Pearl Necklace

A pearl necklace is a classic jewelry piece, and has been for hundreds of years. Pearls complement everything from wedding dresses to sweaters and slacks at the office. Pearls can be just as easily worn with knits, wool and corduroy as they can with silks and velvets.

Pearl necklaces come in single strand, double strand, and lovely triple strand styles. Single strands are more appropriate for daytime wear, and multiple strand pieces work well with evening dress. There are also very long pearl necklaces that can be looped, knotted or worn long, according to the desire of the wearer. Pearl chokers are also available; these necklaces became exceptionally popular during Victorian and Edwardian times, when worn by Princess (and later Queen) Alexandra of England.

Pearls are natural, and are meant to be worn next to the skin. In fact, the longer and more often pearls are worn, the more developed their sheen becomes. You can purchase pearl necklaces made with freshwater pearls, saltwater pearls, black pearls, or pearls that are grey, white, or pink.

Pearls needn't be worn alone, and mix well with gold, platinum and silver tones, as well as various precious and semi-precious stones, from rubies to peridots. In fact, pearl jewelry is great for mixing and matching with other pieces from your jewelry wardrobe. From classic styles to eclectic modern pieces, you will see pearls used both as the centerpiece, as well as to support the beauty of another gem or gems.