| If your questions about pearl necklaces are: | | | | for high necklines, should fall below the bust. This |
| What length Pearl Necklace do I buy? | | | | size can be doubled up to make a two strand |
| What Size of Pearl? | | | | necklace. |
| Then, Ask yourself these questions: | | | | Rope Necklace- |
| -What occasion will this necklace be worn? | | | | -36 to 48 inches, double or triple this necklace, or |
| -What is the age of the person wearing the | | | | wear it in the new trend of wearing an open back |
| necklace? | | | | outfit and having the pearls hang on the back. |
| -What time of day will the necklace be worn? | | | | Creates a look of elegance. |
| Now read on: | | | | Pearl Color: Cultured Pearls Selection |
| Some traditional pearl necklace sizes and styles | | | | Personal preference is the best match but some |
| Dog Collar- | | | | general guidelines to assist when preference isn't |
| Two to three pearl strands, 12 to 13 inches, | | | | known. |
| popular with formal or casual, complimenting any | | | | Skin Color |
| style of collar that it is worn with. This pearl | | | | Fair skin - Cream color or rose and other |
| necklace creates a very positive look. | | | | overtone shades and pink pearls. |
| Choker-is a little longer 14 to 16 single strand and | | | | Dark skin (or darker skin) - Deeper colors black |
| worn a little looser and a little lower on the neck | | | | pearls, or green |
| than Collar. It is well suited for evening wear or | | | | White pearls are good for any skin tone. |
| more casual, goes with both. Also, works with | | | | Some traditional gift ideas for Pearl Necklaces |
| any neckline | | | | Sweet 16 birthday |
| Princess- | | | | Graduation |
| 17 to 19 inches long and the most popular of all | | | | Traditional gift by the groom to the bride on their |
| the lengths. Classical looks in any setting, formal or | | | | wedding day |
| casual. This size is a correct choice as it will work | | | | 12th Wedding Anniversary |
| anytime, anywhere. | | | | Gift to the career woman for a promotion |
| Matinee- | | | | Valentine's Day |
| - 20 to 24 inches long, good for business, or | | | | A perfect gift to express love, as the pearl is the |
| casual. This pearl necklace looks good on a high | | | | "gem of love" |
| neckline. Suits or dresses. | | | | Christmas |
| Opera- | | | | June birthday, the pearl is the birthstone for June. |
| -Evening wear-30 to 36 inches long, also perfect | | | | |