| Pearl is the gift of the sea. There are many | | | | look lovely on a long neck. The choker necklace is |
| different types of pearls available today. The | | | | worn close to the neck. |
| pearls are of varying size and color. Of the | | | | The Princess style is longer and is usually around |
| variety of pearls available today there are four | | | | 17 ¨C 20 inches in length. This length is very |
| standard recognized types. These are Freshwater, | | | | comfortable and can be used with dresses for all |
| Akoya, Tahitian and the South Sea pearls. The | | | | occasions be it formal, business or just casual. |
| pearls have specific sizes. The Freshwater pearls | | | | The princess necklace would add the right amount |
| are artificially cultured pearls. They are not very | | | | of class to your attire. The next style to |
| symmetrical. Usually they are white in color and | | | | comprehend is the Matinee which comes in |
| lusterless. The average sizes of these pearls are 5 | | | | lengths of 20 ¨C 24 inches. This style very |
| - 6.5mm. These are also white cultured pearls with | | | | much portrays the business and corporate culture. |
| undertones of rose color. Their size ranges from | | | | Hence it is ideal for work and sometimes can be |
| 6 ¨C 8mm. | | | | worn for working lunches and company hangouts. |
| The South Sea pearls are cultured and white in | | | | The very formal Opera is long and should be |
| color with silver or rose undertones. They are big | | | | worn in wrapped around your neck with the |
| sized pearls ranging from 11 ¨C 13mm. Tahitian | | | | longer end hanging from the neck and the shorter |
| pearls are black colored pearls usually. The pearls | | | | wrapped tight like a choker. The opera necklace |
| have green or pink undertones. They are cultured | | | | comes in lengths of 28 to 34 inches and is |
| and have high luster. These huge pearls come in | | | | perfect for formal evenings and parties. The |
| sizes of 11 ¨C 12mm. | | | | Rope is a pearl necklace that is 45+ inches long. |
| Many things should be considered before buying a | | | | This can be worn in layers around your neck and |
| pearl necklace. The first and foremost is the type | | | | would glamorize any attire. The necklace is ideal |
| of pearl. Once this decision is made then the size | | | | for those special parties and evenings where you |
| has to be decided upon. The pearl and the size | | | | have to make an impression. |
| choice are personal preferences and have to be | | | | The choice of size, color, type, and necklace style |
| done accordingly. There are many popular types | | | | can be done following these instructions. The |
| of necklaces available in the market. These | | | | purpose for which the purchase is being done is |
| necklaces have standard lengths. The different | | | | another very important factor and the necklace |
| types include Choker which is usually 14 ¨C 16 | | | | should be purchased accordingly. Pearls require lots |
| inches in length. This type would be ideal for | | | | of care like wearing them often to keep them |
| formal and business occasions. The choker would | | | | shining so that they last longer. |