| Pearl necklace costume jewelry has become very | | | | pearls and are cultured in the South Seas of |
| popular recently which is really nice for people | | | | Tahiti. The term "black" can be misleading as they |
| who don't have a budget that includes real or | | | | actually contain overtones of a variety of colors, |
| cultured pearls. There are many kinds of quality | | | | including blue, green, gray, brown, silver, pink, and |
| pearl necklaces that you should know about when | | | | of course black. The color choice is personal |
| you are ready to make an investment in one. | | | | preference, but value is based on roundness, |
| Natural pearl necklaces are rare as pearls are | | | | darkness, and luster of each pearl. Most strands |
| formed in only one out of ten thousand oysters. | | | | are made of a variety of colors, which allows |
| The quality and size of a pearl formed naturally in | | | | them to coordinate with more outfits. A black |
| the ocean will determine the value and price. | | | | pearl necklace is truly an investment and should |
| Cultured pearl necklaces are actually formed in | | | | be chosen with the help of a professional who can |
| oyster "farms" where humans provide the | | | | help you get the best quality for your budget. A |
| circumstances that promote pearl formation. | | | | gemologist can help you determine the true value |
| Pearl necklaces are made in almost every style | | | | of pearls and can give a certificate showing that |
| there is. A single strand pearl necklace is classical | | | | value. |
| and elegant and is always appropriate for evening | | | | Pearl necklaces are an investment and you will |
| wear. Other styles include the black pearl | | | | want to care for them properly. They should be |
| necklace, floating pearl necklace, and akoya pearl | | | | protected from body oils and hair spray or they |
| necklace. | | | | will lose their shine. Put them on just before |
| The akoya pearl necklace is made of cultured | | | | leaving home and take them off the first thing |
| pearls from the akoya oyster (the full scientific | | | | when you get home. Wipe them with a soft cloth |
| name being Pintada fucata martensiior oyster). | | | | after each wearing and store them in a softly |
| These pearls have one of the best quality luster, | | | | lined jewelry box. Other jewelry could scratch |
| which is one of the determining factors of a good | | | | them, so give them their own compartment. |
| pearl. They are mainly produced in Japan and | | | | Wearing them often increases the luster. Every |
| China. | | | | year or two the pearls should be restrung by a |
| A black pearl necklace would be an excellent pearl | | | | professional jeweler. Be sure he uses genuine silk |
| investment. The pearls are known as Tahitian | | | | thread and knots between each pearl. |