Maybe you’ve found your ‘something borrowed’ and your ‘something blue’, and your bridal look is just missing that final ‘something old’. Antique bridal jewellery is designed to bring an element of heritage to your special day, with pieces that hold their own special story.
Unique, sentimental, and timeless, these vintage bridal jewellery pieces are the finishing touch to your wedding day, available from Lancastrian Jewellers.
The Antique Locket: Treasuring Your Loved One
Wedding celebrations are full of small details and gestures. Think wedding favours, first looks, and inspiration from your treasured memories as a couple. The vintage locket is a time-honoured tradition of holding your loved one(s) close to your heart, through a tiny image encapsulated in a protective clasp. In Victorian times, lockets were the most romantic symbol, holding small portraits or locks of hair of lovers and family, and eventually, photographs.
There are two ways you could integrate this into your special day. One, we covered in our ‘Can’t Find Unique Bridal Jewellery? Try These 5 Vintage Alternatives’ blog, which involves keeping a small photograph of your partner encased in your locket. This idea pays homage to Victorian tradition, showing your dedication and commitment to one another. Increasingly, weddings incorporate some odes to friends and family who have passed away and can’t be there. Saving a seat at the ceremony, having a memorial table or including small images of these loved ones in a locket are all ways to make sure they have a place in your special day. In fact, Queen Elizabeth I was known to wear a tiny locket ring containing a portrait of her and her mother, Anne Boleyn.
Vintage Bridal Bracelets: The Last Touch
Bracelets can occasionally be an afterthought for brides, with most people focusing on the earrings, necklace, and the rings. If you’re wearing a long-sleeve gown, it might not be the right choice, but if your gown is short-sleeved, strapless, or with straps, bridal bracelets add the perfect finishing touch .
The beauty of vintage bracelets and bangles is that they come in various styles, designs, and colours, allowing every bride to find something that they completely adore. Link bracelets are simple, yet customisable through the addition of vintage charms, typically appearing in gold and sterling silver. Bangles, on the other hand, can act as more of a statement piece, giving a clean look that won’t become a bother on your wedding day.
Remember, our vintage jewellery stock is constantly rotating, so it’s always best to regularly check our website for the latest finds.
Bridal Pendants: Built for Strapless and Low Cut Dresses
The intricacies seen in vintage pendants are truly astonishing. Whether it’s dazzling old-cut stones or detailed filigree work, each piece is utterly individual. If you’ve tried on your wedding dress and feel that something’s missing from your neckline, an antique pendant could just be your ‘something old’. The chain you place your pendant on is customisable, whether you prefer something more delicate or a heavier feel.
From the stylish art deco pendants to decadent vintage diamond pendants, the versatility of these pieces means that there’s truly something for every bride in our selection.
Incorporating Heritage into Your Wedding with Lancastrian Jewellers
As specialists in vintage and antique jewellery, the team here at Lancastrian Jewellers are here to help you navigate choosing bridal pieces. Every piece we sell is carefully evaluated, and we test each piece to ensure authenticity. Plus, we understand that wedding costs are overwhelming, which is why we offer layaway options and Klarna to help finance your purchase.
Explore our curated range of vintage jewellery today, and contact us for assistance.
