| u got some nice pearl jewelry that your husband | | | | fine as long as the sundress has solid colors. If |
| bought for you for Valentine’s Day. Or | | | | your dress is multi-colored, then go for pearls that |
| perhaps your son surprised you with a nice pearl | | | | are bigger and darker in color (preferably in a |
| choker for Mother’s Day. Maybe Santa | | | | single color) to contrast the colors of the dress |
| gave you a stunning pearl pendant for Christmas. | | | | (note that bigger pearls are more expensive) and |
| With all this jewelry, do you know how to | | | | it should be in one of the colors that are in the |
| accessorize them with your wardrobe? If not, | | | | dress itself. |
| don’t panic. Pearl jewelry is very versatile; | | | | If properly cared for, your pearl jewelry should |
| it will go well with just about anything, depending | | | | last a long time. Some pearl jewelry has been |
| on size and color of the said jewelry. Here are | | | | kept as heirlooms for generations! If you would |
| some helpful hints on how to add flair to your | | | | like to create a special necklace for a young |
| everyday style with pearls. | | | | family member albeit your daughter, |
| Pearl jewelry is useless if you allow it to collect | | | | granddaughter, niece, etc., here’s a nifty |
| dust on your shelves or in your jewelry box; | | | | idea that you can try. Starting with the first |
| after all, it was designed as a fashion accessory. | | | | birthday (or any birthday before the age of five), |
| As mentioned before, pearl jewelry is incredibly | | | | add one or a few pearls to a silk strand and do |
| versatile and can enhance any apparel or attire | | | | this for each birthday. When the girl finally reaches |
| depending on the occasion and the kind of attire | | | | her 18th birthday, her necklace will be a complete |
| you will be wearing. Medium-sized white pearls | | | | strand of pearls! It would make a great birthday |
| would go wonderful with a red evening dress | | | | gift or graduation present. Better yet, keep adding |
| while smaller white pearls would go great with a | | | | more pearls (as space allows) and give the |
| business pantsuit. Obviously, there is a time and | | | | necklace to her to wear for her wedding. Who |
| place to wear pearl jewelry. Evening parties and a | | | | knows, maybe she’ll keep it as an |
| night at the opera house are two acceptable | | | | heirloom and pass it down to her children. |
| occasions to wear this kind of jewelry; likewise, a | | | | Pearls are attractive as jewelry, but what if you |
| job interview or a day at the beach are occasions | | | | want to include other items in your bracelet or |
| when pearl jewelry is NOT acceptable to be worn. | | | | necklace? What you can do is “mix it |
| For those looking to dress up for a night on the | | | | up.” Simply mix saltwater and freshwater |
| town or to a formal dinner party, teardrop pearl | | | | pearls together in a pattern (preferably in two or |
| jewelry is a must-have! No matter what your skin | | | | three different colors). You can also use coral |
| tone is, white teardrop pearl jewelry is the best | | | | beads and semi-precious gemstones to the mix |
| for formal wear. For white dresses or pantsuits, | | | | as well. Like regular pearls, you can use the same |
| teardrop pearls in a cream color or an off-white | | | | color or mix and match for a pattern, depending |
| hue is perfect (white jewelry with white clothes | | | | on your personal taste and your creativity. |
| will “disguise” the jewelry). | | | | Remember, the only limit is your imagination! |
| Teardrop pearl earrings with added Cubic | | | | Now that you know how to wear your pearls |
| Zirconium diamonds are the perfect accessories | | | | with your clothes, let’s talk about how to |
| to a black, spaghetti strap dress. They also go | | | | take care of your pearl jewelry. Unlike the other |
| well with prom dresses, too. | | | | jewelry you have in your collection, pearl jewelry |
| If teardrop pearls don’t interest you, then | | | | cannot be tossed around anywhere. You |
| try round or “off round” pearls to | | | | don’t want to damage the pearls, |
| go with your formal wear. These pearls are what | | | | especially if you’ve invested a great deal |
| most people imagine pearls to be like: round, white | | | | of money to buy them. Never put them in a |
| or light pink, and full of luster. A pink pearl | | | | place where they can be scratched up or where |
| necklace made from round pearls will dazzle any | | | | the strand can be broken. Make sure that they |
| light colored eveningwear. For darker clothing, | | | | are in an area where they cannot be reached by |
| wear a 2 or 3 row pearl necklace as a choker. | | | | young children or pets. The last thing you want is |
| This kind of jewelry is also perfect for any bridal | | | | a $100 pearl necklace to be torn to pieces by |
| ensemble, especially in a light pink pastel color. | | | | your dog. |
| They also make great pearl earrings as well as | | | | To keep your pearls clean and free of perfumes |
| pendants. | | | | and sweat (trust us, everyone sweats), clean |
| So you don’t go to formal dinner parties | | | | them with a soft cloth and light soapy water. Pat |
| but you still want to wear your pearls, right? | | | | them dry and put them in a SEPARATE jewelry |
| Don’t sweat; you can still wear them with | | | | case away from your regular jewelry, preferably |
| a short-sleeved top or button-down blouse with a | | | | in individual cases if you have a long, expensive |
| pair of blue jeans (you can also wear them with a | | | | pearl necklace so that they don’t rub up |
| white blouse and a pantsuit for work, too). It all | | | | against each other. This way, your pearls will stay |
| depends on the color of both the pearls and the | | | | lustrous and beautiful for a long time. |
| blouse. Light black round pearls with a blue | | | | In short, pearl jewelry is versatile for most |
| overtone look perfect with a white blouse and | | | | occasions and apparel. They can be worn at |
| blue jeans as a bracelet or a pair of earrings. As a | | | | cocktail parties, business meetings, weddings, and |
| necklace, they would look best if spaced out | | | | even at a casual stroll at the mall. They can be |
| instead of a full row of pearls. If you like pastel | | | | given to young women as coming-of-age gifts or |
| colors, pastel pink, lavender, or a light orange will | | | | for anytime. Whatever the occasion, you can |
| work just as good. If you want to wear pearls | | | | certainly count on pearl jewelry to make your |
| with a sundress, pastel colored pearls would look | | | | clothes as well as yourself look stylish! |