For generations it is said that, of all the pieces of jewelry in the world, pearl necklace is the only one that a woman must and should possess. A pearl necklace is considered as the embodiment of classic sophistication and a timeless elegant piece of ornament.

In Chinese folklore, pearls are described as the tears of a dragon. And in Roman mythology they are considered as the tears of Venus. Contemporary jewelry designers have done all they could do to justify the legendary beauty of the gems…the pearls, and the variety of designed pearl necklace created by them.

Apart from the classic strand, that we generally see, pearls are also set in gold, silver or even platinum jewelry. We can also see that pearls are also mixed up with other gems to create a unique effect. And to give it a extra personalized flair to the ornament we can also see that charms or a brooch are also added to give a better look for the pearl necklace.

A pearl necklace can go with a variety of outfits. Be it a casual day wear or formal evening attire a pearl necklace gives all the elegant look a woman desires. Taking into considerations some basics like the type and color of the pearl, a variety of necklaces have spawned in the jewelry market. Pearl necklace can grace the teens, young, and the middle aged women. They also give grace to the woman in their golden years.

The price of a pearl necklace mostly depends on the quality of the pearls in its strands. It is the saltwater pearls that are expensive than the freshwater ones. Mostly the salt water pearls are the natural ones and the one that are cultured are from the fresh water. There are also some other factors that decide the price of a pearl necklace. They are the sheen, the thickness, pearls’ nacre, the size and roundness of the pearls. The black pearls are not only rare but are also expensive than their other counterparts.

There are various colors of pearl necklaces available on the market. They are for the varied age groups. The preferences could be as follows:

• Pearls smaller in size with light hues of blue or pink are usually preferred by the teen and the young.
• The older woman however prefers the creamier, ivory-toned pearls.

Pearl necklace have always been popular among the both ordinary and the elite class; men and woman alike. Moreover, fashion experts are of the opinion that in the coming days pearls are going to decorate the men with relevant dress codes. This is the versatility of pearls.