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Bead necklaces are a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection. Bead necklaces come in various sizes, shapes, lengths, and colors. They can be worn with both casual clothes and for formal occasions. They vary in price with some being more expensive and others being reasonably priced, depending on the different types of beads used. Bead necklaces are just as unique as the individual who wears them.

Some bead necklaces are made of very small beads and are quite long, while others are made of bigger beads and are shorter. Long bead necklaces can be wrapped twice to give the appearance of two necklaces. Long bead necklaces can also be wrapped around the wrist to create a unique bracelet. Bead necklaces also look beautiful as a choker necklace. This style goes extremely well with a formal cocktail or prom dress. Determining which size beads you prefer will help you to determine which necklace to purchase. Large beads may be more noticeable on a shirt that has a design, while smaller beads will stand out on a plain, or neutral shirt. Either long or short bead necklaces go beautifully with many different styles and types of clothing.

The shape of the bead also varies from necklace to necklace. Some beads are round, oval, or even square. Take into consideration the type of clothing that will be worn with the necklace. The most important thing to consider is that the bead necklace accents the clothing as well as the person wearing it. Hold the bead necklace up to the fabric that it will be worn with most often to get a good idea of how it will look. Most bead necklaces are versatile and will go well with everything in your closet.

Bead necklaces can be matched directly to the color that one desires since there are so many different types of bead necklaces available. Some beads change in the light and may look completely different on a different color background than others. Often times there are trinkets or charms added to a bead necklace to give an additional appeal which gives each necklace its own unique look.

Bead necklaces are also easy to make and can be assembled easily at home. Beads can be purchased at any hobby store or fabric store along with the string and clasps. This makes a fun hubby that can also be quite profitable. Choosing beads to create your own necklaces will give you the opportunity to design a necklace specific to what you desire. Bead necklaces are a great gift for family, friends, teachers, and even children. Children may also find that making bead necklaces are an enjoyable hobby and this will stimulate a child’s creativity and their imagination. The sky is the limit when creating bead necklaces.

Bead necklaces can dress up an outfit or be worn with jeans and a sweater. They are unique and versatile and can really bring an outfit together. Bead necklaces are a must have for anyone who loves jewelry.

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The charm and beauty of pearl necklaces will never go out of style, even today they are highly cherished for their striking beauty and simplicity. Through out history women have been captivated by pearls, wearing them with casual attire or exclusive parties and events. Women with naturally good taste have always warn pearl necklaces elegantly setting the style for others to follow.

Styles and Quality

Necklaces come in a variety of styles and sizes to fit the woman who is wearing them and the occasion as well. Two of the most common styles frequently worn are the single pearl attached to a chain or a single strand of matched pearls. Strand lengths can vary by several inches depending upon the style that is selected. Popular choices include rope, opera, matinee, princess, choker and collar.

Rope necklaces are often worn with pantsuits and run 45 inches in length. The 28 to 34 inch opera style is seen at parties and special occasions. Business suits are often complimented with matinee necklaces at 20 to 24 inches. The most popular is the princess necklace at 17 to 19 inches which is easily worn in a variety of methods. Formal occasions are enhanced with the addition of a 16 to 18 inch choker. The 10 to 13 inch collar is perfect for casual wear and some evenings out.

Pearls are judged by their color, surface, nacre thickness, shape, size and luster. Good quality pearls should have high luster and good color. You can easily evaluate color properly when pearls are laid out on a champagne or white matte surface. Pearls come in several colors ranging from white, golden, cream, blues, green and violet.

Tradition

Young girls have been thrilled to receive an Add A Pearl necklace which has become a tradition in many families and friendships. A young girl is given a pearl necklace with one, three or five pearls usually from a family member as a gift. The young woman receives a new pearl on Anniversaries, Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions which is then added to her necklace until eventually she has a beautiful full string of pearls all given to her by loving friends and family members.

Class Will Tell

You probably remember sitting around with a bowl of popcorn watching old movies on many nights thinking how Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn had such style and class; always dressed impeccably with a string of pearls complimenting their outfit. These women are some of the most famous names in Hollywood and they all have the same unique quality about them; class! Is it coincidental that many of them have been photographed wearing pearl necklaces on and off camera? Confidence, good looks and poise make a fine companion to a string of pearls.

Elizabeth Taylor received the world famous La Peregrina pear-shaped pearl from her husband Richard Burton back in 1969 and even today she is known for being quite the jewelry collector. Audrey Hepburn wearing a stylish black dress with pearls in “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” was an overnight sensation. Sarah Jessica Parker makes it a practice to wear pearl strands on the popular TV show “Sex And The City”.

Jackie Kennedy was photographed on numerous occasions wearing her signature strand of pearls. Today you know class when you see Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Cindy McCain looking lovely in beautiful pearl necklaces.