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Choose The Right Pearl Color For You

March 18th, 2010

Pearls are said to be the perennial classics, they always look elegant and never go out of fashion. They could be part of necklaces, rings, bracelets or earrings, but they have a singular knack of reinventing themselves. But not all pearls are for everyone, and this is why we need to be careful while making our choices.

Almost the only pearls that suit almost everyone, are the Akoya whites from Japan, no matter what complexion, these look stunning anyhow. But then, they also cost an arm and a leg, because they are the best quality salt water cultured pearls, with the best rounded shape and luster. They come in white, cream, pink and yellow with overtones of light pink and green, but the whites go along with all skin complexions from very fair to very dark. They work to bring out skin radiance and attract positive attention to your smile. Mabe white pearls are also similarly apt for earrings and pendants for any type of skin.

Black pearls are usually Tahitian, and the clearer the skin complexion the better they look, they provide a natural foil to fair skin. The midnight black Tahitian pearls tend to do the best on fair brunettes with dark eyes, where they bring in a sense of mystique and dark sophistication. It helps that they come in all sorts of shades of gray, and make the best ever necklaces and earrings for those with gray eyes. The uncommonly beautiful pistachio, aubergine and pale blue Tahitian pearls add glamor to a dusky skin, and look great on almost all women, even those with ebony skins. If you have blue-tinted hair or magenta highlights, you could go for the colorful Tahitian pearls, and you could possibly carry off black Tahitians with aplomb if you are fair into the bargain.

In general, while buying pearls the rule of thumb is to select pink pearls for fairer skin tones, so a pink Akoya or Majorca would probably highlight the blushing paleness of a fair blondes or brunettes. Pink freshwater pearls are ideal for such skin complexions and conjure up an aura of youthful freshness. But fair beauties with red or red-dyed hair should possibly try and avoid them, and pick cream-toned pearls instead. For darker skin tones, silver or golden pearl tones are ideal, giving the complexion a bronzed radiance, South-sea pearls would probably be a good idea.

Pearls usually tend to be worn for formal occasions but with more and more different shades of pearls available every day, fashion mavens are having a field day experimenting with pearls on a day-today basis. The tips shared here are not the last word, and you can try on different color to see what they can do for you. But you can sure be clued in to the color of pearl that would do your complexion the greatest justice, and shop with confidence!

Rock Ren is the owner of xaxe.com group. You can find more information at pearl jewelrywww.xaxe.com .

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How to choose the right pearl size

February 23rd, 2010

Pearls can range anywhere from under 1mm to giants of 20mm or more. As you can see, pearls are usually measured in millimeters, and are measured through the diameter. For most round pearls, the most popular size resides somewhere between 7mm and 7.5mm. Of course, size isn’t the only factor to be considered when buying pearls. While you could pay off a small home if you were to sell a 20mm pearl, there are a number of other elements that make for a valuable pearl. For example, a clean, round 7mm pearl with good luster is more valuable than a baroque pearl that is dull, even though it may be 9mm.

However, since there are so many important factors to consider when you want to buy pearl jewelry, size is normally a good jumping off point for your decision making.

On a petite woman, a strand of pearls between 5 and 6mm is not only more affordable (as they are more available), but it usually looks much nicer when strung in a single on a petite frame, or on a taller woman in double, and even triple strands.

The size of 6 to 7mm is a nice size to look luxurious but still remain affordable. Strands in this size look very beautiful, and are considered to be a terrific value. These are the perfect pearls for the young professional, or for casual wear. Generally, this size offers the largest selection, so you should be able to locate some pearls of fine quality, still within your price range.

For something truly elegant, for evenings and fancy occasions, the favorite size tends to be 7 to 8mm. Necklaces in this size simply look gorgeous. At 40% larger than strands of 5 to 6 mm, they show their appealing qualities just that much more, without flaunting. Social outings and evenings at the theatre are perfectly accessorized in this size strand of pearls. However, buying a strand in this size can be quite the challenge. While pearls of smaller size are more likely to be of consistent quality all the way around the strand, it is more challenging for jewelers to come up with the pearls they need for a consistent 7 to 8mm strand. Therefore, you should be careful to have a look at what each pearl looks like in a strand of this size, to ensure consistent beauty and quality.

If you really have a soft spot for big pearls, keep in mind that anything above 8mm is considered to be “high end”, and may set you back a pretty penny. This is because these larger pearls are more difficult to find and jewelers can’t always guarantee their availability. Larger pearls are naturally not for everyday wear. They should be for special occasions, or if you really need to add something to a power business suit, or a lower cut dress.

Many factors determine the size of a pearl as it is being formed. The most important factor is the type of pearl itself, as well as the location in which it was formed.

A saltwater pearl, for example, the Akoya pearls, will usually range from 5mm to 8.5mm. Conversely, a Tahitian pearl can grow up to 13mm; though the largest one was 25mm in diameter!!

Pearls that are larger than 10mm are almost always black Tahitians, white South Sea pearls, or even large freshwater pearls.

When shopping for pearls, begin with the size, then you’ll be ready to face color, luster, surface, and all of the other aspects involved in pearl grading.

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