What a Pearl!

Fall/Winter 2017

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What a Pearl! | Believed by the ancient Greeks to promote marital harmony, pearls and weddings make a great coupling. Find your best match here

Charleston Wedding Croghan’s Jewel Box fashion Out of Hand White Diamonds Direct gown Gold Creations pearls REEDS Jewelers RTW

Ted Muehling’s pink pearl earrings from RTW (price upon request). Pavé diamond (.07 total cts.) and pearl gold ring from Diamonds Direct ($880). “The Charleston Oyster Dish” from Miller and Mare ($22). Photograph Gayle Brooker

(clockwise from left) David Yurman’s pearl and 18K gold bead fringe tassel necklace from the “Oceanica Collection” from REEDS Jewelers ($3,200 tassle, $3,800 chain). “The Charleston Oyster Dish” from Miller and Mare ($22). Pearl, ruby, and diamond estate 10K gold earrings from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($3,350). Carolina Trends’ 66-inch pearl necklace from The Boutique ($184). Gabrielle Kiss’s 18K gold and pearl earrings from RTW (price upon request). Pearl and diamond (1.1 total cts.) 18K white gold ring from Sandler’s Diamonds & Time ($5,299). In2 Design’s “Mia” baroque pearl and gold-plated chain necklace from The Boutique ($135). Photograph Gayle Brooker

David Yurman's pearl and diamond earrings from REEDS Jewelers ($1,100) Photograph Gayle Brooker

(clockwise from left) In2 Design’s “Mia” baroque pearl and gold-plated chain necklace from The Boutique ($135). Biwi pearl and 14K gold ring from Gold Creations ($325). Robin Haley Jewelry’s pink pearl earrings from Out of Hand ($120). In2 Design’s baroque pearl earrings from The Boutique ($152). Gold-plated collar necklace with freshwater pearls from the Goldbug Collection at Croghan’s Jewel Box ($255). Keshi pearl and sterling silver necklace from Gold Creations ($750). Pink freshwater pearl and rose gold plated necklace from Gold Creations ($350). Mizuki’s freshwater pearl and diamond 14K gold cuffs from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($975-$2,020). David Yurman’s pearl, diamond (.08 total cts.), and 18K gold ring from REEDS Jewelers ($975). Photograph Gayle Brooker

In2Design's pearl and crystal lariat necklace from The Boutique ($128) Photograph Gayle Brooker

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Gayle Brooker

Pearls are to Charleston brides what oysters are to the Lowcountry—a natural pairing. And with style icons like Grace Kelly, Coco Chanel, and Jackie Kennedy as notable fans of the “jewel of the sea,” who are we to argue with its timeless place in fashion? Whether your gown is ivory, white, pink, or patterned, pearls are always a great fit—for you and your bridal party, too. Here are some of our favorite ways to wear them of late.

Vendors

The Boutique: www.theboutiquecharleston.com

Croghan’s Jewel Box: www.croghansjewelbox.com

Diamonds Direct: www.diamondsdirect.com

Gold Creations: www.goldcreationschas.com

Miller and Mare: www.millerandmare.com

Out of Hand: www.shopoutofhand.com

REEDS Jewelers: www.reeds.com

RTW: www.rtwcharleston.com

Sandler’s Diamonds & Time: www.sandlerjewelry.com

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