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