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Convertible Jewelry

Wouldn’t it be nice if that tiara you’re so in love with could be worn after the wedding day? Now it can: Convertible jewelry is all the rage these days, with headbands worn as bracelets, brooches turned into hair ornaments, earrings doubling as charms. At a time when bridesmaids are finally getting to wear outfits they’ll put on again, it makes sense that the bride should get more baubles for her bucks too. (There’s another trend emerging of brides wearing one engagement/wedding ring, but that’s a different, um, story.)

Enhancing the stone.
In addition to being cost-efficient, convertible jewelry cuts down on the baggage, and the time to shop. Wedding-jewelry kings Swarovski Crystals are making gorgeous tiaras that double as bun holders. The best part? You buy once! TigerlillyJewelry.com, which specializes in convertible jewelry, has a whole online selection for you to choose from. There are workshops that teach you how to make convertible jewelry yourself, as well as books devoted to the craft. If you have the time to make it yourself, it’s a great way to incorporate more of your personality into the wedding, and to dazzle your friends with what looks like a magic trick. If it’s all Greek to your clumsy hands, let the pros do it for you. The last thing you want as you walk down the aisle is for that double-duty tiara to open up into a bracelet.

Double duty jewels.
Don’t be fooled into thinking everyone’s hip to this trend. Any unethical salesperson, when asked, will say “Of course you can wear that drop earring as a tiara,” and then snicker as you walk away. Stick to companies that specialize in making convertible jewelry. Here’s a hint: If the jeweler thinks “convertible jewelry” refers to your getaway car, he’s probably not the right person to talk to. Like every other aspect of your wedding, it’s not going to appeal to everyone: You might want a tiara that only doubles as a wonderful keepsakes treasure. The important thing is that you go with your heart, and, if that heart happens to double as a brooch, more power to you.

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