Oct 16 2010
Learn About Pearls And Pearls Necklaces
Pearls are the most popular and by far the most classic type of jewelry worn among women. Pearl neckalces of all types of shapes, sizes, and designs have been seen adorned by women for thousands of years to achieve a look of beauty and feminism. Ranging from simple pendants to complicated layered strands, these days there are number of different pearl necklaces available to all women. Learn what you need to know to shop for a pearl necklace with absolute confidence.
Before you do anything else, take a few moments to learn about the different types of pearls. The cost and appearance of the necklace that you look at depends on the variety of pearl used in designing it. The most popular kinds of pearls among women are freshwater pearls. These pearls are cultured in man made ponds and other bodies of fresh water, as their name suggests. Today’s frehswater cultured pearls were once known for their irregular shape but are now know for their near perfectly round shape and their beautiful shiny luster. Handmade jewelry that is affordable and beautiful is often made with a combination of freshwater pearls and also Swarovski pearls.
The Ajoya pearl, or more commonly the saltwater pearl, is the most traditional type of pearl. You may also hear these referred to as cultured pearls, although that can be confusing because virtually all pearls these days are cultured (meaning that a small irritant is inserted into the oyster to initiate the natural production of nacre that will eventually become a pearl). Pearls that are very highly priced are probably natural pearls that have not been cultured! Akoya pearls are ideal for the more traditional perfectly round strand of pearls.
Swarovski pearls are not grown under the water inside real oysters, they are manufactured by the Swarovski company. They provide a luster that is very close to freshwater and saltwater pearls and are also perfectly round. The two advantages to Swarovski pearls over other types are colors and cost. They are very reasonably prices and also come in a gorgeous range of soft hues. The Swarovski pearl colors pair very well with the Swarovski crystal colors, which makes them a top choice for a pearl and crystal necklace to wear with a bridesmaid gown or other special occasion dress. The absolute consistency of one Swarovski pearl to the next is another reason that they a very popular pearl for a bridesmaid necklace – it is easy to create a group of pearl necklaces for the entire bridal party which will all look alike.
South Sea pearls will capture your heart if you are looking for pearls that are elegant and luxurious. Known for their really large diameter these pearls are cultured in the South Seas. South Sea pearls come in some stunning shades of white, gold, and gray, as well as the famous Tahitian peacock (greenish-black) pearls. For the woman who has a vast collection of the everyday normal pearl necklaces made with freshwater and akoya pearls, South Sea pearl necklaces are perfect new piece of jewelry to add. Love the look of South Sea pearls but not the hefty price tag (price tags over $10,000 are not uncommon)? Treat yourself to a strand of Swarovski pearls in an impressive 12mm size to get the haute couture look for a very reasonable price.
Then there are other specialty types of pearls used to create pearl necklaces, such as petal (Keshi) pearls, coin pearls, and baroque pearls. With any type of pearl, make sure it has a high luster appearance and few surface blemishes as possible. Once you understand the different kinds of pearls that can be use to design pearl necklaces, its much easier to select once that is more affordable to you and mroe of your style as well.
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