| For a touch of both classical elegance and modern | | | | flashier, bigger, and wider necklaces on young |
| fashion, little can compete with the timeless | | | | ladies do not enhance but detract. |
| beauty a pearl necklace can offer. | | | | - Longer chains (18 - 24 inches in general) with |
| How to find the right pearl jewelry? Consider | | | | larger pearl (>7 mm) on older women will help |
| wearer's complexion, age, body shape and dress. | | | | draw attention away from the neck and any |
| 1. Skin complexion: Different pearl colors | | | | other apparent imperfections. |
| compliment different skin tones. Right choice of a | | | | 3. Body shape: Customize your necklace style to |
| pearl color can highlight the skin tone and give a | | | | your proportions. |
| lift in life. | | | | - If you have a long neck, a single or multi-strand |
| White is the most popular color and suits the | | | | collar (12-13 inches) or choker (14-16 inches) will |
| widest range of skin tones. Nevertheless, | | | | accentuate your charm and grace. |
| - Fair skins are well matched with white pearls. | | | | - If your neck is shorter, a longer strand such as |
| - Tanned and dark skin tones are harmonized | | | | a matinee (20-24 inches) or opera (28-34 inches) |
| with creamy and golden pearls. | | | | will "elongates" the neck, creating an overall |
| 2. Age: Age plays a distinct role in selecting the | | | | harmonizing look. |
| length of the necklace and the size of pearl. In | | | | 4.Dress: Choose a pearl necklace of right length to |
| general, young ladies look better with shorter | | | | complement the dress. |
| necklace and smaller pearl; longer necklace with | | | | - Shorter necklace such as pearl collar or choker |
| larger pearl look good on old ladies. | | | | is perfect for the off-the-shoulder grace of |
| - Simple, shorter necklace of smaller pearls show | | | | wedding gowns. They also complement evening |
| best on youthful necklines. Necklaces closer to the | | | | gowns and "V" neck sweaters. |
| throat can show off smooth skin. Contrarily, | | | | |