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Pearls and Gold for the Bride: Earrings, Necklaces and Bracelets
Bridal jewellery in pearls and gold for the wedding day and the morning before it: David Yurman, Mateo and Mizuki fine jewellery, Daisy London, Alighieri and Vivienne Westwood.
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Freshwater pearls set in yellow gold sit comfortably beside an ivory dress and a gold wedding band, which is why so many brides choose them. These are the pieces we would consider for the day and for the morning before it, from £99 to £1,800, all in stock now.
The necklace 
One pearl or five
David Yurman’s Infinity necklace is a fine 18-karat gold chain with a twisted, cable-engraved pendant around a freshwater pearl. £1,350.
Daisy London’s Estée Lalonde station necklace hangs five freshwater pearl drops from a 14ct solid gold chain, £629. The brand’s seed pearl necklace is 18ct gold plate, £169.
The bracelet 
At the wrist
David Yurman’s Pearl Classics bracelet strings freshwater pearls in varying sizes on 18-karat gold, £1,800. Mateo’s is finer: a 14-karat gold chain with one pearl and a single diamond, £675.
Vivienne Westwood’s Graziella bracelet has faux pearls and the Orb plaque, £250, and Daisy London’s seed pearl bracelet is £99.
Wearing pearls on the day
Pearls should go on last, after hairspray, perfume and make-up, and come off first. Match the metal to your engagement ring, and keep one piece as the focus: statement earrings with a bare neck, or a necklace with small studs. Check that earrings suit your hairstyle and veil, and wipe pearls with a soft cloth before you put them away. If you are giving jewellery to bridesmaids, a matching pearl piece in gold plate ties the group together without costing a fortune.
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