Friday, November 30, 2007

Pearl for sweet sixteen birthday!

Celebrating 16th birthday is really a memorable event for any girl. So on this occasion every girl deserves the best gift the world. What can be more special than pearl jewelry? On sixteen birthdays, birthday gift should be something elegant and classy; so pearl jewelry is the perfect option.

Pearls are really timeless and versatile and are suitable for all ages; it can be worn by any one little girl to eighty years old lady. The best thing about pearl jewelry is that pearls are never out of fashion. And today, with freshwater pearls, pearls have become very affordable. So, beautiful pearl necklace for any girl on her sixteenth birthday will surely become that young lady’s everlasting gift. Also, pearls make very special gift for a girl whose birthday is in June because Pearl is a birthstone of June, that make gift very thoughtful and personal which will be definitely treasured for many years.

Pearl jewelry is really classy; it can bring class to any girl who wears it. There something regal about these small wonders that make them so popular. Pearl jewelry goes well with everything from tweeds to jeans to skirts and anything. Pearl necklace, bracelet or any kind of pearl jewelry is great as a gift. One more amazing thing about the pearls is that they are available in many different colors, sizes and quality. Most popular pearl colors are white, cream, golden, lavender and black. Common pearl size used for bracelet and necklace are 5.5 to 9.5mm.

There are few things you have to see before buying pearls are complexion, age and outfit. Different pearl color compliment skin tone. Correct choice of a pearl color can highlight the skin tone. White and black most popular colors and it suits widest ranges of skin tones. You can even gift wish pearl gift set on sweet sixteen birthday!

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Making Pearl illusion necklace

There are many ways by which you can make your pearl necklace for yourself, which would be unique. Illusion necklaces are very popular these days, illusion style necklaces are basically necklaces that are strung using wire or thread that can be barely seen.

Pearls in necklace seem to be floating on wearer’s neck, off course from some distance. You can create such kind of necklace very easily.

For making this Pearl illusion necklace, you will require some pearls, then transparent or silver colored beading wire, crimp bead, any type of clasp. You will be require two jewelry making tools crimping pliers and flat nosed pliers.

You can start by adding a clasp tip in the wire. Then slip on crimp bead and with help of crimping pliers just close the crimp bead. Then just slide on pearl and after that slip another crimp bead, slide this crimp bead so it can rest against pearl now close crimp using crimping pliers.

Now from pearl added, leave about 1 ½ inches then add one crimp bead and close it with crimping pliers and repeat the procedure, continue this till you add all your beads on necklace. Decide distance between each pearl on number of pearls you have with you and your personal choice.

Once you are done with stringing all pearls then it is time to close the pearl necklace. Now add counter part of clasps you added before and your illusion pearl necklace is ready.

This illusion pearl necklace really looks very pretty; you can even make matching earring and bracelet. For making bracelet instead of having long wire just cut 6-7cm piece of silver wire and repeat the whole procedure of stringing pearls and addition of crimp beads.

You can have simple stud earring of matching pearls with this necklace or you can have beautiful dangle earring, you can make dangle earrings using this invisible wire you used for necklace. It looks beautiful, two floating pearls in combination with floating necklace.

With freshwater pearl you can get many different varieties in colors and shapes. So all you have to choose is pearl color and pearl shape which will look best with your dress and you can easily make matching pearl illusion necklace.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Unique design for pearl necklace

Pearl strand strung with 40 round white colored pearls is classic but if you want something unique yet elegant then check out this pearl necklace design. You can make this beautiful necklace on your own with help of some basic jewelry making tools, you will just require one scissors and small needle nose pliers.

Pearl ribbon necklace, this is very interesting and unique necklace design that you can easily make at home. It is very versatile necklace which you can wear on jeans or on evening gown.

For this ribbon necklace all you need is single or triple clasps, ribbon, pearls (for single necklace 7-8, for triple necklace20-24), scissors and needle nose pliers. Pearls have very small hole so choose very thin ribbon.

Now cut the ribbon long enough for single strand necklace, keep some extra for tying knots. Cut one end of ribbon very sharp, for this you will require very sharp scissors. The tip of ribbon should so small that so it can pass through pearls easily. Now take this tiny point and put it through pearl hole as far as possible, then grab point coming from other side with help of pliers or you can do this with your fingers also.

Now slide all pearls in same fashion, for single strand necklace 7-8 are sufficient. Then place all pearls and adjust their position as you like. Tie very tight knot at each clasps and then cut off the remaining ribbon. Now seal the end with flame.

In same way you can make matching earring, for making earring you need two more pearls and pierced earring wires. Tie small not on one end of ribbon then, slide down pearl and then just attach earring wire and your matching pearl ribbon earrings are ready.

You can get ribbon in almost any color, so it can be a great matching jewelry. You can give this pearl necklace as gift to bridesmaids or anyone. You just have to change color of pearls and ribbons. You can have pearl necklace matching to your each evening gown or casual wear.

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Wish pearl gift set

Wish pearl gift set would be a great surprise for anyone who receives it. Amazing coloration of these pearls are said to bring good luck for any recipient. Wishing pearl set is really a unique and unforgettable gift.

This wish pearl gift set usually contains an oyster containing pearl. This oyster is packed in special odor free liquid solution that stimulates natural environment of oyster, it take around four to five years for the oyster to form that gorgeous pearl. So, recipient receives his or her own beautiful treasure is great pleasure.

This wish pearl set has necklace made up of “925” sterling silver which is thick and sturdy and also has 7 layers of white gold which works as protective layer. Which make wish pearl necklace an amazing piece of jewelry, which can be treasured for many years to come? This wish pearl set also has beautiful pearl cage, which is an easy to open pendant for pearl to be worn.

It is ancient saying that “Each pearl should be retain in shell until open by very special person, only then this mysterious and charismatic pearls reveal there beauty” You have to make a wish before opening can containing pearl in oyster. White pearls are for wisdom; cream colored pearls are for success, peach colored for health, purple for wealth and off course shiny & mystical black colored pearls for love. Then open can, then shell and inside that there lies gorgeous pearl.

There are even many different designs of boxes are available in market like beige colored pearl box, pink angle gift box, pink rose box, red angle pearl box and green pearl box. This wish pearl set is great as a gift for any occasion. Recipient will always remember the moment of opening that box, every time he or she wears that pearl.

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Solitaire Pearl necklace

Single, lustrous pearl just look beautiful, so having single pearl drop necklace is best option to enjoy its solitaire style. These gorgeous single pearl necklaces usually have beautiful solitaire pearl centerpiece in simple chain.

There can be many different reasons to have this single drop pearl necklace. You can just highlight glamor of pendant or centerpiece made up of single pearl, for example if you have one gorgeous black pearl, you can show off its beauty and glamor by having single drop pearl necklace. Or you can have this pearl along with unique setting of diamonds or rhinestones.

These pearl necklaces usually have one significant centerpiece, many time this single pearl centerpiece is called drop, so the name Single drop pearl necklace. It is usually comes with plain, simple chain and it does not have any supplementary bead works or stone work, as this additions can decrease impact of that beautiful solitaire pearl.

You can get wide variety in this pearl necklace as you can use many different types, shapes and various colored pearls in solitaire pearl necklace. You can use single and lustrous freshwater pearl as pendant. Freshwater pearls are available in many different shapes like coin, teardrop, cross and many more, you can even have baroque pearl pendant; this pearl does not have any specific shape; so it will be a unique pendant.

Solitaire Pearl necklace is also can be great option to stretch your budget. Single pearl pendant necklace is any time affordable than entire strand. Some simple lovely pearls mounted on simple chain make an overall extravagant piece of jewelry. It would be perfect gift for special person in your life; even you can give this single solitaire pearl necklace to your husband or boyfriend; because most guys prefer simple but dramatic jewelry.

You just can’t find anything more unique, striking and inexpensive than single pearl drop necklace.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Luster of pearl

Luster of pearl is actually a brilliance of pearl, glow and shine of pearl. Actually luster of pearl is most important value deciding factor of pearl, the greater and deeper the luster; higher is the price of pearl. High luster pearls show strong and sharp light reflection and also shows good contrast between dark and brighter areas of pearl. Always select pearl with high luster.

Pearl luster is a mysterious inner glow which seems to emanate from center of high quality pearl. This mystique luster is actually combination of surface reflection and glow which comes from within many layers of nacre.

Now main question arises how long that luster of pearl able to last? This question arises because even most lustrous pearls become yellowish and lose their luster after many years. Yellowing of pearl is natural process and this happens as nacre; the main component of pearl is made up of unstable mineral called Aragonite which eventually converts into calcite.

You can dip your pearls into mild solution of hydrochloric acid as they start turning yellow. Hydrochloric acid will dissolve outer layer of calcite. This will expose underneath layer of Aragonite. But if your pearls have been yellow for long time then it would be difficult to restore their original color.

Pearls are gorgeous gemstone that can be cherished for many years, so you should take good care of your pearls. Here are some tips to retain luster and glow of pearls.

Do not use chemical cleansers or toothpaste to wash pearls ad it can damage surface of pearls. Use very mild detergent to wash pearls, you can use gentle baby shampoo.

Don’t wear pearls while swimming or taking shower or when there is possibility of sweating, as sweat can mask luster of pearls.

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Pearl jewelry, a perfect gift for a special woman in your life!

Pearl jewelry is most beautiful, thoughtful and meaningful gift idea that you can present to the most special women in your life, whether your girlfriend, wife, mother, sister or your daughter, she certainly deserve the best and she will definitely appreciate have pearl jewelry from you. Pearls are best way to express your love and affection to her.

Pearl jewelry is most suitable and thoughtful gift because of many reasons like these tiny wonders of nature are most wonderful creation of nature. Only few oysters can produce pearls; that too if small irritant like sand or dirt enters inside shells, then and then only oyster will produce that lustrous and beautiful pearl. So pearls are precious. Each pearl requires significant time to form so this factor makes pearl very unique and special this can definitely symbolize feeling you have.

One more reason that makes pearl jewelry a perfect gift is that it never goes out of fashion. From last many centuries these pearls are favorite piece of jewelry and will continue for next many centuries. So you just go wrong with classic black or white pearls; she will definitely appreciate it.

You can have pearl bracelet, earrings, rings, bracelet or even necklace. In this each type of jewelry you can have almost designs to choose from. If still don’t want to take any risk then go for pearl necklace. Pearl necklace is really classic but even then there are many styles and types are available in jewelry market, most important thing while pearl necklace is it’s good fit around neck. There are many types like opera, matinee, choker, collar and rope. Typical size of pearl necklace is 16” to 17”.

Freshwater pearl earrings are really trend of the season. You can get stud, hoop, dangle to chandelier and list is endless. Choose as per her choice and shape of her face. Even designs and shapes in bracelets are just great.

So take time out and find perfect piece of pearl jewelry for special women in your life. She really deserves it.

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Monday, November 26, 2007

Making White pearl necklace

White pearl jewelry is most classic and stylish jewelry. It is really exquisite and all time favorite. The main reason why these white pearls are so popular is that these gorgeous white pearls are really versatile and really go well with anything you wear whatever it may be casual or formal. You can easily make this beautiful piece of jewelry by yourself.

Jewelry making is favorite hobby of many jewelry lovers. Unlike other typical, expensive and time consuming hobbies, jewelry making is a simple and affordable hobby. Because of simplicity anyone can try this amazing hobby.

You can start with stringing a simple single strand pearl necklace. First thing you have to decide is length of necklace, Pearl necklace have their own set of names that characterize the pearls, based on where they hang when worn around the neck. A ‘collar’ will sit directly against the throat; they are often made up of multiple strands of pearls. ‘Pearl Chokers’ nestle just at the base of the neck. The ‘Princess’ comes down to or just below the collarbone. ‘Matinee of pearls’ falls just above the breasts. An ‘opera’ will be long enough to reach the breast bone or sternum of the wearer, and longer still, a ‘pearl rope’ is any length that falls down farther than an opera.

Once you decide upon length of necklace; then it will decide number of white pearls you will need for necklace. Number of pearls also depends upon shape of pearls, pearls are available in many different shapes like seed, coin, potato, baroque and many more, though all these shapes are available round pearls are still favorite choice.

Now you are going need wire for stringing, you can even have stretchable memory cord for simple pearl necklace and one more thing for safe closure one pair of clasps. Now attach one part of claps to one end of cord or string and start string pearls. For best results tie knots in between two, because of this two adjacent pearls will not slide on each other and so there won’t be any damage of surface of pearls. You can make many different patterns of pearl necklace with little bit skill and your creativity.

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Friday, November 23, 2007

Pearl jewelry for everyone!

Right kind of jewelry can change your whole look, one stylish necklace or pendant can give you most glamorous look. No other gemstone jewelry enhances skin tone and over all look like pearl jewelry do. From last many centuries pearls are favorite choice for jewelry making.

The first gemstone valued and cherished by people is Pearl; and even today pearls are considered to be most elegant stone. The main reason apart from its luster; the fact that made pearls so popular is that, it does not require any kind of cutting or polishing.

Many people think that pearls are not for men and children, but it’s not true. In today’s fashion world, many jewelry houses are designing various pearl jewelry designs that men can wear everyday like pearl bracelet or most widely used pearl ring. Freshwater pearls are very affordable now, so even there are many kind of jewelry designs are specially for kids.

Everyone knows that women finds pearl jewelry irresistible and every women just love to wear pearls. There is almost numerous pearl jewelry designs are available in jewelry market to suit every woman’s taste and style. Pearls are also known as symbol of purity and time gone by; in ancient time it was considered to be most priced possession anyone can have.

Nowadays all pearl available in market are cultured pearls, these pearls are not fake or machine made pearls, these pearls are produced when pearls are produced because of human interference. Small nucleus or seed is inserted to oyster shell or mollusk mantle in case of freshwater pearls and then oyster secretes nacre around that nucleus and pearl is produced. Freshwater pearls are becoming very popular by passing year because of their high luster and comparatively low price.

Pearl jewelry is really versatile; it goes with everything from formal evening gown to jeans. You can even choose some classic pieces for yourself or to gift your loved ones. Men like to gift these pearls as gift to their wives or girlfriend as it is a safest bet, anyone can’t go wrong with choice of pearl jewelry.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Make your own pearl jewelry

Anyone can make pearl jewelry, even if you are not trained for jewelry making. You don’t need to be a very skilled person to make your own pearl earring or pearl necklace. The great advantage of making your own pearl jewelry is that all those jewelry pieces would be 100% genuine and will make unique gift to give or even you can just spice up your favorite outfit with handmade pearl jewelry.

To make pearl jewelry you just have to make some initial investment in basic beading tools, pearls and findings. You can use these beading tools over and over for all jewelry making projects. In very small investment you can make your own designer jewelry.

First decide what type of pearl jewelry you want to make. Which kind of pearls you want use for pearl jewelry. Freshwater pearls are always advisable for making pearl jewelry since they have very great luster, wide color range and most important they are very affordable. If you are putting some other kind of beads or gemstones like turquoise or jade or some beads like sterling silver beads, crystals individually or you want to include all this in jewelry you make.

Easiest way to start pearl jewelry making is using memory wire, this wire is flexible wire. It is available in man different sizes of bracelet, necklace and rings. Simply cut wire in a suitable length, just close one end using pliers, string pearls in decided order and close other end. Add some pearls or charms off the end your bracelet or necklace is ready.

Other way for making pearl jewelry is to use flexible coated wires, or some special kind of wires like gold filled wires, you have shut the ends of these wires with special beads or pearls using crimp tool. Using this wires and crimp tool allows more flexibility than memory wire. Decide exactly what you want to make and purchase those necessary things for specific designs.

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Pearl engagement rings

Pearl engagement rings are classy and exude an elegant look despite of its simplicity. Great advantage of this beautiful pearls are that, pearls can be set in any metal from yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver or platinum; what ever may be the setting metal pearls will look gorgeous. Pearl ring can be great alternative for traditional diamond engagement ring. Glowing pearls set in shimmering metal is a great way to express your feeling to someone special in your life.

Pearls set in plain yellow or white gold or even sterling silver are lovely but when these ring are set with diamonds and other precious stones give ring a glamorous look. There are literally countless designs are available to choose from. So choosing perfect pearl for engagement ring is really a hard task.

From last many decades, pearls are valued as gemstone. All these different kind of pearls are available in wide range of color, sizes and shapes. Round, drop, semi round, pear, button, oval, button, baroque and many more but perfect round pearls are very expensive and very rare. Round pearl are very popularly used ring, recent trend is to use button shape pearl.

Pearls can be natural or cultured means those cultured pearls are cultivated in special farms. Cultured pearls can be freshwater or saltwater. Saltwater pearls can be akoya, south sea and Tahitian pearls but all these pearls are very expensive than freshwater pearls.

Pearls are available in many different colors, for pearl ring white, gold, blue, green, rose and black pearls are most suitable. Pink pearls and white pearls are favorite choice for engagement ring. Choose color of pearl that will match wearer’s skin tone. For fair skin tone, white, silver and pink colored pearls looks great. Cream and gold pearls suits dark skin.

While you are buying pearl engagement ring; do not buy pearls with blemishes and cracks. Pearl should have uniform luster. Knowing all this about pearls, you can find perfect engagement ring.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Pearls on your special day

Pearl really has classic beauty and timeless elegance; that’s why pearl jewelry is the perfect accessory, which compliments your wedding gown. Pearl jewelry are classic choice because of it really has classic style and traditional appeal which can add fashionable touch to your wedding gown. Traditional pearl jewelry is perfect accent for conventional styles and also more modern day’s traditional wedding gowns.

Even though pearl jewelry is great for brides but pearl jewelry can also be very wonderful bridesmaid’s gift. Pearls will be great accent, which will look great on any kind of dress. Pearls even have one more advantage over other jewelry that they are long lasting. Other kind of bridal jewelry may not last for next season but pearl jewelry will always in style and will never go out of fashion.

Pearls are also not restricted for some specific occasions like you can wear pearls only on your wedding day; you can wear them on your best friend’s wedding or anniversary or graduation party. Versatility of pearls is due to there variety in shapes, overtones and colors.

While choosing pearls for wedding party consider overall theme of your wedding depending on that you can have different pearls like pink pearls, black pearls or white pearls. If your wedding is going to be a traditional one then go for pure white or cream colored round pearls. For modern style, wedding black or blue pearls is the great option.

Pearl jewelry also looks very cute on little flower girls; select smaller size pearls and small length necklace for those young girls. Pearl jewelry is great as a gift for bride’s mother or grandmother, for them necklaces of longer length like 14-15 inches are appropriate. Even for your groom, you can have small pearls studded in matching cufflinks, which perfectly compliments groom’s outfit with extra touch of class.

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Pearl bracelet… A perfect gift idea!!

Pearl is certainly on of the most beautiful gem. Because of its natural and elegant beauty, from last many centuries they have used in jewelry. Pearl jewelry is always very rewarding and many times treasured as family heirloom. Pearl bracelet brings charm and beauty on delicate women’s wrist. Pearl bracelet is very catching, yet very elegant and is perfect as gift for special women in your life.

Pearl bracelets are available in many different designs made with various metals and studded with selective lustrous pearls. As fashion, trend changes, usually jewelry designer add other gemstones, or colored stones for that added style. Though diamonds are said to be “women’s best friends”; pearls has its own classic beauty. Pearl bracelet is really all time favorite amongst all kinds of women from housewives, career women and even celebrities and models. Pearl bracelet is so much popular because of its gorgeous look and they are much more affordable now.

Three things before you buy pearl bracelet are different types of pearls, various clasps and setting metal. Pearls symbolize purity and perfection. Naturally pearls are found in many different shapes. While buying pearl bracelet; shape of pearl is the most important thing to decide. Spherical pearls are most popular and expensive; this is classic shape of pearls used in bracelet. Baroque shape pearl these pearls usually does not have any specific shape; these pearls are unique, very beautiful and most important they are cheapest. There are other shapes are available like coin, seed, mabe and many more to choose from.

You can have different type of metals like white gold, yellow gold, platinum and sterling silver. Mother of pearl is also popular choice for bracelet; this mother of pearl is basically nacre of oyster. Mother of pearl is carved into many different shapes.

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Monday, November 19, 2007

Pearl necklace designs for making pearl necklace

Pearl necklace is classic and must have for every women. Making use of many sizes, shapes and colors of pearls, you can create all kinds pearl of jewelry. Necklace created with cultured or freshwater pearls can be quite stunning. Necklace made up of freshwater pearls are really choice of millions.

For making pearl necklace you will need pearls, clasps, string and main thing a very good design, so here are some simple but artistic designs to make your unique freshwater necklace.

To start with lets have some very simple design like single strand of pearls. For single strand of pearls, all you need is pearls string and clasp. There are many different shapes of pearls to choose from for classic look go for round pearls, if you want to try something different then choose pearls of unusual shapes like coin, nugget, rice or many other. Necklace made up of rice pearl and coin pearls are very much fashion this year. You can have this single strand necklace made up of single color pearl or multicolored pearls. If you want something unique then add some links in between and you can some other gemstones like sapphire or ruby altering with freshwater pearls.

Then you can try many variations like increasing number of strands, combination of different shapes and colors of pearls. Multi strand pearl necklace look very gorgeous, for example have four strand white teardrop shapes pearls for added beauty just twist those pearl strand and ass some silver cone and secure it with lobster clasp, you can even have extender so that you can adjust the length of necklace. If you wish for glamorous look then have pearl necklace made up of 14-16 strand; in this type of necklace you can add pearls strands made up of pearls of different shape like coin pearls, rice pearls, teardrop, round and any other shape you can get, it sounds odd but it really looks pretty.

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Saturday, November 17, 2007

Making your own freshwater pearl earrings

Freshwater pearl earrings are the best fashion jewelry accessory in jewelry world today, so these earrings are must have every woman’s jewelry collection. So instead of paying huge amount for designer pearl earrings, handmade pearl earrings have their own charm and they will be unique.

First basic requirement is good quality freshwater pearls, there are many wholesalers are there in market who has huge collection of different type pearls and other material you require for making beautiful earrings.

Freshwater pearls are the great choice for making pearl earrings, gather all information about pearls before buying pearls. Look for pearls with high luster, uniform surface and pearl surface must be without any surface blemishes. These freshwater pearls are in great demand these days.

There are many things you have to decide on before making your designer pearl earrings. The first and foremost is combination of pearl and gemstone; if you are willing to put some gemstone in combination with pearls. Make sure that colors of pearls and gemstones compliment each other. Be very careful while knotting pearls and other gemstones together as they can easily damage pearl surface.

While selecting design for your earrings go for earrings with some unusual designs this will definitely bring that element of uniqueness in overall appearance of your earrings. Think beyond usual shapes of stars, heart and flower.

In the beginning go for short and small size earrings afterwards you can have lengthy big designs. For pierced ears make use of clasps and lock; for un-pierced ears have clip-on. For stud earrings just stick flat side onto cup or pad with some high quality glue. Remove excess glue using paper napkin.

You can wear this pearl earring for any occasion and making these by your own will give you immense satisfaction.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Mother of pearl jewelry

Mother of pearl is never out of fashion. Whether it’s for night out or a formal dinner, a piece of Mother of pearl jewelry gives your entire outfit an outstanding look. Mother of pearl is one of the most alluring addition to any piece of jewelry.

These are just beautiful and when they are added to earrings or ring, necklace, it instantly gives jewelry a unique sense of class and elegance. Mother of pearl is found in almost all colors you can imagine. You can have all kind of accessories made up of Mother of pearl.

Most beautiful and popular jewelry item is Mother of pearl necklace. No matter if you like gold or silver setting, it just matches to your style and choice completely. Mother of pearl is available in wide range of designs and shapes. Most popular design is a flower shaped necklace or bracelet on delicate sterling silver or gold chain. Mother of pearl necklace is really one of a kind since it incorporates several different colors. You can have lots more designs like hearts, oval, diamond, stars and many more. If you are looking for something very unusual, then you can have Pearl in oyster designs; there is oyster shaped or heart shaped Mother of pearl crafted and pearl placed inside.

Mother of pearl earrings is also available in many different settings. It just has great combination of elegant beauty of Mother of pearl and their affordability. You can even have bracelet and rings made up of Mother of pearl. Mother of pearl jewelry matches almost any color since they can be easily dyed to desired color.

Many women like complete set made up Mother of pearl; this set usually includes pair of earrings, necklace, and bracelet. This jewelry is really life long investment since it will last for many years to come.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

How to make pearl bracelet

Bracelet is very fine piece of jewelry that just adds charm to wrist of any woman. Pearl bracelet is great option for everyday wear or even for dressy occasion like ball room dancing. Making pearl bracelet is not so tricky job; just you have aware about some information and jewelry making material.

Making your own pearl bracelet will give you great satisfaction and joy. For making this beautiful bracelet all you need is around 30-35 pearls this depending on length of bracelet, slidemide (thread used for making jewelry) or stretch cord, beading needles, clam shells.

Depending upon wrist and pearl size decide length of cord. Usual length of pearl bracelet is 7 inches. If you take approximately 5mm size pearls then you will need approximately 30 pearls. You make this adjustment depending upon size of pearls and size of bracelet.

Now to start with pearl bracelet start stringing pearls onto one end of cord; add piece of tape on other end so that pearls will not slide off. Now tie two hand knots tight together with two ends of the cord. If you are closing with the clasps; now fix clasp to both ends.

If you are using stretch cord then tie over hand knots tightly together with two ends of cord. Dab some glue on your knots, when glue dries cut off excess cord. You can have all different kind of pearls of various shapes, sizes and colors for this bracelet. Choose pearls as per your outfit color. You can have many different single colored pearl bracelets for your each out fit or you can have one bracelet with multicolored pearls that will suit almost all your outfits.

Pearls bracelets are very versatile it is not necessary that every time it should have some complicated design, simple single strand of pearls will make a very elegant and classy statement.

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Monday, November 12, 2007

Wholesale Pearl Strands

Pearls are symbol of beauty, love and generosity. Iridescent beauty and inner glow of pearls is alluring for jewelry lovers. From ancient times pearls and pearl jewelry is symbol of wealth and social standings.

Pearl jewelry is never out of fashion. You can make your own jewelry using pearls these pearls are available on loose strands. You even just accent your outfit with single strand of pearls. Pearls always look beautiful and elegant.

Pearls are usually classified by origin and they are graded by size, thickness, color, shape, luster matching and clarity. Many different types of pearls are available in market these pearls are mainly classified into two categories Freshwater pearls and Seawater pearls. Freshwater pearls are very popular these days as there is wide variety shapes and colors are available and also these pearls are not very expensive.

There are many things you need to look after before buying pearl strands like shape, color, luster, surface quality and size. Flaws seen on pearl surface is usually termed as surface blemishes. Surface quality of pearls depends upon presence, absence or number of surface blemishes present on surface of pearls.

Wide variation can be seen in shape of pearls. Perfectly round pearls are very rare and expensive. Nearly round pearls are very popular. Pearls are also available in many different shapes like coin, teardrop, oval and many more. Those pearls that do not have any definite shape are called as Baroque pearls. These pearls are also becoming very popular since it has own uniqueness.

Cultured pearls come in wide variety of colors which ranges from pink, silver, white, black; almost all possible shades from white to Black. Usually all wholesalers can give you pearl strand of pearls of pearl color. This color is entirely depends on wearer’s choice and their skin tone.

Pearls are measured in millimeters; they can be as small as 1mm these small pearls are sometimes referred as seed pearls. Pearls available on loose strands can be as big as 13mm. As size of pearl increases even its value increases.

While buying pearls on loose strand make sure that all pearls from strands are very much similar; then only pearl jewelry made up of those pearls will look beautiful.

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Thursday, November 8, 2007

Simple and Elegant Pearl Bracelet

Most basic pearl jewelry you must have in your jewelry collection is a pearl bracelet. Usually many jewelry lovers overlook this beautiful pearl bracelet which indeed is the most versatile piece of jewelry.

Pearl bracelet is a great alternative to diamond or gold bracelet, it is much more understated and looks very sophisticated, it is often much more affordable. Your practically have unlimited choices. There are actually countless bracelet designs and styles are available. The most common choice is a single strand. Single strand bracelet is lovely and has classic look. It looks amazing with dress-up cloth it even looks great with jeans. Double strand bracelet is also very versatile. As number of strands increases it takes more and more formal look.

A perfect length for pearl bracelet is 8 inch since it fits most wrists and it won’t slide off from hand. You can have variation of color pearls. 5 to 7mm is standard pearl size for pearl bracelet. You can multiple strand of single colored pearl or you can have different colored pearls that will go with all your outfits.

Pearl bracelet often has added gem or colored stones, added beads can give your classy pearl bracelet a funky look. Pearl bracelets can be made up of almost all kind pearls from symmetrical to irregular baroque shaped pearls.

Pearl bracelet can be strung securely on hand-knotted silk cord. Bracelet can be strung with stretch-cord, so bracelet slides gently onto the wrist. Bracelet can be of garland bracelet with different size pearls, hand-strung in altering order and can be held with clasp. Pearls joined by curb chain create an elegant design.

There are many types of pearl bracelets like link, charm, stretch, antique and even cuff type. There are many online jewelry stores which can even build bracelet on your specifications.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Pear Accessories

It is very much true that pearl is synonym for class and elegance. No other gem can match everlasting beauty and unblemished superiority of pearls. It’s higher and flawless luster always compliments any kind of attire. Pearl accessories are all time favorite amongst all jewelry lovers.

Any type pearls freshwater or saltwater, black or white or any other colored pearls has something that even precious metal or other gemstones does not offer. That’s why pearl accessories are so popular. Pearls are popular from many centuries nut in last few decades popularity of pearls has increased rapidly.

While buying pearl accessories you need to known some basic things about its luster, surface quality, size, shape and color. Because of advanced culturing techniques pearls are available in almost all possible color. White pearls are most commonly used for accessories followed by other pastel colors like hues of pink or orange. Pearls with mysterious and dark black color are very popular and expensive too. These black pearls make exceptional accessories particularly for business suit and evening wear.

Pearls are elegant and dressy by nature so you can have them studded in cufflinks, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and earrings. White pearls are well suited for special occasions like wedding but these pearls also go well with casual wears. Colored pearl accessories look great when they are perfectly matched with clothing.

Single strand pearl necklace looks better if all pearls are of same shape or size. If you wish for unique look go for baroque pearl accessories. For bracelets, triple strand and double strand bracelets are most popular; but for elegant eveningwear, single strand bracelet is a top choice. Pearl earrings can be stud, cluster and dangle or even chandelier style. Pearl stud earrings are classic choice.

While buying pearls make sure that buying it from reputed and reliable jewelers, pearl jewelry is something you can enjoy for a lifetime.

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Black Pearl Necklace

Black pearl necklace is the best accessory to sparkle up wardrobe. Black pearls are also known as Tahitian pearls, black lipped pearls. Pearls from Tahitian Islands are most exotic an expensive.

Black pearls come in wide variety of colors black, blue, green and brown. You can choose any color as per your choice but usually black pearls from black pearl necklace have gold, silver, blue, pink and peacock green overtones. Pearls with intense dark color are most valuable and most popular. Black pearls with various overtones are more expensive than plain solid black color.

Just like other pearls, round shaped pearls are more expensive; reason behind this is that it very difficult to obtain perfectly round black pearls from oyster and mussels. Almost round black pearls are usually used for pearl necklace. Other shapes like coin, tear drop or elliptical shape black pearls are also popular choice for necklace. If you wish for something unique then go for black baroque pearls which does not have any specific shape.

Black pearl necklace is famous to be expensive since there is great demand of these pearls in pearl jewelry market. It is very difficult to find pearl necklace with all pearls of same shape. Pearls of somewhat similar shape are usually strung together to form a beautiful black pearl necklace. Each black pearl necklace will definitely revamp any wardrobe and makes it very fashionable, elegant and classic.

While choosing pearls for necklace most important thing to look for is colors and overtone. Luster of these black pearls are most valued feature; luster is more important than shape and size. Clearer the reflection more is the luster. There will be always difference between two pearls, if you looking for black pearls for necklace then avoid pearls with surface blemishes. Also check the strands of necklace you are buying.

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Monday, November 5, 2007

The art of making pearl jewelry

Pearl jewelry can be made by anyone, even if that person doesn’t have any kind of special training for making jewelry. In a very simple way you don’t have to be skilled artist or you need very sophisticated and complicated machines to make these beautiful jewelry. If you are making pearl jewelry by your own then there won’t be any chances of repetition, pearl jewelry made by you will be completely genuine and unique.

Little bit of imagination and creativity along with advantage of internet store which is round a clock ready to supply all kind of material required, will help you to create unique pieces of pearl jewelry. If you don’t wish to make jewelry by your own and just want to buy loose pearls in wholesale; just go online and you will get large range of different types of pearls from which you can pick of your choice.

Making pearl jewelry by your own is really an experience. If you are not able to think some designs then just refer some good designs or some jewelry making guide which will help you in the process. In the beginning, just select some simple design. You will also require a beading thread; don’t use ordinary sewing thread, it will easily break. C-Lon and Nymo types of thread are best choice for beading thread.

The most important thing while making pearl jewelry is selection of pearls. However choice is yours but best results depends on quality of pearls, texture and color of pearls. You can even have combination of pearls with some other gemstones, glass beads, crystals, sterling silver or golden beads.

If you are buying pearls in wholesale you will definitely get those pearls in economical price and also you will get continuous supply of beads without any break.

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Have a Starry glow – with Crystal bead jewelry!

One of the best and very popular of all beads is crystal beads. Crystal beads have very exceptional and fantastic beauty which elicits a sense of elegance and charms and it is best exhibited in crystal bead jewelry. Sparkling and shimmering crystal beads gives you a ravishing look; that just sparkles surroundings.

Crystal beads have been used for more than one reason; it is mainly used in cosmetic and for decoration purposes. You can have crystals with combination of pearls into your necklace, ring, bracelet and all different kind of jewelry. Many designers are experimenting with different combinations. These crystal beads are available in range of colors, sizes, shapes and motifs to satisfy growing demands. You can have crystal bracelet, anklet and even pendants; you can even add these crystals in your belt and tiaras. Crystal beads are available in many different shapes as these crystal beads are made of glass, plastic or some other materials.

If you are looking for some exclusive and dazzling wedding jewelry then crystal and pearl jewelry is a great option. You can buy crystal beads on loose temporary strands in almost all sizes. You can even have finished crystal jewelry; you can have combination of crystal beads with gemstones like jade, Agate, turquoise. Pearls and crystal beads combination is truly amazing. Crystal beads just add sparkles to subtle beauty of naturally glowing pearls.

Not just jewelry or as accessory you can also decorate your dress with crystal beads of various shapes and sizes. You can instantly have glam doll look with this addition of crystal beads. Tiny crystal beads can turn simple plain dress to vibrant; these tiny crystal beads just have something that will embrace you starry glow and shine. No matter weather you are going to dinner party, discotheque or ballroom dancing crystal beads are shortcut to dazzle.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007

Pearl stud earrings

Pearl earrings are adorned by many people because of its beauty and glow. Pearl stud earrings are really understated as they are elegant. These earrings are subdued and most graceful accessory. These pearl stud earrings are must have for any woman’s wardrobe; it is a best compliment almost all outfits; be it a stylish evening gown or jeans.

Wear it at any time day or night; pearl stud earrings have their own wonderful fashion statement. These stud earrings suits any woman with any face shape or skin tone.

Pearls are available in many different shapes; there are three main categories spherical, symmetrical and baroque. Round pearls and near round are considered to be spherical. Drop, oval and button pearls are symmetrical pearls and baroque pearls have some abstract shape.

Pearl size is determined by diameter. Cost of pearls increase as size of pearl increases. Usual pearl size range is 6.5 to 7.5 mm. Pearl color depends upon oyster species, water temperatures and many other factors. Though white, black and pink color pearls are most popular, there is wide color range is available to choose from especially in freshwater pearls.

Pearl value also depends upon the amount surface imperfections. Bumps, spots can affect the quality of pearl. Cracks, chips and gaps are considered to be serious flaws. Pearl luster is actually a brilliance of pearl surface. Reflectivity of pearls depends upon luster of pearl. Pearls with higher luster reflect light better. So select pearl with high luster for stud earrings.

Select finding posts that go through ear smoothly and securely closed with a nut. This a option for pierced ears, for unpierced ears clip-on or screw back can be used. In pearl stud earrings you can have combination of pearls with many different precious or semi precious gems. Diamonds, ruby, jade or emeralds look very dazzling. By itself, pearl earrings are still elegant yet trendy choice.

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Wholesale pearl brooch

Pearl brooches are great looking and most practical jewelry item which is designed as attachment for outfits. You can say that pearl brooches are most ancient pearl jewelry form. Pearl brooches are crafted from various soft metals and pearls are encrusted.

You can have pearl brooch made up of gold, sterling silver or even platinum decorated with stunning pearls. Many wear them as ornament though they have one very practical aspect of hold clothing together.

You can choose pearls, metal setting and designs as per occasion and how it will suit your outfit. You can wear pearl brooch on any kind of outfit. If you are wearing it on business suit then you can go for elegantly designed brooch with one or two pearls studded in. very popular design of this kind is pearl cluster on top and diamonds on bottom. Depending upon your outfit choose white gold, yellow gold or sterling silver. If you wish to add some sparkles then go for brooch with fun, artistic flair.

Mother of pearl brooches is also becoming very popular these days. Mother of pearl is actually nacre of pearl which can be crafted into any shape and size. You can countless designs using Mother of pearl. Mother of pearl flowers with green jade leaf looks very gorgeous. This Mother of pearl can be dyed to any color so you can flower or butterflies of any color like pink, lavender, blue, yellow or any shade of any color.

Usually pearl brooches have combination of other gemstone along with pearls; diamonds, rhinestone are very common. There are almost innumerable designs are available in pearl brooches. Most common shapes are heart, butterfly, flowers, Dragonfly. If you want some unusual designs then go for abalone or conch pearls. Pearl brooches are unique and must buy for all.

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Friday, November 2, 2007

Baroque pearls and jewelry

Are you bored of the traditional round shaped pearls? Check out the unique and amazing shapes in which these beautiful freshwater baroque pearls are available. Actually, these baroque pearls do not have any specific shape; that’s why they are unique! Because of their irregular and unpredictable shapes they are called “Baroque”, baroque means pearls which is non-spherical and which has elaborate patterns.

These baroque pearls are popular since centuries; their irregular shape has timeless appeal. Pearl designers have rediscovered the beauty of these pearls. Baroque pearl jewelry is very strong trend these days; more and more designers are coming with various funky designs, which are just alluring jewelry lovers.

Baroque pearls were just oddball few years ago; which does not have any specific shape. They were just considered as byproducts of pearl cultivation process. But nowadays they are grown like other pearls. Formation of baroque pearls takes place when pearl oyster secretes nacre in irregular layer on irritant and not in traditional process of concentric rounds. In early years, these pearls were discarded as failed attempt.

You can have kind of jewelry items made up of baroque pearls from bracelets, necklace to earring almost anything. Baroque pearl bracelet just looks sizzling; you can have two different shape baroque pearls bracelet you can have these two rows intertwined tightly or loosely which just look fabulous. Baroque pearl necklace is also looks very trendy; each pearl of this necklace has various shapes. Combination of baroque pearls and crystal beads is very gorgeous.

Baroque pearls, just like other types of freshwater pearls are available in many different colors. Black baroque pearls are very popular and expensive than other pearls. Baroque pearls are cheapest among all varieties of pearls. Even though these pearls does not have specific shape they are as lustrous as round shape pearls.

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Single strand Freshwater pearl necklace

Freshwater pearl necklace is only piece of jewelry that a woman should not be without. The beautiful single strand pearl necklace is an incarnation of timeless beauty and classic sophistication. Freshwater pearl necklace goes with wide variety of outfits your office suit or glamorous evening outfit. Simple single pearl strand can change whole look of your outfit.

Natural freshwater pearls are rarely round or close to it. Usually these pearls are baroque, teardrop or wing shaped. Freshwater pearl are well known for wide array color which includes white, pink, silver, red, copper, bronze, brown, lavender, green, blue, purple and yellow. White and cream colored pearls are most common but nowadays-pastel colors like pink, light blue, roses and purple are most desirable.

Wide color range depends upon many factors like kind of species, water quality and position of pearl in the oyster shape. Usually pearl acquire color of oyster in which they form. To have desired colored pearls small amount some specific metals are added into water. If still don’t get color of your choice they simply ask jeweler to dye those pearls in color of choice.

Price of freshwater pearl depends upon quality, color, size, translucency, shape and luster. Quality of freshwater pearls are very good than any other pearl types. You can freshwater water pearls in almost any shape; these pearls have most amazing variety of shapes, sizes and colors. You can almost get pearl in any imaginable shape like round, drop, rice, button, oval, semi-round, circled or even ringed and baroque.

Single strand freshwater pearl necklace is must for every woman’s wardrobe. This beautiful pearl necklace is fashionable and feminine, which enhances woman’s range of styles. These pearls are really lustrous star in jewelry world. Simple yet elegant single strand pearl necklace can take woman through every moment of her life.

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