| A pearl jewelry set can include a necklace of | | | | A jewelry set can be saved for special occasions |
| various lengths, earrings and a bracelet. It can | | | | or worn regularly. Many women own multiple sets |
| even include a ring. Some sets are simple and | | | | of pearl jewelry because they know that pearls |
| classic with a single strand of white pearls along | | | | won't go out of style. For a wedding as a guest |
| with stud earrings and a single strand pearl | | | | you may wear a classic strand of white pearls on |
| bracelet. You can also go more ornate by mixing | | | | a princess necklace with stud earrings. For your |
| pearls with other gems, using multiple strands and | | | | own wedding you could wear a dog collar set of |
| going with interesting colors and color | | | | natural pearls with a faint rosy hue that goes well |
| combinations. Pearls are anything but boring. | | | | with your strapless wedding gown along with drop |
| Pearls can be natural or cultured. They can come | | | | earrings and a pretty matching bracelet. |
| from fresh water or salt water. Various shapes | | | | Perhaps your grandmother has a lovely pearl |
| and sizes exist and all these things determine the | | | | broach or hat pin. While that might not be the |
| value of the pearl. Some pearls are average and | | | | style of today, it can still be a treasured piece. |
| elegant and others are rare and sought after. It's | | | | Caring for your pearls will keep them in good |
| a good idea to learn a bit about the differences in | | | | condition. Well strung pearls should last a lifetime |
| them and their values before investing in them | | | | or more if they're cared for properly. Keep your |
| because the more you know; the surer you can | | | | pearl sets separate from your other jewels so |
| be that you are getting quality for the money | | | | they won't be scratched each time you rifle |
| you are spending. | | | | through your jewelry box. A velvet drawstring |
| Pearls can range from a few dollars to thousands | | | | pouch or special case to hold your jewels is a |
| of dollars. You can pay more for a single strand | | | | good idea. It's best not to keep them in an airtight |
| choker necklace than for a rope chain of 45 | | | | safe as well otherwise they could crack over time |
| inches when you buy a rare natural pearl. Pearls | | | | with lack of exposure to oxygen. When your |
| are graded on multiple factors including their lustre, | | | | pearls need some cleaning soak them in a mild |
| their size, their texture and how blemished or | | | | dish detergent and dry them well with a soft |
| flawless they are. A baroque freshwater cultured | | | | cloth. Whether you have many or just one pearl |
| pearl won't be as valuable as a teardrop natural | | | | jewelry set, it can bring you joy for many years. |
| saltwater pearl. | | | | |