| It has been said that of all the pieces of jewelry | | | | strand, the pearls used in necklaces are |
| in the world, a pearl necklace is the only thing that | | | | sometimes set in gold, silver or platinum. Some |
| a woman should not be without. And that's no | | | | designers also mix pearls with other gems to |
| wonder, for a pearl necklace is the embodiment | | | | create a unique effect. Extra ornaments, such as |
| of classic sophistication and timeless elegance. It | | | | charms or a brooch, can also be attached to a |
| goes with a variety of outfits, from casual day | | | | pearl necklace to give it a personalized flair. |
| wear to formal evening attire. And depending on | | | | Caring for a pearl necklace does not involve a lot |
| the type of pearl and color, there are various | | | | of fuss. The most advisable thing to do is to |
| pearl necklace styles suitable for the very young, | | | | wear it often, because if it's stored away for long |
| those enjoying their golden years, and almost | | | | periods of time, it will dry up and lose its sheen. |
| everyone else in the middle. | | | | The body's natural oils will keep the pearls looking |
| The price of a pearl necklace depends on the | | | | lustrous and fresh. It's also important to avoid |
| quality of its pearls. Saltwater pearls are generally | | | | having the pearls come in contact with substances |
| more expensive than freshwater ones, which are | | | | such as hair spray or body lotion, since these can |
| cultured. The sheen and the thickness of the | | | | also adversely affect the pearls' condition. |
| pearls' nacre also affect the price, as well as the | | | | The popularity of the pearl necklace has never |
| size and roundness of the pearls themselves. Pearl | | | | waned both among ordinary people and society's |
| necklaces of various colors are available on the | | | | elite. The quintessential fashion plate, Jackie |
| market. Smaller pearls in light hues of blue or pink | | | | Kennedy, had a passion for pearls; so does |
| are usually more suitable for young children, while | | | | actress Maria Berenson. Other celebrities often |
| the creamier, ivory-toned pearls are preferred by | | | | photographed wearing pearl necklaces are Michelle |
| older women. Jewelry pieces made from black | | | | Pfeiffer, Sophia Loren, Jennifer Lopez and Paris |
| pearls are very, very expensive, since these | | | | Hilton. The versatility of pearls is such that fashion |
| pearls are so rare. | | | | experts are even predicting an increase in the |
| According to Chinese folklore, pearls are the tears | | | | number of men who will start wearing |
| of a dragon. In Roman mythology, they are the | | | | pearl-accented dress accessories. For now, |
| tears of Venus. Jewelry designers, in their tireless | | | | however, there is very little to surpass the |
| efforts to do justice to the legendary beauty of | | | | elegance of the sight of a pearl necklace gracing |
| these gems, have been adding their own twists | | | | the neckline of a woman, whether she's a |
| to the pearl necklace. Aside from the classic | | | | celebrity or not. |