| Pearls, the June birthstones, are | | | | appeal. Another possible combination |
| considered to be one of the most | | | | would be a series of pearls followed by |
| beautiful gems. Because of their natural | | | | a silver chain. |
| and elegant beauty, they have been used | | | | Semi-precious gems or even diamonds can |
| for centuries in accenting jewelries. | | | | be combined with pearls making your |
| Indians and Persians were among the | | | | bracelet even more valuable. The |
| first to use pearls as jewelries. | | | | different colors of other gems make an |
| Pearls can be classified as natural or | | | | otherwise simple string of plain white |
| cultured. Both are grown in oysters or | | | | pearls look very interesting. The same |
| mollusks. Natural pearls are grown | | | | attention-grabbing effect can be seen |
| accidentally by oysters, as nacre is | | | | when contrasting colors of pearls are |
| deposited around any foreign material | | | | combined together. |
| that has entered its shells. Cultured | | | | White glass pearls would look amazing if |
| pearls are also grown in oysters but the | | | | combined with Swarovski crystals. The |
| growth is initiated by men. Natural | | | | stunning combination is a must-have for |
| pearls, which are rarer, are more costly | | | | a pearl collector. |
| than cultured pearls. | | | | They are usually sold by carat weight. |
| Both natural and cultured pearls can | | | | Most natural pearls on today's market |
| further be classified into freshwater or | | | | are vintage pearls. |
| saltwater pearls, those coming from the | | | | Another factor to consider is the weight |
| sea being more expensive. | | | | of the pearls you are purchasing. Don't |
| Pearls come in many different colors, | | | | forget that natural pearls are measured |
| shapes and sizes. The value of these | | | | in carats and cultured pearls are |
| pearls depends on these qualities so | | | | measured in millimeters of their |
| care in choosing the pearls should be | | | | diameters. |
| taken seriously. | | | | Look for pearl knots between the pearls |
| The timeless beauty of pearls makes them | | | | in the strings. These knots serve to |
| suitable for bracelet creations. But how | | | | separate the pearls from one another so |
| do you choose the perfect pearl bracelet | | | | that abrasion is avoided. |
| for you? | | | | When you have purchased your dream pearl |
| If you want to buy the pearl bracelet | | | | bracelet, some points are considered |
| online, make sure you have done ample | | | | when caring for it. Always be reminded |
| research on the different legitimate | | | | that the lime content of the pearls can |
| companies that advertise pearls. Know | | | | react with human perspiration that can |
| everything you can about the products, | | | | lead to cracks. |
| the company's background and return | | | | Wear your pearl bracelet after you have |
| policies. Get the address or phone | | | | spritzed on your favorite perfume and |
| number that you can contact in case a | | | | lotion, not before. After taking it off, |
| problem arises. | | | | wipe it clean with a soft cloth that is |
| Once you have chosen the company you | | | | lint-free, dry or a little damp. If you |
| want to buy from, view all their | | | | wipe it with a damp cloth, be sure to |
| designs. There are so many designs to | | | | dry the pearls before storing them. |
| choose from. The latest trend in | | | | Water is used to damp the cloth and not |
| bracelet design is the contemporary | | | | anything harsh like ammonia or strong |
| pearl bracelet which could be any of the | | | | detergents. |
| following. | | | | It is important that pearl bracelets are |
| These bracelets are combined with | | | | kept separately from other jewelries to |
| different metal clasps and chains to | | | | avoid scratching. A soft chamois bag may |
| make them contemporary. Strands with | | | | be a good place to keep it in. Periodic |
| different colors of pearls may be | | | | stringing of your bracelet should be |
| twisted to make an interesting | | | | done to prevent any unstringing in case |
| combination bracelet. Several strands of | | | | the silk or cord is damaged. |
| pearls may also be contrasted with | | | | Pearls are simple but very elegant. It |
| sterling silver to make it unique. | | | | is suitable in any occasion, casual or |
| The decorative clasps could serve as the | | | | formal. Buying the perfect string of |
| design in itself. Yellow gold beads | | | | pearls for that delicate wrist is just |
| could alternate with pearls to create a | | | | so important. Pamper yourself and buy |
| contrasting effect. Pretty charms could | | | | that bracelet that will surely stay in |
| hang from the bracelet to add some | | | | fashion during your entire lifetime. |