{"id":7082,"date":"2012-09-09T09:31:56","date_gmt":"2012-09-09T13:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=7082"},"modified":"2015-06-12T10:17:34","modified_gmt":"2015-06-12T14:17:34","slug":"best-pearl-necklace-for-a-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/best-pearl-necklace-for-a-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST PEARL NECKLACE FOR A WEDDING?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Best<\/div>\n

What are the Best Pearls to wear for a Wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nWhat Pearl Necklace should the Bride-to-be<\/strong> wear?<\/p>\n

\nAll Great Questions that Jewelers get asked frequently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here’s what I tell them:<\/h2>\n

\nWear a Strand of Pearls, consisting of Non-Graduated (all the Same Size) 5mm, 6mm, or 6.5mm Wide Round Cultured Pearls<\/strong>, 16″, 18″, or 20″ in length (depending on the Dress).<\/p>\n

\nThe Pearls should be Consistent in Shape and Luster<\/strong>, and the BEST Color<\/strong> has a Slight Off Color, like Rose <\/strong>, Light Pink<\/strong>, or Ivory Hue to them. The Brand Name “AKOYA<\/strong>” is a Perfect Name to look for! :) (Note: Genuine Cultured Pearls are Salt Water<\/strong> [NOT Fresh Water Pearls<\/strong>] Grade AAA<\/strong> are the BEST <\/strong>Type to Get!) Amazon has a Perfect Strand Right Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSee image below…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"Best<\/p>\n

\nThis may seem like a simple set of Pearls to wear, and you know what? You’re right!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cultured Pearls<\/h2>\n

\nYou don’t want the strand of pearls to take away from the dress<\/strong>. Also note that I recommend Round Cultured Pearls, and not Potato Pearls or Fresh Water Pearls like this really CHEAP Set <\/strong>of Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet Here!<\/a> Now Cultured Pearl Farms are making Huge Progress in Freshwater Pearls, where they do look more Round, but you can still tell the difference… take a look at these Fresh Water Pearls Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nIn my Opinion, totally Round Pearls still look the best<\/strong> and are less distracting. Potato Pearls are more flattened and oval in shape<\/strong> (like a Potato<\/strong>), and Freshwater Pearls are dis-formed and bumpy like a Rice Krispie<\/strong>. See picture below…<\/p>\n

\n\"Fresh<\/p>\n

\nCultured Pearls are usually more uniform in shape and size<\/strong> and contain great shine and luster… at least the middle of the road to high end ones do. The cheapies may look dull.<\/p>\n

\nMany people frown upon a single sized strand of Pearls<\/strong> thinking a Graduated Pearl Necklace<\/a> looks best. Graduated Pearls tend to run from around 3mm in size all the way up to 8 or 9mm towards the center of the Necklace.<\/p>\n

The problem with Graduated Pearls is movement!<\/h2>\n

\nAs you move (down the isle and across the dance floor<\/strong>), so do the Pearls. A Graduated Set will always ride up your neck <\/strong>and look silly. It won’t create the best photographs, and you’ll be constantly adjusting it<\/strong>. Not cool!<\/p>\n

\nWhen all the Pearls are the same size, you won’t have this problem<\/strong>. The only issue you may have is the clasp coming forward<\/strong> to the front. A simple light-weight clasp (like those shown in the first image above) tend to be the best to use.<\/p>\n

It’s all in the Color!<\/h2>\n

\nOne thing that the Bride should try to do, is to pick out a set a Pearls that is not totally white (and Genuine Salt Water Pearls usually are not. They Shimmer with Different Background Hues to them). That’s why I recommend Genuine versus Freshwater. When, or if, the Pearls lay over the dress, the Pearls won’t get lost in all the white<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIf the Pearls have a slight tone to them, they will give off a nice, soft, feminine luster<\/strong> like the color of her cheeks. :)<\/p>\n

The Color of the Pearl matters!<\/h2>\n

\nYou’ll find all sorts of Pearl Colors on the market: Brown, Green, Black, Blue, Cream… and the WORST Color of Pearl to wear<\/strong>… Dark Yellow!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA Dark Yellow Pearl tends to look Old, Aged and Antique<\/strong> (like smoke-stained). BUT…<\/strong> If the Color of your Dress is Yellow<\/strong>, they may work very well! :)<\/p>\n

\nA Light Pink, Rose, or Cream Pearl removes that worn out look and gives the necklace a beautiful shine and radiance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nA simple Pearl Stud Earring or Dangle Drop (like shown above), makes a wonderful matching accessory (Check out these Bling Bling Bride Earrings!<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Wedding Pearl Meanings:<\/h2>\n

\nWhite Pearls stand for<\/strong> Purity, Truth, Dreamer, Fertility, Innocence, Simplicity, Cleanliness, Faith, Honesty, Protection, Sincerity, and Peace. While Pink Pearls stand for Health, Love, Generosity, Romance, Power, Purity, Passion, Energy, Kindness, Compassion, Loyalty, Faith, Protection, and Happiness.<\/p>\n

\nYou can’t go wrong with either one! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hand Me Downs<\/h2>\n

\nBe careful of Grandma’s Hand-me-downs… (Something borrowed…<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

\nOften these antique sets of Pearl Strands haven’t been worn for decades<\/strong>, and most will be old and yellowed with weakened with fragile cords<\/strong> (want to play 52 Pearl pick-up?<\/strong>). Some Pearls may even be cracked.<\/p>\n

Beware!<\/h2>\n

\nPearls need the natural oils from our bodies to stay shiny and lustrous<\/strong>. The oils soak into the Pearls as you wear them and keeps them looking beautiful forever!<\/p>\n

\nDon’t let your Pearls sit in a drawer to die<\/strong> (wrapping them up doesn’t help). Wear them. Wear them often!<\/strong> (Which is why you should pick a Set of Pearls that is more Everyday<\/strong>, than just One Day!<\/strong>) Just gently wipe them off with a soft cloth when you’re done.<\/p>\n

\nThese simple tips should keep your Pearls looking great and the Bride-to-be looking Splendid<\/strong>. Plus, she’ll then be able to pass these puppies down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n

\nSo once again…<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Best Pearl Necklace is:<\/h2>\n

\n<\/p>\n

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  1. 5-6.5mm Wide<\/li>\n
  2. 16-20″ in length (18″ is called the Princess Length!<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
  3. Round Cultured Pearls<\/li>\n
  4. Rose, Light Pink, or Cream Tone<\/li>\n
  5. Matching Earrings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Pearl Necklace Price<\/h2>\n

    \nA guesstimation of price for such a Pearl Necklace would run from $500 – $1500<\/strong> depending on the quality of the Pearls, and the thickness of the Nacre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    \nP.S.<\/strong> Many times you can tell a better Pearl Necklace from a cheap one just by the cord of the necklace<\/strong>. If the Pearls have knots in-between the Pearls<\/strong> (like the ones in the first picture), it’s usually a better set to own. :)<\/p>\n

    One Last Thing…<\/h2>\n

    \nShoot for a 14k Yellow or White Gold Clasp<\/strong>. That’s my metal of choice<\/strong> for Durability, Shine, and Luster. But I would match the Metal<\/strong> to the Metal of your Wedding Rings<\/strong>. :)<\/p>\n

    \nThere you go, the Very Best Necklace to wear for your Wedding Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Here comes the Bride!<\/h2>\n

    \nSee More Akoya AAA Cultured Pearl Strand Necklaces Here at Amazon!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

    \nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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