Thursday 30 June 2011

Checklist for buying Pearl Jewelery

Pearl necklaces are classic yet trendy jewelery. All over the world every women wants to look beautiful. Jewelry is one of the major parts for look beautiful and the beauty of pearl necklaces is everlasting. Before cultured pearls were invented, pearl necklaces were a luxury and considered noble jewelry. A strand of pearl necklace could worth a fortune. But before buying pearl jewelry all women should have to focus on many things, such as Type, Length, Color, Quality etc...

Pearl Necklace Types:
There are four types of pearl necklaces--freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea pearl necklaces. For luxurious and impressive pearls, choose Tahitian and South Sea pearls. For high class pearl jewelry, choose Akoya pearl necklaces (Akoya means saltwater in Japanese). For lower prices, choose freshwater pearl necklaces.

Pearl Necklace Length:
There are six lengths for pearl necklaces: collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope.
  • Collar pearl necklaces are 12 - 13 inches. Multi-strands of collar necklaces achieve a very fashionable look.
  • Choker pearl necklaces are 14 - 16 inches and they are commonly worn from casual to formal wear.
  • Princess pearl necklaces are 17 - 19 inches and they can be worn in any occasions. Princess is the classic necklace length.
  • Matinee pearl necklaces are 20 - 24 inches and they suit ideally for casual, business wear or fancy wear. Matinee necklaces create a professional look.
  • Opera pearl necklaces are 28 - 34 inches and they go best with formal wear. They can be worn as a single strand or double strand.
  • Rope pearl necklaces are over 45 inches and they look ideal with dresses. They can be worn as a double strands or triple strands.
Pearl Necklace Colors:
Colors of pearl necklaces include white, pink, cream, golden, black, gray and silver. The most popular colors of pearl necklaces are white and black. Choosing pearl color is all personal preference. It will be wise to buy pearl necklaces with colors which would coordinate your clothing.

Pearl Necklace Quality:
Quality of the Pearl is determined by pearl luster, nacre thickness, and surface quality. The highest quality is AAA grade. AAA quality pearl necklaces can have a beautiful luster, thick nacre and very little surface imperfections. AAA pearls are the most desirable and valuable. It is an amazing gift to give someone who cares about quality and value.

While buying a pearl necklace, it is necessary to examine the matching and workmanship of the pearl necklace. Poorly matched pearl necklaces with obvious color differences never the real beauty of the necklaces and therefore they are devalued. Put a pearl necklace on your finger and let it to hang down; examine whether the line of the necklace is straight, whether the knotted tie is too tight or too loose, and whether the finish is beautiful. Once you have purchased the pearl necklaces, always keep in mind that pearls are soft gems and they need special care to keep their beauty last long.

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