How to choose a Pearl Necklace.
 The Classic Akoya Pearls
Then look to Akoya for your Pearl Necklace. The Akoya Pearl Necklace is a good choice when looking for quality, beauty, value and investment. The Akoya Pearl Necklace is the standard by which all pearls are valued. Akoya pearl necklaces are your classic white pearl.
 Affordable and fun Freshwater Pearls
The answer might just be a Freshwater Pearls. A great choice for any occasion, formal or informal, freshwater pearl necklaces are a good choice for jeans, work, or a formal occasion. One of the things that are the most fun about a Freshwater Pearl Necklace is the fantastic colors that they are available in. Freshwater pearl necklace also come in a high quality white or black pearl necklace.
 Dramatic Tahitian Pearls
A Tahitian Pearl Necklace is dramatic, exotic, and beautiful. A Tahitian Pearl Necklace does it in style with their exotic colors and impressive styles. They are sure to turn a few heads.
Whatever you are looking for in a pearl necklace, you will find right here*.
What about Quality?
See the differences in Quality in this comparison.
Pearl Grades
AAA - Exceptional quality and very expensive. No notable imperfections
AA+ - Superb quality and often the best buy for the money. While some imperfections exist - often unnoticeable to the untrained eye.
AA - Fair quality - but notable imperfections
A - Lowest quality - often these pearls are used in "non-jewelry" related items such as: nick-knacks and ornaments.
Note:
Akoyas and freshwater pearls are graded with ascending order ->A, AA, AA+, and AAA.
AAA being the highest quality akoyas and freshwater pearls.
Tahitians and South Sea Pearls we grade with ascending order -> D, C, B, A.
A being the highest quality Tahitians
Pretty much the same ways of looking at Luster; but, the scale is reversed.
What length Pearl Necklace do I buy?
What Size of Pearl?
Ask yourself these questions:
-To what occasion will this necklace be worn?
-What is the age of the person wearing the necklace?
-What time of day will the necklace be worn?
 -Dog Collar-
two to three pearl strands, 12 to 13 inches, popular with formal or casual, complimenting any style of collar that it is worn with. This pearl necklace creates a very positive look.
Choker-
is a little longer 14 to 16 single strand and worn a little looser and a little lower on the neck than Collar. It is well suited for evening wear or more casual, goes with both. Also, works with any neckline
Princess-
17 to 19 inches long and the most popular of all the lengths. Classical looks in any setting, formal or casual. This size is a correct choice as it will work anytime, anywhere.
Matinee-
- 20 to 24 inches long, good for business, or casual. This pearl necklace looks good on a high neckline. Suits or dresses.
Opera-
Evening wear-30 to 36 inches long, also good for high necklines, should fall below the bust. This size can be doubled up to make a two strand necklace.
Rope Necklace-
36 to 48 inches, double or triple this necklace, or wear it in the new trend of wearing an open back outfit and having the pearls hang on the back. Creates a look of elegance.
Cultured Pearls Selection
Obviously personal preference is the best match but some general guidelines to assist when preference isn't known.
Fair skin - Cream color or rose and other overtone shades and pink pearls.
Dark skin (or darker skin) - Deeper colors black pearls, or green
White pearls are good for any skin tone.
Some traditional gift ideas for Pearl Necklaces
- · Sweet 16 birthday
- · Graduation
- · Traditional gift by the groom to the bride on their wedding day
- 12th Wedding Anniversary
- · Gift to the career woman for a promotion
- · Valentines Day
- · A perfect gift to express love, as the pearl is the “gem of love”
- · Christmas Day
- · June birthday, the pearl is the birthstone for June
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