Depending on what part of the country you live in, there’s a pretty good chance it’s still cold and snowy/icy outside. If that’s the case for you, the roads might be a mess, the trees might still be leafless and going outside without at least a few layers of clothing on is probably not the best idea. But whether you live in the frozen Northeast or Midwest or are sitting back in the Sunbelt or the Southwest and making the rest of us envious, one thing is for sure: winter is nearly over.
And no matter where you live, that means the same thing: wedding season is coming! Yes, spring is about to be sprung, and for many happy couples that means the big day is nearing. If your wedding is on the calendar sometime in the next few months you’ve got plenty of things to worry – and be excited! – about. Invitations, rehearsal dinner, your shower, your bachelorette party, flower arrangements and so on and so forth.
But have you picked out thank-you gifts for your bridesmaids yet? It’s easy to overlook this one. Not because you don’t love your bridal party, of course, but because you have so many other things to juggle. Don’t panic if you haven’t figured out what to give your bridesmaids yet, even if you haven’t thought about it at all. It’s common for brides-to-be to wait until the last minute to straighten this one out. And we’re not here to throw another responsibility on your laps. We’re here to gently remind you and give you some possible solutions.
Brides traditionally hand out small gifts to their maids prior to their wedding as a sign of their gratitude for every little thing the bridal party has done to help make the big day as special as it can possibly be. After all, bridesmaids are the unsung heroes of wedding planning. Want them to all buy and wear dresses of your choosing that they’ll likely never wear again? Yep, they’ll wear those. Do you need them to plan your bachelorette party and enjoy the night with you? Of course they’ll take care of that! Looking forward to a wonderful wedding shower? You know they’ll be the ones to make it happen.
It can be a real challenge to figure out what the absolute perfect gift to give them as thanks for making your special day go off as wonderfully as you always dreamed it would. They’ve put in all the work to help make sure your day is one that you’ll never forget. So how do you thank someone like that?
Well, there are a lot of popular gift ideas for this occasion: personalized stationery, antique-inspired jewelry boxes, monogrammed robes, tote bags, body wash/lotion gift packages, fashion emergency kits, etc. But there’s one thing you know they really want above all else, and that’s jewelry.
If you can afford to hand out authentic diamonds to each of your bridesmaids, then there’s no doubt they’ll all leave your wedding with gigantic smiles on their faces. However, diamonds, like weddings, can be pretty pricey. Luckily for you, there’s another option that looks every bit as good and will make your maids smile just as much. The best cubic zirconia jewelry is remarkable enough to appear to be the real thing to all but the most experienced gemologists. Here are five pieces from our collection that are perfect for showing your appreciation to your bridesmaids.
Cubic Zirconia Pendant P7329W
This classic-style cz pendant has a 2.0 carat Asscher-inspired stone and a tapered baguette bail. It comes with an Italian cable chain in your choice of 16-inch or 18-inch length. It’s available in 14k white gold, or you can also special order it as 14k yellow gold.
Cubic Zirconia Pendant P7312W
Another of our breathtaking pendants, this item has a 2.0 carat brilliant round prong set in 14k white or yellow gold. It also features a 16 or 18-inch Italian chain.
Cubic Zirconia Earring E7171W
If a necklace isn’t what you had in mind, consider these high-quality cz stud earrings. Each one has a 1.5 carat brilliant round stone set in a four-prong basket. Their total carat weight is 3.0, and they come in 14K white or yellow gold.
Cubic Zirconia Earring E7170W
These stud earrings also feature brilliant round cubic zirconia stones, but they’re 1.0 carats instead of 1.5, and the earrings have a total carat weight of 2.0. And of course you can choose to get them in 14k white or yellow gold.
Cubic Zirconia Bracelet B7243W
Our last recommendation – but certainly not our least one – is our popular ccbic zirconia tennis bracelet. It has gorgeous 0.10 carat round stones and is set in 14k white gold or the optional 14k yellow gold. At seven inches long its total carat weight is approximately 5.70. Need a different length? Let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate you through special order.
Note: All cubic zirconia weights refer to equivalent diamond carat size.