A gold, bow-shaped comb conceals the ends of a French braid that begins at the nape of the neck and finishes at the crown.

Vintage gold hairpin with pearls, Seed House, $495; 646-336-7333. 18kt-gold earrings, Leslie Green, $3,850; at Saks Fifth Avenue, 877-551-7257. Pearl-and-crystal necklace, Debra Moreland for Paris, $315; 513-542-8345 for stores. Pearl necklace, Coleman Douglas, price on request; pearls.co.uk. Silk chiffon gown, St. Pucchi, $12,000; 310-443-1105.