Bridesmaid Jewelry Necklaces

Pearls are the most classic type of jewelry around. Women have always been known and seen to wear pearl necklaces of all shapes and sizes to achieve that beautiful and feminine look. There are a variety of pearl necklaces available to all women ranging from simple single pearl strand neckalces to pearls intermingled with crystals and rondelles. Learn what you need to know to shop for a pearl necklace with absolute confidence.

Take a few minutes to read and learn about the different kinds of pearls that make up pearl necklaces before you do anything else. The cost and appearance of the necklace that you look at depends on the variety of pearl used in designing it. Freshwater pearls are the most popular kinds of pearls. Identified by their name, these types of pearls are cultured in bodies of freshwater, usaully man made ponds. Todays freshwater pearls are known for their beautiful luster and are often close to perfectly round in comparison to the irregular shape that they were once known for. Handmade jewelry that is affordable and beautiful is often made with a combination of freshwater pearls and also Swarovski pearls.

The most traditional type of pearl is the Akoya, or saltwater, pearl. Quite often these are referred to as cultured pearls, although most all pearls these days are cultured ( a cultured pearl is one in whice a small irritant is placed inside an oyster to initiate the nacre producing process). Pearl that have not been manufactured or cultured are called natural pearls and are easily spotted by their expensive prices! For a very traditional strand of perfectly round pearls, Akoyas are ideal.

Swarovski pearls are manufactured by the well known Swarovski crystal and pearl company, rather than grown inside oysters under the water. They provide a luster that is very close to freshwater and saltwater pearls and are also perfectly round. The two advantages to Swarovski pearls over other types are colors and cost. They are extremely affordable, and also come in a lovely range of soft hues. The Swarovski pearl colors pair very well with the Swarovski crystal colors, which makes them a top choice for a pearl and crystal necklace to wear with a bridesmaid gown or other special occasion dress. Its very easy to have Swarovski pearl necklaces designed to look alike because of the consistency of each Swarovski pearl to one another.

South Sea pearls will capture your heart if you are looking for pearls that are elegant and luxurious. Known for their really large diameter these pearls are cultured in the South Seas. South Sea pearls come in some stunning shades of white, gold, and gray, as well as the famous Tahitian peacock (greenish-black) pearls. For the woman who has a vast collection of the everyday normal pearl necklaces made with freshwater and akoya pearls, South Sea pearl necklaces are perfect new piece of jewelry to add. Love the look of South Sea pearls but not the hefty price tag (price tags over $10,000 are not uncommon)? Treat yourself to a strand of Swarovski pearls in an impressive 12mm size to get the haute couture look for a very reasonable price.

Then there are other specialty types of pearls used to create pearl necklaces, such as petal (Keshi) pearls, coin pearls, and baroque pearls. With any pearls, look for ones with a high luster and few surface blemishes. Once you understand the difference between the varieties, it becomes much easier to select the perfect pearl necklace for your style and budget.

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