Pearl necklace

A Pearl necklace can radiate a certain mystical charm. When selecting a pearl necklace, remember there are 6 types of pearl necklaces : collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope. Collar pearl necklace are 10 to 13 inches in length & good for casual or evening wear.

Choker pearl necklaces are 16 to 18 inches and suitable with formal wear. Princess pearl necklace is about 17 to 20 inches and grace well for night outs. Matinee pearl necklace are 20 to 24 inches and a complements well with business suit. Opera pearl necklace are 28 to 34 inches and great for special occasions, formal events or parties. Rope pearl necklace are 45 inches and above and match well with pant suits.

It is difficult to differentiate between natural pearls & high quality cultured pearl with the naked eye. Pearls are said to be composed of 82-86% mineral ( calcium carbonate ), 10-14% organic binder and about 2-4% water.

Choosing a right pearl necklace depends on many factors including age and occasion.. Pearl necklaces are chosen & worn differently varying with age. The pearl necklace, like the diamond necklace can come in a variety of forms. A strand of pearls, or a single pearl on a chain are the two major types of pearl necklace. The variety of pearl necklace can include the collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera, and the rope.

In India, women prefer to wear their necklaces closer to the neck to show their smooth skin, specially when draped in a sari. When buying a pearl necklace, there are a few things to keep in mind including surface, color, size, luster, and shape. Some color necklaces complement a women's skin color much better. For example women who have fair coloring would better in light color pearl necklaces. In the city of Mumbai, pearl trade business is brisk in the Zaveri Bazar ( Jeweler's market) area. Recently, there has been a trend of Indian Jewelers to Import Chinese pearls.