Pearl Necklace

A pearl necklace is the embodiment of classic sophistication and timeless elegance. It is said that of all the pieces of jewelry in the world, a pearl necklace is the only thing that a woman should not be without. And that’s obvious, for it goes with a variety of outfits, from casual day wear to formal evening attire.

Depending on the type of pearl and color, there are various styles of pearl necklace suitable for women of every age-group.

Pearl necklaces are typically divided into six lengths: collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera, and rope. A pearl collar is usually 12 to 13 inches long and is made of at least three strands of pearls. A pearl choker is usually 14 to 16 inches long, and rests at the collarbone. Its classic length makes it the perfect accessory for bridal gowns. The princess necklace is 17 to 20 inches long and works well with both high and plunging necklines. The matinee pearl necklace is typically 20 to 25 inches, and works well with high necklines. The opera pearl necklace is 27 to 36 inches which drops to the waist, so it can be worn with a high neckline or wrapped into a double strand to form a choker. The pearl rope necklace is longer at 40 to 72 inches or even longer. Its sheer length makes this pearl necklace a stunning accessory, for it can be looped into a double or triple pearl strand, can be looped and worn at the wrist, or even worn down the back of a backless gown.

The price of a pearl necklace depends on the quality of pearls, their size, roundness, sheen and thickness of the nacre. Saltwater pearls are generally more expensive than freshwater ones, which are cultured. Pearl necklaces are available in various colors in the market such as light hues of blue or pink, cream, ivory as well as black. Black pearls are very expensive, since these are so rare.

A pearl necklace does not require a lot of care. The most advisable thing to do is to wear it often, because if it’s stored away for long periods of time, it will dry up and lose its lustre. The body’s natural oils will help keep the pearls looking lustrous and fresh. It is also important to avoid having the pearls come in contact with substances such as hair spray, body spray or body lotion, since these can adversely affect the pearls’ color.

According to Chinese folklore, pearls are the tears of a dragon. In Roman mythology, they are the tears of Venus. No matter what, the popularity of the pearl necklace has never waned both among ordinary people and society’s elite. The elegance of the sight of a pearl necklace gracing the neckline of a woman, whether she’s a celebrity or not, is simply awesome.

No wonder, Indian pearl jewelry has become a attraction for ladies in parties, weddings, and formal gatherings in India, Pakistan, Canada, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Germany and several other countries all over the world.

Endorsed By Bollywood & Hollywood Celebrities : International Celebrities like Jeniffer Lopez, Late Princess Diana, Goldie Hawn, Sally Field, Hillary Clinton, Chelsey Clinton, Elizabeth Hurley, Anna Kournikova, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Jemima Khan have adorned this graceful Indian pearl jewelry at high profile social, music, hollywood and fashion events.

Indian pearl jewelry is clearly the flavor of choice in the West and also the designer choice from the World's Hottest jewelry designers. You might have seen these amazing jewels worn by the leading Indian actresses in Hindi Bollywood movies too. These include the leading ladies Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukherjee, Kajol, Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra, Neha Dhupiya, Madhuri Dixit, Karishma Kapoor, Ameesha Patel, Raveena Tandon, Amrita Rao, Rekha and several others.