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A pearl necklace
adds style to anything she wears. To own a pearl necklace is every
woman's desire. When looking for a pearl necklace there are many
lengths of pearl necklaces: collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera
and rope. Collar pearl necklace are 10 to 13 inches in length and
good for casual wear. The 14-16 inch choker is an incomparable
classic, and probably the most versatile of all pearl lengths. At
18-20 inches, the princess-length pearl necklace makes a perfect
chain for a pendant or pearl enhancer. Matinee pearl necklace are 20
to 24 inches and is great with a business suit or a dress. Opera
pearl necklace are 28 to 34 inches and are perfect for for a dress-up occasion.
Like the
"four Cs" of diamond quality, shopping for pearl necklaces
involves paying attention to a few important elements. It is not easy
to differentiate between natural pearls and high end cultured pearl
with a naked eye. Pearls are believed to be composed of 84% calcium
carbonate and 14% organic binder and about 2% water. The usual color
of a pearl is white or cream but is also available in pink, grey and black.
Choose a pearl
necklace, which will match her lifestyle and personality. Choosing a
right pearl necklace depends on many factors including age, skin
color and occasion. When
buying pearl necklace it's a good idea to base your choice of color on
skin tone. A young woman wears a pearl necklace it leaves an
impression of style, beauty and innocence. An elderly woman wears a
pearl necklace it gives an impression of poise, dignity and sophistication.
When
buying pearl necklace it's a good idea to base your choice of color
on the skin tone of the person they are intended for. In general,
pink pearls look best on fairer skin tones, while yellow or golden
pearls look best on darker skin tones. An elegant pearl necklace is a
great gift idea for special days like marriages, anniversaries,
birthdays, valentines, mother's day etc.
When buying a pearl necklace, there are a few things to keep in mind
including surface, color, size, luster, and shape. The
pearl necklace is strung in many fashions. The center pearl being
bigger and the remaining tapering down the size, is a style in
fashion too. The pearl could be bigger or smaller depending on the
design, if you prefer big sized pearls then one strand pearl necklace
would look beautiful. |
