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Necklaces are one of the most important accessories that you can have these days. With so many different varieties, it is hard not to have fun choosing the perfect necklace to top off your outfit.

A big trend for 2010, and a personal favorite, is statement necklaces. These necklaces can take a normally plain outfit and make it pop. Think big pendants, lots of strands, or lots of colors, these necklaces make a statement, hence their name. Pair these with a favorite t-shirt and jeans and you are ready to go; or try them with a simple dress for a little bit dressier event.

Another big trend this year is layering necklaces. By layering we mean taking a simple necklace, like a shorter chain with a small pendant, and pairing it with a necklace with a longer chain maybe with beads. You can play around with this trend a lot, which makes it really fun. This necklace trend looks great paired with a white button down and jeans or even a low cut shirt and a skirt.

Simple pendant necklaces are big again this year. These are dainty necklaces on a shorter chain with a single pendent. Another favorite trend is the initial necklaces that can be used for mothers and children or for best friends. These can be worn everyday because they go with everything.

A classic necklace to add to your jewelry box if you have not already is the ones you have seen since you were a baby and your babies will see them grace the necks of women as well: the beloved pearl necklace. This is one necklace that you know will be around for many years to come, so do not sweat investing a little bit of money in one if you come by one that you love. It will probably be handed down to your daughter one day.

Charm necklaces are making a big come back as well. These are a little bit classier than the charm necklaces of the 80’s but just as much fun. The charms are generally sentimental, like baby shoes for a new mother or a heart for Valentines Day, the ideas are endless. As with the simple necklaces, these go with just about anything you can think to pair them with.

Long beaded necklaces are a great trend for the bohemian look. These can be layered with several different types of necklaces. Some of the most popular ones out there have big beads. Another favorite are the friendship beads, like the ones in your mother’s jewelry box from her younger years. They are great because they have all the colors of the rainbow in them. These are great with more casual outfits or they can be paired with a sundress for a luncheon with the girls.

Finally, and most stunning of them all, are bib necklaces. They are what they sound like, necklaces that look like bibs, only they are made out of beads, chains, even feathers. These necklaces are all over the runway this year because they look great with a cocktail dress or can even be paired down with a scoop neck tee and pants.

No matter what type of necklace you lean toward, one thing is certain: you do not want to leave home without one.

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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.