Friday, August 08, 2008

Jewelry Necklace

All jewelry lovers from teens to celebrities always look for unique jewelry that defines their style, tastes and fashion.

Jewelry necklace comes in many varieties from costume jewelry to precious stones and metals and come in all price range. Some are good for casuals only while others are good for parties only but still some can be adorned all the times.

It is a common belief that diamond jewelry is the most expensive of all jewelry but other precious metals like gold and platinum are equally expensive. Besides gem stones the most preferred and admirable among most women is pearl necklaces.

Pearls are natural gem and are cultured in deep-sea waters as well as in ponds and rivers. Though Japan once dominated the market in cultured pearls but now China have overtaken them. Many Japanese own pearl farms in China and resell them as Japanese pearls.

Jewelry necklaces designed and quality pearls are very attractive and add charms and grace. Women look very elegant and sophisticated wearing them. They have been very popular among celebrities like Marilyn Monroe to Jackie Kennedy and we often see Hollywood stars and models displaying their luminous pearls with pride and love.

Pearls come in various varieties such as freshwater, akoya seawater, Tahitian and South Sea and each one is cultured in different environments and in different oyster types. As such their color, luster and size vary. Depending upon the size, type and quality jewelers around the world grade and set the prices accordingly.

Typically pearls are synonymous with white color but they come in various other colors from gray to pink, black and golden. Some are natural colors but others are color enhanced to meet fashion demands.

Jewelry necklace designed with akoya pearls are very much sought after, as the quality is superb and are very much affordable now.

By Kheri Chawla

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