards writes for Queens & Bowl (http://www.queensandbowl.com), UK retailers of ivory & co jewellery.

Author Bio: Trevor Richards writes for Queens & Bowl (www.queensandbowl.com), UK retailers of ivory & co jewellery.

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