Types of Pearl Necklaces

Pearl strands are popular for a number of reasons and especially because they will never actually go out of fashion. Women have been accessorizing which pearl strands for many years now and with time pearl strands of different colors, types, sizes and designs have been made available to suit personal preferences. A pearl strand necklace as its name indicates is a string of these beads on varying lengths of thread. Pearls both cultured and natural are sold with the natural variety being much more expensive. Cultured types are high quality as well and the real difference between the two types can only be spotted by the presence of a nucleus in the cultured variety when exposed to an x-ray beam. Due to this difference, these necklaces may cost as little as twenty dollars and as much as hundreds and even thousands of dollars a piece.

Strands of these precious pieces are commonly made of Akoya which are cream, white or silver in color, Mikimoto which are the highest quality and exhibit an array of various colors, South sea and Tahitian which exhibit darker shades and finally the Saltwater pearls which are comparatively expensive than the freshwater variety. Strands are especially popular because they can be worn to contrast every color, beautifully compliment bridal dresses and also make great gifts for loved ones.

Necklaces of these types are more often categorized according to their dimensions and general style. A collar strand has a standard length of ten to thirteen inches and can be worn both formally and casually. Typically, these are worn higher on the neck above its base. It is also found in the dog collar variety whose popularity dates back to the Victorian era and this is a collection of several strands covering more area of your neck.

Chokers as the name indicates are tied to lie at the very base of the neck are about sixteen to eighteen inches in length. These are a wise choice for ladies with thinner and longer necks. Another type of strand is the princess witch pearls strung on a thread of length seventeen to twenty inches. The princess length is the most commonly worn because these are a great option for semi-formal and corporate wear as well. The opera strand is twenty eight to thirty four inches long and because of this it is often doubled to from twin strands that lie ideally just below the bust line.

The matinee is twenty to twenty four inches long and looks best coupled with corporate suits and such. The longest variety is the sautoir or rope with a starting length of approximately thirty seven inches which looks great with pantsuits. Their length offers flexibility which means that you can double it, knot it, make use of the multiple clasps on it to create your own style. The choice of which necklace is the best for you depends on your personal preference and body type.

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