| Pearl jewelry is terrific for fashion finesse. It is will | | | | aroud 6.5mm is the average size. |
| always remain a classic, traditional piece of | | | | 3. The blemishes |
| jewelry that will never go out of style. | | | | Blemish free pearls are exactly that, free of any |
| Pearls have always been steeped in tradition. You | | | | blemishes. The best place to inspect pearls is |
| couldn't go wrong if you wore pearls with any | | | | under a bright light. If you are buying online the |
| dressy attire. But quite recently pearls have been | | | | retailer should tell you about any blemishes. The |
| modernized and have actually become a | | | | more perfect the pearl the more it will cost, while |
| glamorous, fun piece of jewelry that can be worn | | | | those that are most blemished will cost the least. |
| with any attire including your favorite jeans. | | | | 4. Real or faux pearls |
| While the traditional pearl jewelry is still popular | | | | Quality pearls cost a lot more than faux pearls |
| now you can have a lot more fun and use these | | | | but then they'll last a lifetime and you'll even be |
| modern, fashionable pieces of jewelry any time | | | | able to pass them down for generations. |
| day or night. Pearl necklaces are available as multi | | | | 5. Caring for your pearls |
| strands, chokers, extremely long lengths, and just | | | | The natural oils from your skin will keep your |
| about everything in between. | | | | pearls moisturized. Be sure to avoid contact with |
| They can be mixed with gems or semi precious | | | | cosmetics or perfumes. This includes residue on |
| stones or they can stand alone. They are available | | | | your hair. Never wear your pearls in water. Of |
| in both gold, white gold, and even sterling silver. If | | | | course faux pearls may not require such stringent |
| you are looking to buy pearl jewelry here are 5 | | | | care, but you should always read any instructions |
| things to keep in mind: | | | | that come with them. |
| 1. What type of pearls are they? | | | | Pearl rings are as popular as pearl earrings and |
| Freshwater pearls are the least expensive pearls | | | | pearl necklaces. There are a variety of styles |
| and usually come from China. They are available in | | | | from the bib necklace that is ever so dramatic, to |
| all shapes, sizes, and colors. Cultured pearls cost a | | | | the broad necklace, the choker necklace, the |
| little more and are also available in a variety of | | | | multi-strand necklace which is very elegant, as |
| sizes. Imitation pearls have become very popular | | | | well as the opera necklace, and the tassle |
| especially with fashion jewelry because they cost | | | | necklace. There are probably others too. |
| much less, and are available a traffic variety of | | | | What's important is that pearls are now as |
| non traditional colors and sizes. | | | | comfortable in your accessories as a traditional |
| 2. Know your sizes | | | | look or a modern fun and fashionable look. You |
| Pearls are always measured in mm (millimeters) | | | | can buy the real pearls or faux pearls. It's up to |
| and the bigger they are the more they will cost. | | | | you but every wardrobe needs to have some |
| They generally range from 3mm to 15mm but | | | | pearls. |