| Class, style, timeless, sophistication, | | | | pearls, the La Peregrina pearl, which was given to |
| intelligence……….these are a few of the words | | | | her in 1969 by then-husband Richard Burton. This |
| to describe pearls and the women who wear | | | | very large, pear-shaped white pearl was found by |
| them. With so many actresses and other famous | | | | a slave in the early 1500s in the Gulf of Panama. |
| women of modern times sporting bigger and | | | | The magnificent gem was owned by a long line of |
| more sparkly pearls, pearls have made a big | | | | royalty, starting with Mary Tudor, the daughter of |
| comeback. And it doesn’t look like | | | | King Henry VIII, before Burton purchased it at |
| they’re going to fade away anytime soon. | | | | auction for Taylor. Interestingly, Taylor once |
| Things have changed as today it’s just not | | | | misplaced the famous La Peregrina pearl in her |
| the size of the pearl that makes it a statement, | | | | white-carpeted home. After an extensive search, |
| so much as it is a combination of the pearls | | | | guess where the pearl was found? In one of her |
| themselves along with the celebrities who are | | | | beloved dog’s mouths. |
| wearing them. Yes, pearls are certainly enjoying | | | | You can be a star! |
| resurgence! | | | | So, here’s a little insight on how you can be a |
| Celebrities and other famous women influence | | | | fashion standout. There is an endless supply of |
| much of the look and style in today’s fashion | | | | imitation pearls and costume Jewelry Pearls on |
| world while also setting trends. Yesterday’s | | | | the market. Playing around with them won’t |
| style masters, Jackie O and Princess Diana, come | | | | cost you a fortune, can be very fun… and might |
| to mind as both projected a glamorous elegance | | | | even inspire you to be a fashion trendsetter. Why |
| that so many women have strived to emulate. | | | | not mix various lengths or sizes of pearls |
| And who could forget Audrey Hepburn in | | | | together or entwine a silver or gold chain? How |
| Breakfast at Tiffany’s? These women | | | | about mixing your real pearls with your imitation |
| dressed with flair and accessorized with style and | | | | pearls? Remember when a new season hits, |
| everyone wanted to be just like them. As | | | | freshen your wardrobe with the latest pearls! |
| homage to Old Hollywood glamour, here’s a | | | | Pearls are available in many hues – you could |
| look at pearl jewelry made famous by some of | | | | get several colors, lengths and styles and wear |
| our most beloved ladies. | | | | them with your little black dress for many distinct |
| 1. One of the earliest known pearl collections is | | | | looks. But this season the popular color is lavender. |
| the Mary Queen of Scots pearls. The most | | | | And the lavender family are various from pale iris |
| famous piece within this collection was a | | | | to plum. Have you seen pearl rings in the |
| six-strand necklace strung as a rosary and | | | | magazines? From small, understated rings to |
| consisting of more than 600 pearls. Queen | | | | oversized ones, pearl rings are hot. |
| Elizabeth I of England was a collector and lover of | | | | As a result, you can see that pearls will never go |
| these pearls. | | | | out of style - they are always a classy and a |
| 2. A legend known for her diamonds, not | | | | traditional wardrobe accessory that will never |
| surprisingly, also loves pearls. Actress Elizabeth | | | | disappoint. You would not be wrong in saying that |
| Taylor owns one of the world’s most famous | | | | pearls are forever. |