Centuries ago, pearl jewelry was the prerogative of persons of royal blood and noble persons. Nowadays, with the easy serve of the famous Coco Chanel, pearl necklaces have become the most preferred for hundreds of thousands of women in the world.
Chanel adorned the famous little black dress and business suit with pearl thread. Coco has brought into fashion new uses for pearl jewelry.
How to choose a pearl necklace
From time immemorial, in the countries of the East pearl necklaces were considered sacred, and in Western states - ideally created and refined natural creation. There are no things that would be more beautiful and exquisite than small pearly beads that are strung on a string. However, in order for the jewelry to evoke positive emotions, one must choose them correctly.
There are no specific rules for certification of pearl peas, because it is impossible to find pearls of the same shape. Certification applies only to cultured pearls.
Often, when making a choice, buyers pay attention to appearance, price, and only then - quality. And the last thing to pay attention to first. You should know that real pearl necklaces can only be purchased at a jewelry salon or from the manufacturer himself, but not at a market store at all. On request, a product certificate will be provided in the cabin. It’s not so difficult to distinguish fake pearl necklaces from the original ones, it’s enough to scratch a pearl with a needle (though the seller is unlikely to allow it to be done): if a trace of a different color is observed, then you should refuse to buy - artificial pearls.
There are several types of natural pearls: cultured (on sea or river plantations) and natural.
It is natural - the most valuable and expensive, it is never sold in ordinary salons. These pearl peas are very rare, because they are grown without human participation - a grain of sand penetrates into the mollusk and grows in layers of mother of pearl.
More often you can find pearl necklaces and other cultured pearl jewelry. Such a product should not be considered artificial, because pearls also ripen in the same mollusks. Only the latter are grown on special farms under the supervision of specialists.
Cultured pearls have many shades (about 120 types), both natural color and tinted. However, artificial color application only improves the quality of raw materials (pearls). A diverse range of colors makes it possible to look for different shades to the type of skin of the future mistress, and the season: cold shades - for the winter period, warm - for the summer. When choosing pearls, it is necessary to examine them against a light background in order to assess the saturation of the color.
Price depends on form
The more perfect the shape of the pearls, the more expensive the product. It’s extremely difficult to find perfectly flat, rounded beads. The so-called baroque form, which looks better with precious metal, is more common. The product should consist of symmetrical pearls and be characterized by common features or characteristics.
Necklace Types
A pearl necklace (photos of different options are presented below) usually consists of several threads of different lengths. They are used when wearing with specific clothing.
“Collar” are the shortest pearl necklaces, they are made of many threads and lie strictly around the neck, thus looking like a collar. They are also called the "collar", and the length of the thread is only thirty-three centimeters. They will suit women with a long neck and a slender figure, as well as combine with outfits that have a cutout "boat" or V-shaped.
"Choker" - one thread forty centimeters long, combined not only with evening dresses, but also with an office suit. Looks great at the gate. Such pearl necklaces are considered classics.
"Princess" also refers to the classic, suits ladies of any age and constitution to any outfits. The thread easily falls on the clavicle and visually makes the
neck longer. Can be combined with a bracelet.
“Rope” - the length of the thread is one meter and 12 cm, so there are many ways to use it, you can wrap your neck several times and combine with a formal attire, it is permissible - in a row with a golf or sweater.
"Opera" and "matine" are used with business attire and casual clothes, only worn on top of it.
Handmade pearl necklace
To create a pearl necklace with your own hands, you need to take a thread, pass it into the hole of the callot and tie a sufficiently large knot at the end, then impregnate it with glue to avoid untying. Then clamp the callot with round-nose pliers with the nodule remaining inside.
The next step: string pearls on the prepared thread. To avoid scuffs and scratches on the surface of the pearls, tie a knot after each bead (so they will not touch). Another option: alternate with beads or other decorative elements.
It must be tied so that there is absolutely no extra thread left, and the nodules should fit snugly. To do this, you need to hold the loop, which is tightened, with the needle, holding the needle and bead, and pulling the thread towards you (the knot itself will slip to the desired position).
When the last pearl is strung, it is necessary to pass the needle into the callot and again tighten the knot, it is better not one, and pour again with adhesive solution. Then hold the callot.
The thread is ready, it remains to attach parts of the fastener. Callots have hooks that are easy to straighten and clasp them around the locking eye.
That's all - the elegant necklace is ready. Have a nice time!