Gold or coral: choosing your traditional wedding jewelry

Brides ask this all the time: gold or coral for the traditional wedding? Both are right. Here is how to choose.

Coral for the classic traditional look

Coral is the deep-rooted statement, especially for Igbo brides. A full coral set - stacked necklace, cuff and earrings - reads as heritage and photographs beautifully against ivory and green. If you want the ceremony to look unmistakably traditional, coral does it.

Gold for shine and versatility

Gold bead sets bring light and glamour, and they re-wear more easily to other events afterward. A grand gold wedding set or a gold-plated bridal set suits brides who want sparkle and a piece they will use again.

Match the metal to your fabric

Coral loves green, ivory and deep reds. Gold loves royal blue, burgundy, white and jewel tones. Lay your jewelry against your actual aso ebi before deciding - the fabric usually tells you which way to go.

You can mix, carefully

Some brides wear coral for the traditional and switch to a gold set for the reception. If you mix within one look, let one metal lead and keep the other as a small accent so they do not fight.

Where to start

We stock coral and gold bridal sets at ARINZE, quality-checked with 30-day returns, shipped anywhere in the US from New York.