Pearl necklace
posted on 19 February 2011 | posted in
Fashion
The pearls in a necklace can be all the same size or they can be graduated with the smaller pearls at the back and the larger ones in the middle at the front. This form can be very pleasing to the eye. Perhaps the most important thing for the overall aesthetic effect of the necklace is the matching of the pearls. Although a matter of personal taste there is some tradition in the size of pearls which are thought to be appropriate for women of various ages. For example smaller pearls are thought to be ideal for younger girls and teenagers. Pearls of around 6.5 – 8mm would be worn by women in their 20s and early 30s to show they had ‘grown up’ but were not too immodest. Larger pearls of 8 – 9mm are thought to show an aura of status and class and so would be worn by older women , perhaps in their 40s. Even larger pearls than this would once only have been worn by older ladies who had achieved a certain standard in life. However with the advent of much more affordable freshwater pearl jewellery these traditions are somewhat outdated because beautiful large pearls can be bought for much more modest sums.
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