Category: Pearl Jewelry

One of the most important part of a pearl necklace is probably the clasps. Aside from keeping the necklace fastened and secure, it also complements the overall appearance of the pearl necklace. As we all know, pearls should be regularly restrung in order to make sure that it’s durable and to secure the pearls. You could also change your clasps everytime you restrung your pearls. Here are the different types of clasps available in the market today. Knowing the different types of clasps could help you decide what to use.

The first type of clasp is the spring ring clasp. A spring ring clasp looks like an open circular ring that opens when you push down the tab found outside the ring. Alternately, the circular ring closes once you release the tab. This type of clasp is the most readily available in the market. It’s the most common clasp of all. Another type of clasp is the lobster claw. This one is oblong-shaped and flat. Like the spring ring, it opens when you push the tab on its side and closes when you release it. The next type is the fishhook. It comes in two parts. The main part is elongated shaped with two pointed sides. The second part on the other hand is the flat metal hook. Another type is the plunger. It resembles the fishhook but it has a “V” shaped metal tongue. Next is the ball clasp. This one is like a modified plunger. The only difference is that it’s spherical in shape. And last but not that least, we have to double strand side clasp. This is also another variation of the plunger. What sets it apart is you could mix the clasps together to make a long necklace.

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Pearls take 2 to 4 years to grow and develop “nacre” before they can be harvested. One must have patience. However, China has a huge land mass and natural lakes and freshwater ponds which are a perfect habitat for growing freshwater pearls.

Freshwater cultured pearls come from freshwater mussels and are produced by the countries of Japan, China, and the United States. Freshwater shell and pearl mussels are from the species called Unionidae, from which about 20 different varieties are commercially harvested. The tones of the freshwater cultured pearls are dictated by the mother shell. White is the most common color for natural pearls, followed by pink. Other colors depend on the type of mussels.

Freshwater pearls and cultured pearls are one in the same. The pearls are grown in freshwater and cultured to encourage natural nacre and a deep luster. Some people think cultured pearls are fake pearls. They are not. They are real pearls. Farm-raised pearls are real pearls grown in fresh water from mussels while saltwater pearls are grown from oysters. The chemical which creates nacre produced by the freshwater pearl mussel that
forms the pearls is identical to the chemical produced by the saltwater pearl oyster.

When a foreign material such as a piece of shell, a bead, or muscle tissue is inserted into a mussel and cannot be expelled; the live mollusk, in order to reduce irritation, coats the irritant with the a secretion which it uses for shell-building called nacre. Nacre is the pearlized luster surface which covers the pearls.

In order to culture freshwater mussels, pearl farmers slightly open their shells, cutting slits into the mantle tissue. They insert small pieces of live mantle tissue or other irritant shapes into those slits. In
freshwater mussels that insertion alone is sufficient to start nacre production which is similar to tearing. The mussels tear just as a human eye would tear if an irritant were in the eye. Most cultured freshwater pearls are composed entirely of nacre, just like their natural freshwater and natural saltwater shells.

Now China is in what we call the Cultured Pearl Revolution. Starting in the 1990s, China surprised the world gem market with products that are revolutionizing pearling. The shapes, luster, and colors of the new Chinese production often match original Japanese Biwah quality and sometimes even surpass it.

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Pearl necklaces are adorable jewelry and every woman keeps them as their precious belongings. In the shops and online stores, you can find several designs for pearl necklaces. Though many modern styles and designs can be found, every woman wants something unique and something special with their pearl necklaces. You can buy designer pieces, but they are certainly expensive. If you have knowledge about the design and style of pearl necklaces, you can design your own necklace and ask the retailer to design the necklace for you. This way, you can buy a unique necklace without spending a lot of money on designing the necklace.

Depending on the length of the necklace, different names are given for the pearl necklace. The number of pearl strands is another consideration for the pearl necklaces.

Collar style – This style has more than two strands of pearls and the longest strand is about 13 inches long. They fit the neck collar and look gorgeous with off shoulder gowns. If you have a low v-neck or boat neck tops, you can wear collar pieces to get the royal look.

Choker style – The choker piece has a single pearl strand that aligns with the neck. This is simple and elegant, suitable for all casual dresses. If you are in light makeup, you can wear the choker piece to get a majestic look.

Princess style – Among the various styles of pearl necklaces, the princess style is the most sought after one. As the name goes, it gives the princess look for the wearer and the necklace is a bit long, about 19 inches. This princess pearl necklace looks pretty with dresses with high neck lines.

Matinee style – This style is longer than princess and the necklace will be about 24 inches long. For professional looks, you can choose this style.

Opera style – This is the longest style of pearl necklace stretching for 34 inches. This style gives a classy look for the wearer. The opera necklace can be double looped to form a mini choker necklace.

Rope style – For a majestic look, rope style necklace, which is about 37 inches long, can be worn. This style goes well with gowns of high necklines. These longer pieces are looped to form choker or princess style to match different attire.

Pendant style – The latest fashion with pearl necklaces is the pendant style where a big pearl pendant is attached to a thin, small metal chain, which may be gold or platinum. You can choose elegant floral pendants or go wild with big dark colored pearls.

It is very important to choose the pearl necklaces according to your own body form. Girls with longer necks will look sexy with the collar and choker pieces. Young girls can try colored pearls and mature women should settle with blissful white or ivory pearls.

There is no other gem jewelry can compare pearl jewelry that brings vision impact by its big size and soft luster. Among beautiful pearl jewelry, those mixing different color pearls into one piece are more noticeable and have a kind of casual style.

Multicolor pearl jewelry can also be very deceptive. We all know that making a matching pearl jewelry is a difficult thing. We need to find the exactly matching pearls in size, overtone, surface quality, and most importantly color. Since multicolor pearl jewelry is composed of different color pearls, people will think that color matching in multicolor pearl jewelry wouldnt be as important as in single color pearl jewelry. That is totally wrong!

A top grade multicolor pearl jewelry also needs to take color into account. Sometimes, it even requires more on every aspect of pearls quality. Follow steps below to choose a multicolor pearl jewelry:

1. Multicolor pearl strand
With limited budget, you can choose multicolor small pearls strand. Small pearls make multicolor pearl strand a fabulous effect. Handcraft becomes a key factor of the look of the jewelry. Top handcraft can make every pearl indispensable on the piece, just like ShecyPearls triple-strand necklace 1012T-FMF62.

If you are looking for a single stand multicolor pearl necklace, the harmony of pearl color is very important. ShecyPearls 1014S-FMR96 multicolor freshwater pearl necklace includes different colors of freshwater pearls but they are all warm color and reflect a kind of peach pink overtone. This harmony is another valuable factor which choosing a good quality necklace.

2. Multicolor pearl earrings, ring and pendant
Multicolor pearl jewelry like earrings, ring and pendant puts more value on the harmony of style, gemstone, precious metal and pearls. A good combination of design, metal, gemstone and pearls make a vivid expression for designers idea and also for your personal style.
Shecys 4067-TMR106 south sea pearl pendant carries elegance and feminine. A deep-V banquet dress will be its perfect partner.

In this 5097-KMR66 akoya pearl ring, Shecys designer mixes three colors of akoya pearls with diamond and white gold. It is a little bit lively but not as exaggerative as a cocktail ring. It can be an extension of your flower dress in spring.

You may also need a serious jewelry for your office time. Then Shecy 3063-FMF6111 could be good choice. Black and white combination is classic office color, dangling design enhance easy mood.

No matter what pearl color combination you would choose, always bear in mind that quality is rule number one. Circumstance of wearing the jewelry and outfit are all factors you should always consider.

Luster- the Substance of Pearl Beauty
The luster is the reflection, pearls get their unique beauty from the light reflecting through layers of fine crystalline nacre slowly but surely deposited by an oyster. Just about transparent nacre gives the deepest luster and the largest reflection. A high-quality pearl will have a brilliant even reflection with a fine warm glow or radiance. Lower quality Pear Necklace Jewelry have a dull sheen.

High quality Akoya saltwater pearls have a higher luster than South Sea or Tahitian pearls, which have a tendency to have a softer, more diffuse reflection.

Color and Overtones
The dominating color of a pearl comes from the main reflection from the pearl surface. The deeper reflected light draws the inner color from the pearl, known as the overtone.

Light colored pearls are on the market in shades of white, cream, and golden. White with pink or silver overtones are typically the most usually. The most attractive dark colored pearls are black with green or blue overtones.
Color coordinating is also crucial when acquiring pearl jewelry. Perfectly matched pearl jewelry in color and size are more precious than poorly matched pearl jewelry.
The highest level of quality pearls are perfectly round with smooth surface, very few surface imperfections, and even coloration. Lower quality pearls may be nearly round, or show more surface blemishes, such as wrinkles or large pits on the surface.

The pearls in a strand are measured in a range, such as 7-7.5mm. They are strung with the largest pearls at the middle of the necklace and gradually smaller towards the clasp. Larger pearls are more beneficial and they create a more dramatic look. High-quality pearls larger than 9 mm are scarce and very high priced.

There are four sorts of pearls:
1.Classic Akoya Pearls
2.Large Exotic Black Tahitian Pearls
3.Large Golden or White South Sea Pearls
4.Freshwater Pearls tend to be the least costly.
The above four types of pearls are all cultured pearls. Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls grow in sea saltwater so they are also called saltwater pearls. Akoya pearls are the most popular type for their pleasing high luster, luxury and affordability.

Pearls usually have four grades: A, AA, AAA, and AAA+ quality. AAA and AAA+ level of quality are the highest quality. AAA and AAA+ quality pearls are the most sought after pearls for gifts. They have high luster and very clean surface skins. AA quality pearls have medium luster and slight to medium surface area imperfection. They are ideal presents for another person who will be delighted to own a piece of fine pearl jewelry. A top quality pearls have low luster and medium to heavy blemishes. They are not well-liked for gifts due to their reduced quality.

You can buy pearl jewelry from retail stores, online shops or online auctions. When go shopping for pearls, it is proposed to buy pearls from these places: stores that grade pearls very carefully stores that give certificate and offer money back warranties.