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WHAT’S YOUR SOMETHING BLUE?

What's Your Something Blue?

With a royal wedding on the horizon and Kate’s beautiful sapphire engagement ring, I wonder if many brides are considering their own special “something blue.” Weddings go hand in hand with warm wishes, lucky tokens, and a new-found appreciation for tradition. Since the days of the Victorians, brides have maintained the symbolism behind the ancient English rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” This little phrase has served as a mantra for many brides-to-be, so how do we interpret it today and carry its message to our own tradition?

No matter what your ethnic background, when it comes to weddings, immersing yourself with the hope of everlasting happiness just feels right. Therefore, wearing something “old” that has been passed down (such as a pearl necklace, an old brooch) is like a warm embrace; it’s a link to the past, to your family’s history. Something “new” always represents the sweet anticipation of everlasting love and happiness. Something “borrowed” reminds us that we are not alone as we move to this new phase of life. And something “blue,” the color of loyalty and fidelity, embodies the values of marriage. Needless to say “a sixpence” or any monetary token is a wish of prosperity. No matter what you choose to be your lucky charms, make them meaningful and special for your wedding day.

 

Sapphire and Micropavé Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Elegant in every way, these sapphire and diamond stud earrings showcase rich blue oval sapphires surrounded by sparkling micropavé diamonds for a one-of-a-kind gift.

Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
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Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold (7x5mm)
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