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Cultured pearls are the ideal modern gift for your spouse’s twelfth or thirtieth wedding anniversary. While selection may seem simple enough there is a wide variety of pearl types, colors, and pearl necklace lengths to choose from.
There are 4 general types of strands Freshwater, Akoya, South Sea, or Tahitian’s and all come in a variety of colors and overtones. Most common are white, golden, pink, and black. White and pink are primarily Akoya pearls, golden usually being South Sea pearls, Black usually Tahitian pearls, while Freshwater pearls tend to be available in near every shade imaginable.
Freshwater pearls are significantly less expensive than other pearls due to 4 main reasons, first; these pearls come from mussels which often produce many more Cultured pearls for jewelry from a single mussel. As such, the ability to create matched strands is far easier. Secondly, mussels can withstand harsher environmental conditions thus less processing loss, which means more pearl producing hosts. Third, China is by far the largest Freshwater pearl producer and pearl jewelry manufacturer in the world and with significantly less labor costs. The last reason is a much shorter harvesting time. Freshwater pearls can be harvested faster than sea water pearls and without losing pearl quality.
Each of these 4 factors allows the customer to receive far greater value comparable pearl jewelry product.
Pearl Necklace Lengths
Pearl necklaces also come in different lengths and should be considered with her probable pattern of wearing her new pearls, occasions and wardrobe. Some possibilities are:
- Collar (12-13″) Normally wore with V-neck or off-shoulder tops and dresses.
- Choker (14-16″) Similar to a collar yet more versatile and wore more loosely on the neck.
- Princess (17-19″) Almost anything and any neckline, from cocktail dresses, business suits to knit sweaters, crew neck tops, a T-shirt and jeans, high necklines and as well as low ones. Likely your best choice.
- Matinee (20-24″) Business suit or a dress. Suited for semi-formal occasions.
- Opera (28-34″) Best suited for formal engagements in evening dresses.
- Rope (+45″) A bit of all of the above - the length can be shorten by double or triple wrap around.
A strand of pearls will always delight a loved one however the presentation of the gift can be far more appealing if you use a bit of innovation.
Dining out at a restaurant that serves oysters and arranging with the manager in advance to conceal her pearl necklace gift on the dinner plate (contained within an oyster) can render her speechless.
So where can you buy these wonderful pearls. Pearl Luster is a trusted seller of cultured pearls and ships worldwide in as little as two days. By being located directly in China where the pearls are harvested allows you to purchase most strands below competitive pricing.
