If you're looking for inspiration for your bridal look or you're simply a lover of jewelry with a story, this article is for you.
Bridal jewelry is more than just an accessory. It's imbued with meaning, traditions, and details passed down through generations. At ACUS, every collection we design has a soul… and ETERNAL , our new bridal collection, is no exception.
Today we bring you 8 interesting facts about bridal jewelry that will make you look at your earrings or necklace in a new light.
1. The "something borrowed" tradition included jewelry
The custom of wearing “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” has a deep symbolism. The borrowed jewelry often came from happily married women, as a way of “inheriting their good fortune.”
2. Pearls symbolize purity and happy tears
In many cultures, pearls have been a favorite material for brides because they represent purity, femininity, and wisdom . Interestingly, in ancient Greece, they were also believed to protect the bride from sad tears during marriage.
3. In ancient Egypt, brides were buried with their favorite jewelry
For the Egyptians, jewelry held spiritual value. Brides often wore highly symbolic pieces on their wedding day... and they also took them to the tomb! They believed these pieces would accompany them in the afterlife as symbols of beauty, power, and spiritual protection.
4. The bride's jewelry used to be a hidden message
In the Middle Ages, many brides wore jewelry with engravings, stones, or colors that hid messages: fidelity (sapphire), eternal love (ruby), protection (turquoise), or abundance (garnet).
Many jewels were used as discreet amulets at weddings.
5. The most expensive jewel ever worn by a bride was Meghan Markle's diamond necklace... but it wasn't hers!
It was on loan from Queen Elizabeth II and is valued at over €1 million . This custom remains common among royals: almost all the tiaras we see at royal weddings are on loan and form part of the family's collection.
6. In Japan, brides sometimes change their jewelry up to 3 times.
During a traditional wedding, many brides have up to three outfit changes, and with each one, a complete change of jewelry. It's a way to honor both families and show respect for the rituals of each moment.
In Spain, it is increasingly common for brides to choose two pairs of earrings for their big day: one inherited or full of sentimental value for the ceremony, and another more modern and daring one for the celebration, with which they feel more identified and free.
7. Did you know that there is a type of jewelry just for brides in India?
It's called a Mangalsutra , and it's a black and gold necklace that the groom places on the bride during the ceremony. It's more important than the ring and is considered the visible symbol of marriage .
8. More and more brides are choosing pieces that they can wear beyond the wedding.
“That’s why at ETERNA we design jewelry with a bridal soul… but designed to accompany you long after. Because elegance isn’t kept in a jewelry box, it’s carried with you.”
What does all this mean to you?
Your bridal jewelry is not just an accessory. It's a symbol.
It's a way of saying who you are, what you value, and how you want to remember that day.
At ACUS, we have created the ETERNAL collection to accompany you in that unique moment… and in all those that will come after.
