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The Different Types of Pearl Necklaces

August 27th, 2009
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Pearls have a wonderful radiance and a peace about them that make them great candidates for beautiful necklaces. When it comes to choosing the necklace for you there are several things to consider.

Pearls used for necklaces come in a few different types, a wide variety of sizes, and even a huge assortment of colors. First of all the least expensive pearl is the cultured freshwater pearl. These are grown rather then simply harvested and makes them more prevalent. Next you have a freshwater pearl that is harvested. More expensive options are saltwater pearls such as the South Sea pearl, the Tahitian pearl, and the Akoya pearl. These are more uniform in shape, size, and color. Pearls come in all sizes and colors ranging from pastels to silver to black.

In additional to pearl necklaces coming in a wide range of types, sizes, and colors the person deciding to buy pearls will need to decide how long they want the strand to be. The shortest option is the collar. This necklace hugs the neck closely and is usually about 12 to 13 inches long. Next is the choker which is 14 or 15 inches long. A princess necklace will run from 16 to 18 inches. The matinee necklace is longer at about 20 to 24 inches. The opera necklaces is 32 to 36 inches and the rope necklace is the longest being at least 36 inches.

In addition to pearl type and the length of the necklace you need to consider what it is made out of. Traditionally pearl necklaces were made of creamy white pearls either in a strand or with a solitary pearl on a chain. More modern necklaces include pearls of all colors and even necklaces that have more then one color on a single strand. You can also find necklaces with pearls mixed with gemstones and or crystals. This gives the pearls a unique look while still having the class of the original.

Pearl necklaces have a lot to offer women whether they are young or old. There is a necklace that is perfect for you!

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Pearl necklaces: elegant, classic and timeless gifts!

August 2nd, 2009
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Pearls are beautiful and exquisite, but it’s hard to believe that these small objects are created inside a living shelled mollusk. Ideally, the perfect pearl is round and smooth. Cultured or freshwater pearls are primarily used in jewelry that is on the market now, but a sea pearl is considered more valuable and desired as far as pearls are rated.

Pearl necklaces are very popular when someone wants to give a gift of a pearl. They are available in so many designs and colors, they are sure to please anyone that receives them as a gift. There are many different lengths of a pearl necklaces. One type is the collar which sits directly against the throat and does not hang down the neck at all. Sometimes, a collar style necklace is made up of a multiple of strands. Pearl chokers, lay at the base of the neck. Princess length will fall down to or just below the collarbone. Matinee length will end at just above the breasts, where an opera length will actually be long enough to reach the sternum.

There are so many beautiful colors of the pearl out there on the market to please any palette. White and black are the most popular colors sold on the market. However, for women that are looking for a different style, purple, pink, blue, green and champagne colored pearls are available as well. Any of these colors would look fantastic in a beautiful and elegant pearl necklace!

Prices in pearls will vary depending on what type of pearl it is, size, shape, orient, luster and surface quality of the pearl. These factors are what makes up how a pearl is graded and appraised in value. The good thing about a pearl necklaces is they can be purchased at a very affordable price all the way up to an extravagant price tag. Regardless of the cost, they are always beautiful gifts to purchase for yourself or for another person in your life that you want to show how much they are loved!

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Pearl Jewelry

July 14th, 2009
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Every woman should own a strand of pearls. However, it is important to know what you are looking for when you are buying pearl jewelry. Pearls come in a number of colors and shapes. Value is determined based on the luster, shape, size and source of the pearl.

Pearls can be either cultured and natural. Cultured means that they have been created with human intervention, and natural means that the pearl is formed in the wild with no human intervention at all. Most pearls on the market today are cultured pearls created on a pearl farm. Of course, pearl jewelry made from natural pearls is much more valuable due to the rarity of natural pearls.

Pearls also come from both freshwater and saltwater pearls. Saltwater pearls are the most valuable. Freshwater pearls come from freshwater mussels and are more common.

The larger the pearl, the higher the price, but the value of pearls and its use in jewelry is mostly determined by its shape. Perfectly round pearls are more valuable and are used in necklaces. Semi-round are also used in necklaces, particularly when their flaws can be hidden. Tear-drop and pear-shaped pearls are used as centerpieces in necklaces or in earrings.

Pearls also come in a variety of colors. White pearls are traditionally more sought after, but recently black pearls have become more popular, particularly the saltwater variety. Pearls can also be found in pink, green, blue, and champagne, but these colors are harder to find.

According to many jewelers, luster is the most important factor in determining the value of pearl jewelry. Luster is most simply defined as the way an object reflects light. The more layers a pearl has, the more valuable it is.

When you are buying pearl jewelry, be sure to ask your jeweler about the source of the pearl, and pay close attention to its size, shape, color and luster.

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Pearl Necklace

July 11th, 2009
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When you are picking a pearl necklace it is important to think about where you will be wearing the piece and how you want it to look. Pearls come in a variety of colors and it is a good idea to pick a shade that goes with your skin tone. Pearls can be worn with dressy or casual clothing so you can get a lot of use out of one piece of jewelry. This makes them a smart choice when looking for a piece to add to your jewelry collection.

The other important things to consider when choosing a pearl necklace are the shape, size, lustre, blemishes and flaws of the pearls. When selecting a color you should avoid pearls that have green or brown tones, and look for black, cream, pink, or white. These colors are the most valuable. The larger the pearl the more expensive it will likely be, but sometimes a large pearl doesn’t mean it is of good quality. You should consider the quality of the pearls along with their size to get the best balance of size and quality. There are a wide variety of shapes of pearls as well. The most valuable pearls are completely rounded, but other shapes can be highly valuable as well. The shape of the pearls come from the manner in which they grew. The more perfectly round the pearl the more expensive they will be.

The type of pearl necklace you purchase is a matter of personal preference, but you may also want to consider what types of outfits you will be wearing and where you will be wearing the piece. Some lengths include collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera, and rope. The collar style is the shortest and usually includes more than one strand. The rope style is the longest and is generally 45 inches in length.

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The Pearl Necklace, Classic Beauty in a Single Strand

June 30th, 2009
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Nature’s only animal produced gem, the pearl has been a symbol of purity, honesty, and wisdom for ages. With painstaking precession jewelry designers hand select matching pearls to create the timeless beauty of the pearl necklace. Coming in so many varieties and colors pearls are amazingly diverse. From the pure white to the deep blacks and greens of Tahiti, you will never be disappointed by the array you may choose from. Perfect for any occasion, pearls are always a statement of elegance.

When you are looking for a pearl necklace you will want to be sure you are using a reputable jeweler. Someone you can trust and has been in the business of handling such delicate beauties as the natural pearl. You will want to look closely and note that there is a tiny knot nestled between each pearl on the strand,  this allows separation between the gems so that they do not rub together and damage the necar which gives the pearl its’ luster and shine. If the knot is missing over time you could essentially ruin your investment. Be careful with cleaning solutions as well with your pearls. It is best to allow your jeweler to clean and condition your pearl necklace for general maintenance. Many general jewelry solvents and soaps can cause extreme wear and damage to the pearls. That’s why it is best left up to the experts. Having them appraised and insured is also always a wise choice. This adds peace of mind knowing you have protected both your pearls and your investment.

The presence of the pearl necklace has graced leading ladies, queens, and housewives’ necks and shown a quiet beauty for generations.   If you give them the care they deserve you will have an heirloom to pass on and an investment that will last.

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Pearl Necklaces

June 24th, 2009
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A pearl necklace is a hard object that is created within the shell of a mollusk. it is made up of calcium carbonate in a crystalline mineral form. The usual pearl is perfectly round, but sometimes a baroque pearl can be found. Although pearls can be found in freshwater areas, pearls from the sea tend to cost more. In more modern times, pearls are harvested, and some are just cheap, inexpensive imitation pearl necklaces. The natural ones, found in the sea, are very rare. Even more rare are natural ones of gemstone quality, which are almost always iridescent and/or nacreous.

Centuries ago, a pearl necklace would belong most likely to someone of royal descent. The rarity of gemstone quality pearls makes them ridiculously expensive when compared to the cultured ones. The difference between natural and cultured pearls is seen when carrying out an X-ray examination. Cultured pearls, when compared in X-rays with a natural pearl, reveal that the nucleus of the pearl is “pre-formed” or planted inside it to make it look like a natural pearl to the naked eye. The natural also has concentric growth rings while the cultured pearl has a purely solid center.

Pearl necklaces are especially popular today, but a great deal of them are harvested pearls. The value of a natural pearl can be determined in the same way you would determine the value of another precious gem — quality of surface, shape, size, luster and orient. There is a very small number of stranded, matching pearl necklaces that exist. The largest provider of “fake” pearls at the moment is china, closely followed by Japan, although the entirety of this industry has had to mostly cease it’s production due to pollution. There are three famous ways a person could wear a pearl necklace: the “collar” way, where the necklace sits right against the throat, the “choker” way, which are at the base of the neck, and the “princess” way, where it is located just below the collarbone. The word “pearl” could be used to describe something very rare, and for a good reason.

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Pearl Necklaces

June 16th, 2009
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Pearls are one of the most timeless pieces of jewelry one can own. From your grandmother wearing her pearls on Sunday, or borrowing pearls to accessorize your wedding dress, pearls should be a part of every woman’s wardrobe. A classic way to wear pearls is through a simple single strand pearl necklace.

Pearls used for pearl necklaces are usually of the spherical shape and are natural pearls. Cultural pearls are created within a mollusk but have been artificially implanted there by humans. The more natural and rounder the pearl, the more expensive. Pearls that are natural are usually sold by carat weight where pearls that are cultured are sold by their size, which is measured in millimeters.

When selecting the type of necklace you would like to purchase, consider the 6 styles it can come in and choose the appropriate one for your occasion. The 6 styles include the collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope.

Collar pearl necklace (10 to 13 inches in length) and choker necklaces (16 to 18 inches) are a great addition to any formal or evening wear. Opera pearl necklaces (28 to 34 inches) are ideal for formal events, special occasions and parties. Princess necklaces (17 to 20 inches) are wore mostly for nights on the town. Matinee (20 to 24 inches) and rope (45 inches and longer) pearl necklaces are paired best with suits and business attire.

For a younger recipient of the necklace, baroque style pearls can better suit them as they are not the traditional single strand necklace. These pearls are as unique as the person they are being given too and often come in contemporary settings. For a single set pearl on a necklace, one may look into symmetrical pearls as they include the pear shaped pear and are ideal to use as a focal point of a necklace. For the traditional pearl necklace, a strand of spherical pearls is your best choice and is easiest to find at any jewelry store. Be sure to try your pearl necklace with different combinations to achieve the look that fits you best.

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