Tips for buying pearl necklaces

You can have pearl necklace with pearls of any size. Pearl necklace is a most feminine of all jewelry. Pearl necklace is said to have rings of glamour, sophistication and class. If you want classic necklace then go for whole strand made up of round pearls. For more stylish necklace choose from different shapes of pearls and you can combine it with colored or semi precious stones.

While choosing pearl necklace we should take into consideration some factors like your features, style, personality and the occasion. There is some specific terminology used for pearl necklace according to necklace length.

Pearl Collar necklace
This is usually 12 to 13 inches long and made up of three or more pearl strands which lie neatly on middle of neck. Collars are ideally matched with V-neck or off-shoulder fashion.

Choker: This necklace is 14 to 16 inches in length. This pearl necklace rests on collarbone. Choker suits all kind of necklines. This necklace is suitable for any outfit from business suit to formal eveningwear.

Princess necklace: This most common length pearl necklace with length 27-29 inches. Well suited for high necklines. Usual length is 17-19 inches. It is perfect support for pendant.

Pearl Matinee necklace: This necklace is usually 20 to 35 inch long. Pearl matinee necklace is ideal for casual or business suit. It looks best with high necklines

Pearl opera necklace: Opera length necklace is 26-36 inches long. This can be worn as a single strand or as two strand choker. Or it can be knotted creating stylish vintage look. This can be worn with eveningwear.

Pearl Rope necklace: Pearl rope is 37 inches or longer. This is luxurious length. This can be made with several clasps, so it can be broken down into different necklace and bracelet combinations.

Torsade: This pearl necklace in which several strands of pearls are twisted together and held with special clasp.

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