Pearl Necklace - Coco Chanel's Favorite Jewelry

The pearl necklace gained its incredible popularity among fashionistas of the whole world after it became a practically constant accessory of the inimitable Coco Chanel in the 30s of the last century. Becoming a trendsetter of her time, she turned a pearl necklace into a mandatory attribute of a real lady, both in a casual look and at ceremonial events.

Pearl necklace looks feminine and elegant, suitable for a classic business look, for evening wear, for a wedding celebration, and even for an image in a casual style. A pearl necklace will suit both a young girl and a woman aged, it all depends on the type of necklace, the length of its threads, the size, color of pearls and the number of rows of pearls in the necklace. It is believed that older women suitable necklace with large pearls, and young girls, by contrast, should pay attention to the necklace with miniature pearls.

Pearl necklace is also chosen depending on skin color - black or yellowish pearls are perfect for dark tanned skin, for pale skin - pearls with a pink or bluish tinge. White pearls, as well as cream-colored pearls are considered universal and suitable for everyone without exception.

There are several varieties of pearls - sea, river, cultured and artificial pearls. Sea - the most expensive, it is more brilliant, evenly colored, has a lighter shade and regular rounded shape compared to the river one.

River pearls have a yellowish tint and a different shape - from oval to rounded, the size of the pearls may be different.

Natural pearls, which grew in natural conditions, today almost never occurs, its reserves have been exhausted. Therefore, manufacturers use cultured pearls. To grow it, a grain of sand is artificially introduced into the mollusk and after that a pearl begins to grow. Thus, they produce both river and sea pearls. In appearance, it is absolutely no different from its counterparts grown in natural conditions.

The life of natural pearls is limited and ranges from 50 to 200 years, so it requires a kind of care.. For example, pearls need to be worn as often as possible, then it will not lose its shine longer and will not dry out. Pearls love moisture, so sometimes a pearl necklace needs to be washed in clean cool water or wiped with a small piece of wet cloth. It is better to keep pearls wrapped in a piece of cotton fabric, and once in 5 years a pearl necklace should be strung on another thread.

Artificial pearls have an advantage over natural ones in terms of care - it does not require such careful care and, if handled with care, will last much longer than natural ones.Modern technologies allow you to perform fairly high-quality imitations of pearls and give them the necessary shape and size, but in the world products made from natural pearls are most valued in the world.

Pearl necklaces or beads are made from artificial pearls or from natural pearls. Its colors can be completely different - white pearls with green, blue, pink or grayish shades, pearls of warm yellowish color, black pearls with bluish or violet tint.

The most common raw materials are still white or yellowish pearls - there is always a demand for them, which the manufacturers are well aware of.

The value of the pearl necklace is also influenced by the material from which the clasp is made. On the most expensive necklace clasp is made of gold. A more budget option is provided with silver clasps, and artificial pearl beads usually have a clasp made of non-precious metals.

Pearl necklace can be of several types:

• choker is a classic modest necklace made from one thread with a length of 35 to 40 cm. It is perfect for a classic look, it is well combined with a business suit, a dress-case or a strict evening dress.

• A collar, a necklace with a length of 30 to 32 cm, consists of several strands adjacent to the neck, looks like a collar, and therefore is suitable for owners of a long swan neck. This necklace can be combined with a dress or a blouse with a deep neckline.

• Matine is a long necklace of about 60 cm, which goes well with a cocktail or evening dress, as well as a strict suit.

• Princess - a necklace with a length of 42 to 48 cm is perfect for owners of a plump or short neck, as it visually lengthens it.

• Opera - necklace length from 80 to 90 cm in one thread. This necklace looks great with monophonic clothes in dark colors and visually slims its owner.

• Rope - necklaces 115 cm long put on in one thread or in several. It is worn around the neck, as a belt, as a bracelet, and also as a hoop, depending on stylistic preferences.

The cost of a pearl necklace is determined by the variety of beads, the quality, size, brilliance of pearls, the length of a string of beads, the material of the fastener, and the brand that produced them. The price of a necklace made from natural pearls of a famous fashion house can reach several hundred thousand rubles. Necklaces made of artificial pearls cost from 500 rubles.

By choosing the pearls should be approached carefully if you really want to buy a stylish accessory that will please you for a long time with its appearance. Look closely at the necklace - pearls should be about the same size and color. Even in high-quality products, there are several pearls in the thread, which have small discrepancies in size and color.

It should be noted that the black pearls that are mined in Tahiti, has its own classification, and also has completely unique shades - cherry, greenish, brown, gray, and purple. Therefore, a necklace made of black Tahitian pearls can be gathered for several years to ensure a harmonious combination of pearls among themselves. This is due to the high cost of such a necklace - it can read from a couple thousand dollars.

The great Gabrielle Chanel advised to wear beads at ease and easily, without giving them special meaning.

You can wear a pearl necklace with elegant evening gowns, a little black dress, denim dress, tweed suit, jumper, T-shirt or turtleneck. Stylists do not limit the combination of pearl necklace with diverse clothes. The only thing you should pay attention to is the shape of the notch on the clothes and the length of the string of pearls.

• . A classic combination of three-strand pearl necklace and a black dress will always be a win-win option at any event.

• The pearl necklace, complemented by brand names and various decorative elements, looks youthful and fresh and goes well with the casual style.

• An unusual pearl necklace with metal links and a contrasting combination of light and dark beads, worn in several strands, is perfectly combined with a light make-up and a strict jacket or suit, giving the whole image a special chic and glamor.

• A beautiful gentle image in the style of Audrey Hepburn is harmoniously complemented by a pearl necklace with a large decorative pendant that looks great with a black dress on thin straps with a deep neckline.