The Classical Multi Strand Pearl Necklace
The classic and elegant multi strand pearl necklace brings visions of first ladies and modern day princesses.
It can be worn with virtually anything and makes a smashing statement with that little black dress or a sharp business suit.
Although never out of style, pearls are becoming more popular this year with a recent emphasis on glamour in the style magazines and news. The multi strand pearl necklace is historically made up of round white pearls about 6 to 8 mm in size but for us modern girls, it can be made with any type of pearl. You can use different colored pearls such as a black pearl or blue pearl and even combine the pearls with silver or another gem.
Other classic styles include a graduated strands and baroque (misshapen bumpy) pearls.
Although natural pearls are prohibitively expensive, you can buy a multi strand pearl necklace made from cultured pearls for much less. Cultured pearls are made by introducing an irritant into the oyster to form the pearl as opposed to natural pearls which grow without man's interference. About 95% of the jewelry today is made with cultured pearls.
If cost is an issue, a single strand can be just as elegant as the multi strand pearl necklace. Single strands come in many lengths, each of which can be beautiful. Below are some popular lengths of the classic pearl necklace:
Choker - worn tight against the neck, about 15" long and goes with anything!
Princess - about 18", this necklace rests just below the hollow of your throat and is perfect for a high neckline.
Matinee - About 22", this can go with almost anything and hangs about halfway down the chest.
Opera - about 30" and hangs down to just below your chest. It can be doubled up or tied in a knot.
Rope - my favorite length this is over 45 " and hangs down to your waist. It can be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled to make a multi strand pearl necklace - depending on the size of your neck. This style is the classic flapper style that you might see tied in a knot.
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