When buying pearl necklaces the choice of the type and style of necklace to wear could depend on age, neck size and body type. Pearl necklaces come in all different styles. Here are a couple of styles for pearl necklaces.

Collar: This kind of pearl necklace is typically 10 to 13 inches long. They are quite flexible; one can wear them with eveningwear or casual daywear. They are worn high on the neck.

Choker: This style of necklaces is 16 to 18 inches long. A choker surrounds the base of the neck. Choker pearl necklaces are an ideal choice for women who have long and thin necks.

Princess: This is the most popular style of pearl necklaces. They are 17 to 20 inches long. This style could work for every neckline an every outfit.

Rope: These are the longest pearl necklaces with a length starting at 37 inches. They could be doubled or knotted for more style choices. Sometimes rope necklaces come with multiple clasps, so one can use the necklace in shorter lengths.

www.CathayGems.com has a wide selection for pearl necklace including bracelet, earrings, and ring etc. Please go ahead and shop for yourself.

Pink pearls are fashionably attractive. The color is very light and subtle, a great look for almost any casual spring or summer attire. Pink jewelry is a wonderful gift for that special someone or even yourself! If you are just looking for some pink jewelry, www.CathayGems.com is a place that you can not miss it. It has a wide selection waiting for you! Please see below:

Pearl Matching Set & Unique or Round Pearl Necklace

Pearl Pendant & Pearl Bracelet

Pearl Ring & Pearl Earrings

Nowadays, Diamond Jewelry is not only open to Rich people, and in jewelry market, you can find many ornaments marked with Diamond, if you are going to take a diamond jewelry, then you should know how to identify the real diamond. Here are some tips for you.

1. Diamonds can be identified by their high thermal conductivity. Their high refractive index is also indicative, but other materials have similar refractivity.
2. Diamonds cut glass, but this does not positively identify a diamond because other materials, such as quartz, also cut it.
3. Diamonds can scratch other diamonds, but this can result in damage to one or both stones. Hardness tests are infrequently used in practical gemology because of their potentially destructive nature. The extreme hardness and high value of diamond means that gems are typically polished slowly using painstaking traditional techniques and greater attention to detail than is the case with most other gemstones; these tend to result in extremely flat, highly polished facets with exceptionally sharp facet edges.
4. Diamonds also possess an extremely high refractive index and fairly high dispersion. Taken together, these factors affect the overall appearance of a polished diamond and most diamantaire still rely upon skilled use of a loupe (magnifying glass) to identify diamonds ‘by eye’.

If you are interested in Diamond Pearl Jewelry and would like to take one for your loved one, please visit www.CathayGems.com. It is the best fresh water pearls supplier in the USA and owns a large pearl farm which has a wide selection for you. It is also lots of finished pearl jewelry in 14k or 14k gold settings. In a word, if you are searching for a piece of elegant jewelry with a affordable price, www.CathayGems.com is your best selection!

A gorgeous cluster of cultured freshwater round pearls (6-7mm) and delicate diamond-accented 18K gold leaves come together to create this natural beauty. These four pearls are high AAA grade in perfect round shape with high luster. The total weight of diamonds is 0.233 ct. Click here to view more details.

Exchanging of gifts between families reunions are a widespread feature of this special season. Gift giving takes place on Christmas Day in most countries. Are you ready to give out gifts? Do you have no idea of choosing gifts for your loved ones? Have you ever thought about Pearls Jewelry?

www.CathayGems.com is one division of C.D. Plus, Inc. – a company incorporated in San Diego, California of United States. A pearl provider directs from pearl farms, you can get any pearl jewelry at any color, any shape and any quality grade. An elegant Pearl Ring in 14k Gold is really an excellent idea to show your appreciation to your family members. Here is your Selection!

Here are some tips on how to judge a freshwater pearl’s quality:

Shape

Very few pearls actually come out of an oyster in perfect round shape. But they can be cultivated: After nucleation, oysters are moored to rafts in quiet bays, where they’re cleaned regularly to encourage the pearl to develop as a perfect sphere.

Size

Important, but not exclusively so. A perfectly formed smaller pearl might fetch a higher price than a slightly flawed larger one. If all else is equal, the larger pearl will be the more valuable. Unlike diamonds, pearls are not static gems; they are “alive” and can change with time, so caring for them is crucial.

Color

The color of a pearl is a function of the oyster and its nacre, although dye can be added to certain varieties after harvesting. Blinding white is still the most prized, but there’s plenty of choice, from rare gold and Tahitian “black” pearls to less costly freshwater pearls, which come in everything from pale tangerine to frosty pink.

Luster

The main factor in making a pearl shine is nacre—calcium-carbonate crystals secreted by oysters to form the inside of their shells. A sphere of mother-of-pearl from a United States freshwater mollusk is implanted in an oyster’s sex organs, where it’s hard to expel. If the oyster accepts the implant, it produces thousands of layers of nacre in an attempt to soothe the irritation.

Orient

While luster refers to the surface layers of nacre, the deeper glow of a pearl is derived from light refracted by the staggered layers of nacre crystals—each just microns thick—farther inside. A pearl with fiery orient seems to glow from within.

The origin of the wish pearl is unclear. Presumably it refers to the good fortune of opening up an oyster and finding a natural pearl inside. Therefore the symbolism of the wishing pearl is bringing luck and good fortune. This obviously makes wishing pearls a good choice as gifts, a lasting reminder of the giver’s desire for the recipient’s good fortune. Sometimes they’re intended for special occasions.

As an item to encourage good luck, the wish pearl can sometimes be used to celebrate or remember success and good fortune – for example as a graduation gift or after passing an exam.

These beautiful wish pearl cans are unique, educational and lots of fun to open!! They are cultivated from freshwater mollusks. There is a genuine Round pearl in the oyster.

It is waiting for you to find it. Make a wish before the can is opened. What are you wishing for? This is a very unique and unforgettable gift, good for any gift giving occasion!

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Out of Disney’s run of teenage stars, Hillary Duff has arguably one the cleanest records. She was the Miley Cyrus of her time sans pole dancing, partying, and smoking. She had a healthy image and a unique style young girls loved to copy without having mothers across the nation cringing at the possibility of having to purchase skimpy clothes. Today, she has evolved from her young Disney channel style to a more mature look. Not so mature, we have to cover our children’s eyes whenever her picture pops up, but elegant and refined. Gone are the days of layered t-shirts and demin shorts and in comes dainty dresses and elegant updos. Duff has definitely established herself as a fashion icon throughout her life, evolving her style as she grows as well. From her tween years to now, she has been inspiring the styles of young girls and women. Here, in the image above she does it again. Her casual sparkly black dress is simple and dainty. To top it off, her layered pearl necklace (which we have been seeing a lot of on celebs such as Sandra Bullock and Katharine Heigl as well!) with its contrast of colors(white and black) and style completes the look. With the necklace, her casual dress is transformed from simple and sweet to eye-catching and sweet.

Want to own a versatile pearl necklace like Duff’s? Here we do customized pearl jewelry for you. There is a wide choice from round pearls, baroque pearls to coin pearls, from 1mm to 14mm, and you can find any colored pearls you like from us. All you need to do is to send us an email to support@cathaygems.com. to get a design from our professional jewelry designer.

One of our newest additions to our jewelry collection is 8-9mm AAA Drop Pearl Earrings!

A must-have for any bridal party! The gorgeous Designer Inspired Drop Pearl Earrings are made of 18k Yellow Gold. The top part features sparkling CZ pave and one oval bezel-set CZ, while an 8-9mm white drop pearl dangles beautifully at the bottom part!

With their 1 1/5in length, these sensational pieces have a delicate wearing weight and will fit comfortably with the ear. A post-back closure emphasizes beauty and function. This intricate and versatile item can be worn for any occasion or evening out. And don’t worry about being on your best behavior. Just worry about being on your best dressed. You’ll shine!

We’re sure that you’ve come up with a few ideas of your own. With cathaygems.com at your side to steer you towards great pieces at wonderful prices, you’ll never make a wrong step when it comes to looking good. With that incentive, there’s no reason why you should not start your elegant style jewelry shopping today!

Over the years, Emma Watson has grown from fizzy haired cutie to a mature young fashion icon. Emma is very familiar with the fashion industry. When she’s not filming for Harry Potter or abroad studying at Brown, she’s modeling. At premieres and red carpet events, the lovely lady never disappoints. She knows fashion. And unlike many other celebrities who let fashion take over their lives, become their obsession, Emma has a very healthy balance. This year she will be continuing her college education at Brown, but instead abroad at Oxford! Society needs more young women like Emma Watson for our younger generations to look up to.

Above, Emma Watson is pictured with simple drop pearl earrings. Unsurprisingly, this isn’t the first time the actress/model has stepped out in pearls. She knows when she wants to look elegant, but not overly extravagant, a pair of simple pearl earrings easily does the trick.

At CathayGems, you can find any styles of simple pearl earrings from studs to dangling made of round pearls, drop pearls or coin pearls. Whatever the pearl size you need, we can customize it special for you. Create a piece of pearl jewelry for your own to embellish your any attire.

Pearl necklaces have a unique charm and appeal of their own which incites pride for the wearer and quiet envy from the beholder! The pearl has always held a mysterious, yet an elegant, aura around it. They have adorned royal treasuries and the crowns and jewelries of kings and queens. A single pearl can change the simplest of dresses into something magical. The popularity of the pearl also stems from the fact that pearls can be both obtained naturally or cultured.

If you want to look gorgeous and be noticed immediately in a crowd you will love this genuine pearl necklace!
This pearl drop necklace is set in base metal with 18k white gold overlay to not only keep the necklace tarnish free but also to give it a beautiful luster.

The even genuine AA quality drop pearls are approximately 7-8mm and are finished with perfect workmanship.
There are seven pearls on the 18 inch long chain. We guarantee you will be absolutely delighted with your purchase of this unique and striking necklace! There are five colors of pearls available: white, mauve, pink, black, chocolate and cranberry.

If you want to get a pair of matching pearl earrings to complete the set, please click here.
Genuine pearl necklace with seven hanging drop pearls that will make you look gorgeous! You will love this beautiful pearl necklace!