It has been said that of
all the pieces of jewelry
in the world, a pearl necklace
is the only thing that a woman
should not be without. And
that’s no wonder, for
a pearl necklace is the embodiment
of classic sophistication
and timeless elegance. It
goes with a variety of outfits,
from casual day wear to formal
evening attire. And depending
on the type of pearl and color,
there are various pearl necklace
styles suitable for the very
young, those enjoying their
golden years, and almost everyone
else in the middle.
The price of a pearl necklace
depends on the quality of
its pearls. Saltwater pearls
are generally more expensive
than freshwater ones, which
are cultured. The sheen and
the thickness of the pearls’
nacre also affect the price,
as well as the size and roundness
of the pearls themselves.
Pearl necklaces of various
colors are available on the
market. Smaller pearls in
light hues of blue or pink
are usually more suitable
for young children, while
the creamier, ivory-toned
pearls are preferred by older
women. Jewelry pieces made
from black pearls are very,
very expensive, since these
pearls are so rare.
According to Chinese folklore,
pearls are the tears of a
dragon. In Roman mythology,
they are the tears of Venus.
Jewelry designers, in their
tireless efforts to do justice
to the legendary beauty of
these gems, have been adding
their own twists to the pearl
necklace. Aside from the classic
strand, the pearls used in
necklaces are sometimes set
in gold, silver or platinum.
Some designers also mix pearls
with other gems to create
a unique effect. Extra ornaments,
such as charms or a brooch,
can also be attached to a
pearl necklace to give it
a personalized flair.
Caring for a pearl necklace
does not involve a lot of
fuss. The most advisable thing
to do is to wear it often,
because if it’s stored
away for long periods of time,
it will dry up and lose its
sheen. The body’s natural
oils will keep the pearls
looking lustrous and fresh.
It’s also important
to avoid having the pearls
come in contact with substances
such as hair spray or body
lotion, since these can also
adversely affect the pearls’
condition.
The popularity of the pearl
necklace has never waned both
among ordinary people and
society’s elite. The
quintessential fashion plate,
Jackie Kennedy, had a passion
for pearls; so does actress
Maria Berenson. Other celebrities
often photographed wearing
pearl necklaces are Michelle
Pfeiffer, Sophia Loren, Jennifer
Lopez and Paris Hilton. The
versatility of pearls is such
that fashion experts are even
predicting an increase in
the number of men who will
start wearing pearl-accented
dress accessories. For now,
however, there is very little
to surpass the elegance of
the sight of a pearl necklace
gracing the neckline of a
woman, whether she’s
a celebrity or not.
Sam Serio is an Internet
Marketer, musician and a writer
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