Crystal and Rhinestone: Cheaper Alternatives to Diamonds
Famous ex-wife Ivana Trump wed actor Rossano Rubicondi recently, and the talk of the wedding wasn’t the couple itself but the diamonds she wore. Guests probably needed to wear sunglasses to view the sparkling bride in her 71.76 carat diamond necklace and 6.39 carat diamond earrings.
We can’t all afford to be this decked-out in jewels, but if you want a dazzling look, your wedding day is the one day of your life that you can get away with more than the usual amount of bling. Rather than taking out a mortgage (or two) to pay for diamonds, why not try crystals or rhinestones instead? Swarovski makes beautiful crystal jewelry that may be too expensive for every day, but when compared to diamonds, the prices sound cheap. Rhinestone jewelry can also be just as glittery and can be found even in mall stores.
You should be able to find both of these options in the wedding dress stores in your area, or try shopping online to compare prices and take advantage of a larger selection (Learn how to shop online safely). You may even want to buy colored rhinestone jewelry for your bridesmaids to wear!
Whether you go for diamonds, crystal or rhinestone, you’re sure to glitter for your new husband, guests, and in the photos you’ll have to commemorate the event. (To make your crystals shine during your wedding day, read how to clean crystal)


Isabella said on, October 02, 2008
Not necessarily. As long as the gems aren't too big or too colorful. I think gem beads can help subtly accentuate the wedding dress. But that's just my opinion.
Tia said on, September 15, 2008
View 2 CommentsI dunno, for some reason I think that putting gems to wedding gowns are kinda tacky and gaudy. I like them simple and clean, with the beauty of the gown coming from the cut and the design rather than what you put in them.