Gold chains with pearls
For a long time, pearls are a popular material for making various jewelry. He practically does not require processing, looks rich, he was worn even by kings. That is why gold chains with pearls are in great demand in the modern world.
How to choose a pearl
Choosing a chain with pearl beads, first of all you should carefully consider the stone itself.
Natural pearls are formed when a grain of sand falls into the shell of a mollusk. Over time, it becomes covered with nacre, layer by layer. This process takes more than one year. Such pearls are large, sometimes irregularly shaped. They are very expensive, at a price equal to diamonds. Now there are extremely rare, and the newly found pearls are most often sent to the museum, or to the jewelry, which cost a lot of money.
But the modern industry has learned to grow pearls in artificial conditions. For this purpose, special farms have been created, where ideal conditions for growing this kind of stones are set up in artificial reservoirs.
But there are also artificial pearls, which are made of plastic and glass. This inexpensive imitation, which is not difficult to distinguish upon close examination.
First, you need to look at the hole where the chain is inserted. If the bead inside is black, or there are chips and irregularities, then, most likely, you have an unnatural product. Another method to recognize a fake is to throw a bead on the table. Natural pearls will rebound like a rubber ball, the artificial stone will bounce off only once, and then roll.
In addition, upon careful consideration of the surface of a pearl on a fake, you can always find matte spots, unevenness of the layer of paint or chips, although, of course, there are also high-quality fakes that you simply can not tell.
In this case, you can rub the pearl one on another. Natural stone will have a grip, and it is difficult to slide together. Plastic, on the contrary, without any labor will do it. You can also check this effect with your teeth. The natural stone as if will fasten on teeth.
Natural stone has different shades. These are standard white, and pink, and black. Total has about 200 natural shades.
But it happens that pearls are tinted, but such pearls are cheaper than beads of natural color.
Also, choosing a chain with several pearls, you should pay attention to the size of the beads. Ideally, they should be the same size.
Varieties of models and combination of stones
Gold chains with pearls - this is a special decoration that can be chosen for any age, attire and occasion.
They are completely different:
- With one big pearl. These chains are made of white or yellow gold. They have one large pearl, ideally round or in the form of a drop.
- With a few small pearls. The beads, which are smaller than in the first version, are distributed at equal distances along the entire length of the chain.
- With zircons or crystals Swarovski. Usually such a chain is framed in a romantic style. These inserts give even more shine to this decoration, drawing attention to the pearl.
- Leather chain with gold and pearl inserts. A little scandalous decoration, will bring extravagance into the image.
- The combination of topaz and pearls in gold framing will give tenderness to any jewelry.
- Pearls with amber - an interesting combination of seafood. This necklace looks unusual and will be an original decoration on your neck.The amber insert will “warm” the cold shades of pearls.
- A gold chain with pearls inlaid with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and garnet cannot be compared with anything at all. Jewelers, combining these gems with pearls, can make and make masterpiece necklaces - works of art, the price of which comes to fabulous sums.
How and what to wear
Pearls are classics in images. A black little dress without a string of pearls is generally very difficult to imagine. But the chain with beads here is quite the place to be.
Gold chain with pearls is very diverse. And the decoration of this type can be chosen for any image.
The most suitable accessory for a light romantic image will be a thin chain with several pearls fixed at a distance from each other. In combination with a light sundress made of natural silk or fine cotton, it will give the image lightness and weightlessness.
A thin chain with a pebble under the neck will add femininity to any outfit. Even with a suit in a business style, such an ornament will look quite appropriate.
Also, with the help of it, you can save the image with a men's shirt from excessive brutality, making it softer. It will turn out quite a female image.
A necklace of gold with pearls and precious stones will look great on your neck with any evening dress. Not a single glance can go past the neckline with such a decoration.
Care
Gold chain with pearls requires special care. This is especially true of beads.
The pearl is very fragile and very sensitive to aggressive environment. It is easy to scratch it, and it will lose its gloss. Various chemicals are very dangerous to this stone, including your perfume. Therefore, using toilet water, avoid contact with jewelry.
Also try to wear jewelry after applying makeup in about 10 minutes. So the impact of aggressive environment will be minimal.
Remove jewelry with pearls should be and when taking a shower. If you want to wash the pearls on a chain, just do it with a soap solution or in a solution of sea salt. But after such processing pearls should be wiped dry.
There are special tools for cleaning pearls, which can be bought at jewelry stores. Without harm they will bring your decoration to its original appearance, will add shine and help to hide scratches on them.
Do not use vinegar or ammonia for cleaning. Pearls in them simply dissolve, and restore it will not succeed.
High temperatures are also harmful to pearls. Since it originated in water, he likes high humidity. But he also does not tolerate excess water.
You can not keep the chain with pearls on an open stand, as direct sunlight is also contraindicated to them.
Better for storage to choose a box with a soft frame inside.
By following these simple tips, you will extend the life of your chain and wear it for many years.
Examples of original jewelry
Designers love to work with pearls and offer a lot of chains with this stone from the budget version to premium jewelry:
- Necklace. Each pearl is enclosed in a shell of gold encrusted with diamonds, and will become an ornament to an evening dress. Pearls in combination with a diamond will attract attention to your neck connoisseurs of expensive jewelry.
- A thin chain of white gold with a pearl in the form of a droplet at the end will give femininity and romanticism in any outfit.
- White gold chain in combination with pearls and emeralds - royal chic.
- An original necklace made of gold in the form of vines and bunches of pearl grapes will complement the Mediterranean look, for example, at a themed party.
- The golden branch, decorated with chrysolites, rubies, diamonds and pearls, will be the final accent of a luxurious wedding dress or just an evening look.
Whatever pearl chain you choose, hold it in your hands before you buy it, attach the color of the stone to your face, and if the energy of the pearl suits you and it matches the color of your skin, then feel free to buy. Such decoration will please you for a long time.