How To Choose Freshwater Pearl Necklaces

The freshwater pearl, featured with its charming and mysterious elegance is attracting to a lot of ladies who seek for beauty and fashion and become more and more popular with its own its advantageous fashion. In ancient times, pearl jewelry used to be the luxury items attributable to ladies from noble families, and now it has become the daily leading fashion items of modern lades at the modern times. Wearing pearl ornaments, ladies look outstandingly graceful and beautiful , when matched with appropriate suites. According to their individual physical features such as their own figure and face shape as well as their suites they are wearing, ladies can choose different kinds of pearl necklaces. There are so many kinds of pearl necklaces. According to its length, the styles of pearl necklaces can be classified as follows:

1)Collar style

Multiple pearl rows are wearing closely around the neck, featured with the elegant and luxurious grace of Victoria Times. This style of necklace is suitable to ? V? shaped collar, boat collar, and formal evening wear

2)Short necklace　　

The wearing length of the single strand pearl necklace is set approximate 40mm, which is the most classical and the most popular practical option for ladies. The style of the pearl necklace can match gracefully any classical or fashionable evening or cocktail dresses as well as any styles of collars.

3)Princess style

It refers to the pearl necklace which is approximately 45-48mm in length. The princess style necklace is especially suitable to high-collar dresses, and the necklace can be put on a pedant or other hanging decoration to create a sense of flowing motion.

4)Martini style

The length of the pearl necklace of this style is approximately 50-58mm. Martini style pearl necklace can match delicately any causal or professional suites.

5)Opera style　　　　

This style of pearl necklace measures approximately 70－80mm in length. Opera style pearl necklace can nicely match any high-collar dresses. It can match the dress with other double rows of short length pearl necklace to highlight a charming effect

6) Cord style

The length of this style of pearl necklace exceeds 110mm. Consumers can wear this style of pearl necklaces in different ways. This graceful and long style pearls are usually regarded as their favorites of the world reputable fashion designers. The cord style of pearl necklace is very flexible to wear, and you can slightly change the way to clasp the necklace to present different shapes of the necklace for its beauty.

7) Florid style

This style of pearl necklace is composed of 8mm pearls, 6-7mm pearls and 5mm pearls. It wears around the neck with 5- 1o rounds, presenting a romantic, florid and elegant sense.

8) Dress necklace

The dress necklace is composed of a long or short multiple rows of pearl necklaces, usually with a clap . It can match any formal dresses, giving a feeling of formal, graceful and elegant sense of quality.

Freshwater pearl necklace is a popular fashion for all women of all ages. But how to choose the pearl ornaments which can suite best you?

When you purchase freshwater pearl necklaces, you are advised to take into consideration its luster, color, shape, surface brightness and size, etc.

a). Watching the surface perfection and cleanliness of pearl. If the pearl has lustrous surface, without defects, it is the top grade. But those having rough surface, grooves or cracks, are the inferior pearls.

b). Pearl has rich colors. When we choose pearl, we shall consider our own skin color, temperament and taste. Generally, women like silvery white and light red.

c). As for the shape of pearl necklace, we shall pay attention to its uniform shape and size. To choose earring or pendant, we may choose the round pearl, or pearl of irregular shapes specially designed and processed. d). When pearl accords with above factors, the larger size has the higher value.

If the pearl necklace you have chosen to meet the physical standard mentioned above, you can move to the next step for evaluation whether the style of the pearl necklace can suite your physical features and your dresses.

If you have a long shaped face, you can choose a short or double rows of pearl necklace to make a balance. For ladies who have a round face and a thick neck, they can choose the princess style or Martini style necklaces to improve its visual quality. The ladies who have a square-shaped face can choose Opera style or cord style necklace to make their features perfect. Skin color, hair styles and dress styles are also important elements for you to take into consideration to choose an appropriate necklace which best suit you.

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written by Jerven Lee from http://www.lookforbeauty.com

3 Tips for Buying a Magnetic Necklace

For pain relief in the upper body and head, a magnetic necklace is a common choice. A common dilemma, however, among those looking to buy is how to choose one. Here are 3 tips to use when buying magnetic jewelry for your neck.

Whether you're buying for it pain therapy or for just plain looks, you'll need to know several things about choosing a magnetic necklace. First, you'll want to be familiar with the types of necklaces and how they are designed to be worn. Second, you'll need to know about the differences in quality. Not only is the quality of the craftsmanship important, but also the strength and quality of the magnets themselves. Lastly, you'll want to understand how the differences in magnetic necklaces fits your style.

1. The right type of necklace - There are a few styles of magnetic necklaces, so you'll want to make sure you get the right one for you. First, is the lariat. Lariat necklaces have no clasp, and wrap around your neck using the magnets in them to stay fastened. Lariats, also called "wraps" or "snakes," are usually 36 or 37 inches, and can be worn in several different ways around the neck.

   They can wrap a full turn, or less than a full turn around the neck. When worn this way the remainder of the beads hang below the neck, usually with the two sides joined in a straight line. They can wrap more than one full turn around the neck with a remainder, or they can coil around the neck like a collar. They can also be worn around the wrist or ankle, although they will obviously coil more times. Because of their length, these typically have the most magnets of any type of necklace.

   Unlike the lariat, the other types of magnetic necklaces are more like traditional necklaces with a clasp. The difference, of course, is that the clasp is usually magnetic. These necklaces can be made in different sizes, so be sure to get the right size for you. You'll find these necklaces plain, or with charms that are sometimes magnetic as well. A hematite cross is a popular magnetic charm.

   You'll find both the lariats and the traditional shape magnetic necklaces with or without accent beads. These accents beads can be magnetic hematite beads, or some type of non-magnetic bead. Higher quality necklaces will sport accents such as hematite, freshwater pearls, or semi-precious stones in turquoise, cherry quartz, or agate. These necklaces are more expensive, and also usually have stronger, higher quality magnets. Be alert that the better lariats will have as many as 48 high powered magnets.

2. Quality - There are two aspects to the quality. The first is the craftsmanship, and the second is the quality of materials used. As I've mentioned, higher quality necklaces usually use higher quality accent beads, and more powerful magnets. If you're interested in pain relief, powerful magnets are a must. Watch out for lesser quality products.

   A high quality maker of magnetic jewelry will choose stronger magnets, and higher quality accents. Look for a craftsperson who creates custom-made designs in magnetic jewelry, rather than one of the mass-produced pieces. These custom pieces will more than likely be using higher powered magnets and materials.

3. Style - You'll have to weigh all these differences against your personal style. Some people love the versatility of the lariat, while others prefer a more traditional look. Some enjoy the elegance and color of semi-precious stones, while others prefer the clean high-tech look of the polished black hematite. Cloisonne, lady bugs, and seasonal beads are very popular.

If you weren't familiar with the ins and outs of magnetic necklace buying, I hope this primer has you up to speed. Choosing the right type of necklace is important, especially for pain relief purposes. You'll have to decide whether you like the flexibility of the lariat, or the look of the traditional style.

You'll also want to ensure that your necklace has the quality to last. In addition, you'll need it to have the right number of high powered magnets if you're wearing it for therapy purposes. Once you've got those concerns taken care of, buying to match your style is your key to long lasting enjoyment.

Kurt Schmitt writes for "Magnetic Jewelry Connection" the site on the web for high quality magnetic jewelry and information resources on magnetic therapy.

Beware of "Real Authentic" Puka Shell Necklaces

Are you ready for Summer? Already got your Beach attire picked out for those Luau Parties? Planning a trip to Hawaii? Got Puka Shells?

Well summer is coming fast and Puka Shell Necklaces are quite the rage once again. But beware for not all Puka Shells are created equal. Prices vary greatly as does the quality and types.

But what are Puka Shells and where do they come from? It seems to me the best place to find Puka Shells are on the White Sandy Beaches of the Philippines. The first time I took a stroll on a beautiful white sandy tropical beach, I thought I could just walk barefoot like on the beaches of Southern California; places like Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach, where, the sand is smooth and soft. However, the sand at Bohol, the beach I first ventured on in the Philippines, had so many shells in the sand, that I had to wear my sandals because the shells were so painful to step on. I was just amazed that there could be so many shells!

In fact the Philippines is probably the largest supplier of shells in the world. Large Philippine companies like Jumbo Pacific and Bedido export shells in bulk all around the globe. In fact, Cebu City is known as the Shell Capital of the Philippines. Why, there is even a beach in the Philippines called Puka Beach. So it is no wonder that Shells are King in the Philippines!

But what types of Puka Shells are there? Well there are at least three main types. The real Puka Shells that are cupped and come from cone shells, jagged cut puka shells called Puka Chips, and smooth round cut puka shells called Heishe.

Technically, the real authentic puka shells are the first type. These are the ones that come from cone shells that have been tossed and tumbled in the surf and sand over time until all that remains is the cupped top. The hole at the top (called Puka) is also naturally worn through, and is perfect for stringing into a necklace. The color varies from white to light shades of beige and tan. The white one is very popular, and is said to be most worn by the local surfers in Hawaii.

A second type is known as Puka Shell Chips. The most popular color is white, but they are also available in brown, mixed brown, dark brown (almost black), gray, pink, and now even pastel and rainbow colors thanks to the magic of coloring dyes. Theses chips are made by hammering lager shells into jagged or square shapes and then punching a hole for stringing.

A third type is called Heishe, which are shells that are cut and ground into smooth round flat shapes. Then a hole is punched, and the shells are strung and polished on the edges with a leather belt. They come in all colors, including white, beige, tan, violet, brownlip, graylip, pinklip, blacklip, and countless other varieties.

The labor to create the chips and heishe is all done by hand and is very labor intense and dangerous to the artisan's fingers. This is why the Philippines has an advantage to produce these shells, since labor is very cheap in this third world country.

So there you have a brief overview on Puka Shell Necklace types, and now you can better shop for the style and quality you prefer. By being better informed with this insight you can be sure of what you are getting, and enjoy the experiencing of that tropical feeling. Have a happy beach party!

My wife and I, have been collecting sea shells since 2005. We are now Powersellers on eBay, where we offer a wide selection of Puka Shell Necklaces and Kukui Nut Jewelry. We are retired now and go regularly to the Philippines, bringing home some of the finest shells in the world for our display. Since my wife is a Filipina, she knows very well where to find the best that the Philippines has to offer when it comes to shells. You can find wonderful pictures of Puka Shell Necklaces offered at http://www.nativetreasure.biz

Pearl Necklace - Wear Like A Princess!

Well, we all know women love jewelry and it is perhaps their inner passion to wear gorgeous piece of jewelry. Among many other choices, pearl necklace is the preferred choice of many women because of its natural lustrous appeal.

When it comes to pearl necklace, usually it?s a white color pearl necklace. White color pearl necklaces are classic, traditional and generally designed with round shape pearls. Pearls come in other natural colors too, like gray, black, golden, light green etc. However, pearls can be colored-dyed to suit fashion and style in lavender, pink, peach, gold, black and blue as well. But natural original color pearl necklaces are always preferred and command higher prices. A typical pearl necklace is hand-knotted with about 40 pearl beads.

Pearl necklaces are not restricted to round shape pearls only. Tear drop, pear, potato, coin and irregular baroque shape pearls are equally popular among women and commonly used by jewelers and designers alike.

Pearl necklaces are designed with various pearl types such as freshwater pearls, akoya seawater pearls, Tahitian and South seawater pearls and their prices vary according type and quality among other factors.

When it comes to pearl size, the most popular sizes are between 6mm to 8.5mm for most pearl necklaces. Small sizes pearl necklaces are very common among younger girls and larger sizes are preferred choice of many women.

Besides pearls shape and size, the length of any pearl necklace is very important and paramount.

Enhance your beauty, show your style and wear like a princess.

Kherihttp://www.pearlprincess.com - A trusted Pearl Jewelry Store for Exceptional Quality.

Name Necklaces - What To Look For When Ordering One

Name necklaces or name pendants as they are also called have been around for at lest forty years that I can remember. The pendants that I saw before my apprenticeship began were mostly worn by very young girls not even teenagers. They were always plated gold and tended to look a little worn as the girls must have liked wearing them often.

They became popular for a good while in the eighties with teenagers and then disappeared for a long period. The huge success of Sex in the City sparked a monstrous comeback for name necklaces of all sorts. I get people asking me every week for a name pendant just like Carrie. Today we are seeing movie stars and television personalities reading the news wearing them.

I resisted many requests to make them until a young single mother of two hounded me for about a month to make them for her sisters.

I make them almost everyday now and they are handmade and very time consuming but the rewards are not just financial as girls and ladies send me emails telling me how much they love them.

If you are getting one made make sure that you ask if it is real gold or gold plated. Gold plating will often wear off as it reacts to acids in the skin and as these pendants are worn high up and touching the skin all the time they are susceptible to this reaction. I make some items which are gold plated but I give a 5 year guarantee with it and the plating is deep. It almost never gets an acid reaction. So be sure to ask about that and guarantees.

The next thing to look for is the thickness of the metal. I use gold plate 1.4mm thick to cut the pendants from. In silver I even use a thicker plate than that as silver is much softer than gold. Now, I see many advertisements for pendants where the thickness is not specified. If you see them ask how thick they are. I see many which are 0.4mm and 0.7mm thick.

This minor thickness has two problems associated with it: firstly, it is just too thin and will bend easily, and secondly, being as thin as a piece of paper means that it lacks dimension. It probably takes me about 40 minutes to hand polish the edges of these pendants and because of that and the thickness of these edges it has a lovely depth to it so that it shines when you look at it from any direction. Have a look at what I make at my website so that you can appreciate what to look for from your manufacturer.

The last thing to look at is how the chain is attached to the pendant. I use small rings and I solder the gaps in these rings so that it can never come apart. The quicker way to do this is just to close the gap but it may come apart with a bit of wear. I make them with diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

Gary Hocking makes custom jewelery of all kinds. He has his own website http://www.jewelleryexpress.com.au
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