Pichard Couture: Something Blue!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Something Blue!

Sterling Silver Created Blue Spinel 1/10ct TDW Diamond Earrings

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The time honored tradition of wearing something blue on your wedding day dates back to the Victorian Era. The complete saying is: "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe!" Now, we aren't going to tell you to put a piece of silver sixpence in your shoe as a symbol of wealth, but the other traditions remain good luck omens for brides today! Something "old" represents a tie to the family or the bride's old life, something "new" represents good fortune and success to come, something "borrowed" represents borrowing something that has already been worn by a happy bride to bring good luck to the marriage. Something "BLUE" however dates back to biblical times where the color blue represented purity and fidelity. Royal Blue also represents, peace, wealth and tranquility.

We love the tradition of wearing something blue on your wedding day but incorporating it into your attire can be tricky! Most brides wear blue in their garter belt or in their underpinnings. But our stylist suggests wearing it in your jewelry. A deep blue sapphire is rich and elegant looking and can compliment anyone's look. If you can't afford a sapphire you can wear a beautiful topaz, or get replica's at many stores including our Macy's and Etsy's.com.