Pearl Jewelry: The Epitome of Elegant Simplicity
Pearl jewelry catches attention because of its uncomplicated and
serene elegance. It may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes the
simplest things are the ones that are the most attractive. A
look at a simple pearl earring, a representative example of
pearl jewelry, is enough to dispel all doubt.
In fact, for many kinds of pearl jewelry, the operating
principle is "the simpler the better." At times a single pearl
can even say much more than a dozen pearls all lined up. This is
why some consider pearl jewelry to be even more beautiful than
diamond, more valuable and timeless.
Pearls are formed when a foreign object, such as a grain of
sand, becomes trapped in an oyster or mussel. The grain becomes
coated with layers of a smooth, crystalline substance known as
nacre. Over time this natural process produces the luminescent
gem known as a pearl. Most pearls used in making pearl jewelry
are cultured, meaning oysters are injected with irritants in
order to induce nacre production. Finely-cultured pearls are
rare, and they fetch an exorbitant price.
The mysterious glamour of natural South Sea pearls has prompted
new combinations among necklaces of various colors and sizes.
There is a growing demand for these pearls, as well as an
increasing need to know more about pearls in general.
Remember Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady",
and as Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? She wore
such simple pearl jewelry, and yet they made her face shine.
Pearls bring glamour to a woman's face, catch the light and trap
it in to create a very suffused glow not unlike a halo.
Translucence is also a mystical quality of pearls, evoking
mystery and sophistication in the wearer.
Due to its timeless elegance, pearl jewelry never falls out of
fashion. They can be worn with almost anything; after all they
serve to accentuate more the healthy color of the skin rather
than the clothes a person wears.