| Pearl jewelry is a beautiful part of any jewelry | | | | Sea Pearl. |
| collection. Pearls and jewelry go well together in | | | | There are eight different types of shapes when |
| any type of setting. No matter what the setting, | | | | dealing with pearls: round, button, circled, drop, |
| pearls are always an elegant addition to any | | | | pear, semi-round, oval and baroque. There are |
| collection. There are two types of pearls - | | | | many different colors of pearl jewelry: white, |
| Freshwater and Saltwater. Freshwater pearls can | | | | green, black, purple, pink, champagne and blue are |
| be found in those that live in lakes, rivers and | | | | some of the colors. When you are speaking about |
| other bodies of fresh water. Saltwater pearls | | | | pearl necklaces, there are many different |
| come from oysters in volcanic atolls or protected | | | | descriptions of the length of these necklaces. A |
| lagoons. There are also two different types of | | | | collar measures 10-13 inches. A rope is 45 inches |
| pearls - Natural and Cultured. A natural type is | | | | in length. Opera length is 28-35 inches; a pearl |
| naturally created and a cultured pearl is created. | | | | choker is 14-16 inches, princess length is 17- 19 |
| With any type of pearl jewelry, they are one of | | | | inches. A matinee length is 20-24 inches in length. |
| the most fashionable and enduring elements of | | | | The value of a pearl is determined by the |
| jewelry that is available. A natural pearl is a rare | | | | symmetry, size, color, lack of surface flaws and |
| jewel and many times these natural pearls are | | | | luster. Now bear in mind that simulated pearl |
| part of unique jewelry. Keshi pearls come from | | | | jewelry is not as expensive as the real variety |
| China and are not considered to be natural ones. | | | | and can be mass produced. While these may |
| There are also cultured ones that are used in all | | | | have little value as far as jewelry goes, it does |
| types of jewelry, from necklaces and bracelets, | | | | mean that more people can afford to buy it. |
| to rings and earrings. Black types are very rare | | | | There are also many different types that can be |
| and cannot be mass produced. There are many | | | | made with simulated pearls that include hair |
| other cultured pearls such as Akoya, and South | | | | combs, rings and necklaces. |