Pearl is an exclusive stone that comes from a living organism. Its lustre and natural formation have made it the best and romantic gift for women. Since natural pearls are becoming extinct, people are more into cultured or cultivated pearls. No matter what your style or budget is, there are list of options available in the market.
Cultured pearls have brought a revolution in the pearl industry. Now, all jewellery stores can provide you with best quality pearls. Even online you can get best deals and unique options to style yourself. One such online store in Australia is PearlsOnly that was founded in 2003. They buy their pearls directly from Beijing, Kobe and Japan. Click here to know more about the company and to explore their store.
There are various accessories that are made of the precious gems however, while picking up accessories, one should pay attention to the style that suits them to avoid any fashion disaster. A teardrop earring will complement all attire, but a huge pearl necklace will look disaster on jeans. Thus, here are different style of necklaces mentioned below and the kind of outfit that will complement it –
- If you’re getting dressed for an elegant event then try collars which are 12 or 14 inches long with many strands. They go best with attires that reveal you neck line like off shoulder, V-neck, ballet or boat neck.
- A choker is 16 inches long with single or multiple strands that sticks to the neck. They too look good with formal dresses.
- Princess necklace has a chain that hangs a pendant or locket in it. This is the most common type of necklace that is available in pearl designs and is worn with dresses that have neckline ending just below it.
- Matinee is a 24 inches long necklace that settles below the collar bone and draws attention towards the cleavage. It is perfect jewellery for women who wore a simple top at office, but need to attend an after-work drink event.
- Opera can be 28 or 34 inches long, which can be doubled while putting around neck and one round can be set as a choker while the other round can hand below the breast. It complements high neckline, formal tops, and evening gown.
- Rope necklace is 45 inches long that hangs till the navel. However, it can be layered many times around the neck as per your choice.
It is a myth that necklaces are meant only for women. Men too have their own style of necklace which isn’t more than 22 inches long. Buying a long necklace is always beneficial as you can style it in any form.