Batsheva’s New Bridal Dresses Were Made for Stylish Diamond Jewelry
Designer Michelle Copelman on the diamond pieces that complete the look with the Batsheva Bridal collection.
The Amara dress. (Courtesy of Batsheva)
For decades, bridal fashion has come with a familiar script: the dramatic ball gown, the veil, the carefully prescribed rules about what a bride should wear. Batsheva has never been interested in following scripts.
The cult-favorite fashion label, beloved for its vintage-inspired silhouettes, prairie dresses, playful ruffles, and eccentric sense of romance, has launched a bridal collection that feels refreshingly personal. There are separates, little capes, dresses adorned with oversized bows, and a dreamy dotted-organza mini that feels equally appropriate for a wedding reception or a chic dinner party. The collection is bridal without being overly bridal—a distinction that has resonated with women looking for something that feels authentic to their everyday style.
Meet the Expert
Michelle Copelman is a New York-based fashion designer for Batsheva Bridal. She helped launch the brand’s first bridal collection with Batsheva Hay.
How Batsheva Is Rewriting Bridal Style
“A lot of women change who they are on their wedding days,” says Michelle Copelman, designer of Batsheva Bridal. “All of a sudden they’re wearing this corseted tutu ball gown.” Instead, the Batsheva collection, $500 to $5,000, celebrates personal style, blending romance, nostalgia, and a touch of irreverence.
The jewelry, Copelman believes, should do the same.
The parallels between bridal fashion and engagement rings are impossible to ignore. Just as brides are moving away from traditional gowns, they are also embracing rings and jewelry that reflect their own personalities rather than convention.
The New Rules of Bridal Jewelry
Working closely with engaged women, Copelman has watched those changes unfold firsthand. She has noticed emerald and pear-shaped diamonds set east-west, diamond center stones surrounded by marquise diamonds arranged like petals, two-stone rings featuring mismatched diamonds, sapphires incorporated into engagement rings, and treasured family jewels passed down through generations.
“People are getting so creative with their settings,” she says. “Chunkier yellow gold, signet rings, heirloom pieces. I’ve even seen a black diamond eternity band look very modern.”
That spirit of experimentation extends to the wedding day itself.
While many bridal stylists might advocate restraint, Copelman is firmly in favor of making jewelry a focal point. She gravitates toward oversized earrings, layered bracelets, stacks of rings, and pieces that feel collected rather than coordinated. She is particularly fond of vintage diamond brooches, which she often suggests to brides.
“They’re beautiful investments,” says Copelman, who collects them. “You can wear them on a jacket, in your hair, on a scarf—there are so many ways to use them long after the wedding.”
Why Brides Are Embracing Colored Diamonds
She is also drawn to diamonds with softer, more romantic coloring. Dusty rose, champagne, and subtle blush tones offer an alternative to classic white diamonds while retaining the elegance and timelessness brides often seek.
The result is a bridal wardrobe that invites creativity. The dress is only the beginning; the jewelry helps tell the rest of the story.
Among the designers she admires are Brent Neale, whose whimsical creations often feature floral motifs and colorful gemstones; Rainbow K, known for its sculptural approach to diamonds; Philippa Herbert in London; Serpentine Jewels for vintage-inspired pieces; and French jewelry dealer Véronique Bamps, whose carefully curated collection remains high on Copelman’s wish list.
For specific dresses, her jewelry pairings are wonderfully imaginative.
The Best Jewelry for Batsheva’s Bridal Looks
The Edie Dress
The Edie dress calls for statement-making sparkle. Copelman envisions Rainbow K’s Blossom earrings paired with stacks of Wave rings and a bold cocktail ring on the opposite hand. The result feels effortless rather than overly polished.
The Arya Dress
The Ayra dress, distinguished by its striking blue sash, invites color into the conversation. She suggests blue topaz earrings by Philippa Herbert alongside a meaningful birthstone bracelet representing the couple. Alternatively, remove the sash entirely and let a dramatic diamond necklace take center stage.
The Amara Dress
For the floral Amara dress, Copelman loves leaning into the romance with Brent Neale’s flower-inspired jewels. Diamond earrings with warm-toned center stones create a subtle dialogue between jewelry and fabric, proving that floral motifs can feel sophisticated rather than saccharine.
Bridal Separates: Pleated Skirt and Bow Jacket
And for the collection’s bridal separates—including the pleated skirt and bow jacket she particularly loves—Copelman recommends jewelry with architectural presence. Janie Kruse Garnett’s custom rings inspired by her Bombay design, especially those featuring marquise-cut stones, echo the collection’s playful vintage references while feeling entirely modern.
Ultimately, Copelman believes bridal jewelry serves a purpose beyond the wedding itself. While a dress may be carefully preserved after the celebration, fine jewelry becomes part of everyday life, carrying memories forward for decades.
“For the wedding, it happens naturally that brides start to consider meaningful jewels and building a collection,” she says.
That philosophy may be the perfect companion to Batsheva’s bridal vision. Neither the dresses nor the diamonds are about tradition for tradition’s sake. Instead, they celebrate individuality, sentiment, and personal style. Together, they create a bridal look that feels less like a costume and more like the best version of the woman wearing it.
