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The article describes some fashionable styles of pearl necklaces, and gives valuable advices to people who buy freshwater pearl jewelry.
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Jewelries are accents to any woman’s dress. But among the jewelry these days, the classic and elegant beauty of pearls still does not fade. It started in the ancient times when pearl jewelry was used as luxury items available only to the ladies of wealthy and noble families because of its extravagant price. Today, it is still elegant and fashionable, but having fresh water pearl jewelry can be affordable now.

Freshwater pearl jewelry comes in different colors and shapes. Among the common colors are cream, orange, yellow, lavender, pink and white. Shapes would vary from round, tear drop, baroque and pear among others. On its own or combined together, these offers an incredible array of possibilities.

You can go for multiple strand pearl necklaces that combine different colors. For formal occasions, you can have a single string of white round pearls. Baroque cream bracelets can adorn your wrist partnered with a teardrop earring or ring.

When choosing fresh water pearls, always take into consideration the shape of your face and your skin color. For example, a woman with a fair complexion will look better in light colored pearls compared to gray or black. Here are some of the fashionable styles of pearl necklaces to adorn you:
1. Collar style – these are multiple rows of pearls that are worn close to your neck. This type complements a “V” shaped collar or a formal evening dress.
2. Short necklace – length is approximately 40mm. This is the most classical and popular choice for ladies. It can match any classical or cocktail dress.
3. Princess style – length is approximately 45-48mm. This style usually comes with a pendant and is especially suited to high-collar dresses.
4. Martini style – length is approximately 50-58mm. This can match any casual or business suite.
5. Opera style – length is approximately 70-80mm. It can also be matched with any high collar dress, and can be worn as double row necklace.
6. Cord style – length exceeds 110mm. It can be worn very long or clasped and tied to create numerous short lengths.
7. Florid style – composed of 8mm, 6-7mm and 5mm pearls. It can be worn around the neck in several rows to create a romantic style.
8. Dress necklace – composed of long and short multiple rows, usually with a clasp. It can match any formal dress for its elegant and graceful aura.

If the shape of your face is long, you can choose a short or double row to balance it. If you have a round face and thick neck, you can choose the martini or the princess style to have a good visual projection. For those with square-shaped faces, you can choose the cord style or opera style to soften your facial contour.

In purchasing good quality fresh water pearl necklaces, proper selection should be painstakingly done to avoid buying unsatisfactory ones. Remember to always examine the luster of the pearl and inspect for cracks, marks or blemishes. Luster means that the pearl should have an inner glow in any kind of light. It is the most important characteristic that any pearl should have.

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Pearls are the traditional Birthstone of June. They are believed to be one of the oldest known gem stones and we don’t really know when people started harvesting them. Quality pearls are very durable, but proper care is necessary to keep them beautiful and lustrous.
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Pearls are the traditional Birthstone of June. They are believed to be one of the oldest known gem stones and we don’t really know when people started harvesting them. Pearls were the first truly prized gems because of their beauty and rarity, they need no enhancements such as cutting or polishing to help admire their captivating beauty.

Ancient Hindu writings refer to pearls as bringing longevity and prosperity. An ancient story tells of a Krishna who brought pearls to give to his daughter as a gift on the day she was to marry. This Hindu story is one of the earliest known accounts of pearls and weddings. The ancient Greeks also believed pearls should be a part of the wedding. They thought pearls would bring love and all guests of the wedding were adorned in pearls. Pearls were sacred wedding gems given as gifts.

Pearls come in two main categories: freshwater cultured pearls and saltwater cultured pearls. Freshwater cultured pearls are grown in lakes and rivers, whereas saltwater cultured pearls are grown in bodies of saltwater such as bays.

Quality pearls are very durable, but proper care is necessary to keep them beautiful and lustrous. Gently wipe the pearls with a warm, damp cloth to remove body oils or dirt (which may harm the colors) before putting them away. Wash pearls periodically with mild soap (NOT detergent) and a soft cloth. When finished washing the pearls, rinse them in clean water and wrap them in a thin, damp cotton towel to dry. If the pearls are especially dirty, wipe the pearl with acetone polish remover. Acetone will not hurt pearls. DO NOT use jewelry cleaners with ammonia or vinegar in them

Today Pearls are commercially cultured to bring them into a price range that is affordable for everyone.

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The most popular cuts are heart, marquise,
oval, pear, princess, round, trillion, and
emerald cuts. The shape has an impact on
how much the diamond sparkles, but the
actual cutting itself ?when the diamond
cutter actually cuts the diamond into a
particular shape ?also matters a great
deal. If the diamond is poorly cut, it will lose
its sparkle.

However, in the diamond industry, the cut of
a diamond doesn’t refer to its shape at all.
Instead, this is a reference to the stone’s
depth, width, brilliance, durability, clarity, and
other aspects of the diamond. Common
cutting problems include a missing or off
center culet, misalignment, a diamond that
is too thick or too thin, cracks, or broken
culets.

When shopping for a diamond, you should
of course choose the shape that you like the
best, but then look at several different
diamonds of that shape to find the one with
the best cut ?the one that sparkles the most,
in all types of lighting.

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A common scam that most jewelry stores
participate in is the Carat Total Weight scam.
The tag on the piece of jewelry, usually a ring,
only states the total carat weight of all
diamonds in the piece, instead of listing the
total weights separately for each diamond.
This leads consumers to believe that the main
diamond in the piece is actually bigger than it
is. Ask what the total carat weight of the center
stone is. Also beware of fractions. Jewelry
stores are allowed to round off diamond
weights. This means that if the jeweler tells
you that it is a ?carat diamond, it is
probably between ?and ?carat ?but
closer to ?

Jewelry stores often run ‘fluorescence?
scams to varying degrees. Referring to a
diamond as a blue-white diamond is such a
scam. A blue-white diamond sounds very
unique and special, but in fact, this type of
diamond is of lesser quality ?even though
the jeweler will try to make you think you are
getting something special. Jewelry stores
also like to show their diamonds in bright
lights. Lights make diamonds shine. Ask
to see the diamond in a different, darker
type of lighting as well.

Some truly unscrupulous jewelers target
those who want appraisals on diamonds
that were given to them as gifts or that were
purchased elsewhere. They will try to tell you
that the diamond is worthless, or worth less
than it actually is worth ?and offer to take it
off your hands or trade it for a much better
diamond, along with the cash to make up
the difference. This is called low balling.
Get a second, third, and even a forth opinion
before taking any action.

Another common dirty trick is to switch the
diamond you have chosen and paid for with
one of lesser quality and value when you
leave it to be set in a piece of jewelry, or
leave a diamond ring to be sized. The only
way to avoid this is to do business with one
trustworthy jeweler. Avoid jewelers that you
have not done business with in the past.

There are many more scams that jewelry
stores commonly pull on unsuspecting
consumers. Just use your best judgment,
and purchase your diamonds with the
utmost care and consideration.

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