The Secret Of Knowing The Proper Length Of Pearl Necklace To Buy

If your questions about pearl necklaces are:
What length Pearl Necklace do I buy?
What Size of Pearl?
Then, Ask yourself these questions:
-What occasion will this necklace be worn?
-What is the age of the person wearing the necklace?
-What time of day will the necklace be worn?
Now read on:
Some traditional pearl necklace sizes and styles
Dog Collar-
Two to three pearl strands, 12 to 13 inches, popular with formal or casual, complimenting any style of collar that it is worn with. This pearl necklace creates a very positive look.
Choker-
is a little longer 14 to 16 single strand and worn a little looser and a little lower on the neck than Collar. It is well suited for evening wear or more casual, goes with both. Also, works with any neckline
Princess-
17 to 19 inches long and the most popular of all the lengths. Classical looks in any setting, formal or casual. This size is a correct choice as it will work anytime, anywhere.
Matinee-
- 20 to 24 inches long, good for business, or casual. This pearl necklace looks good on a high neckline. Suits or dresses.
Opera-
-Evening wear-30 to 36 inches long, also perfect for high necklines, should fall below the bust. This size can be doubled up to make a two strand necklace.
Rope Necklace-
-36 to 48 inches, double or triple this necklace, or wear it in the new trend of wearing an open back outfit and having the pearls hang on the back. Creates a look of elegance.
Pearl Color: Cultured Pearls Selection
Personal preference is the best match but some general guidelines to assist when preference isn't known.
Skin Color
Fair skin - Cream color or rose and other overtone shades and pink pearls.
Dark skin (or darker skin) - Deeper colors black pearls, or green
White pearls are good for any skin tone.
Some traditional gift ideas for Pearl Necklaces
Sweet 16 birthday
Graduation
Traditional gift by the groom to the bride on their wedding day
12th Wedding Anniversary
Gift to the career woman for a promotion
Valentine's Day
A perfect gift to express love, as the pearl is the "gem of love"
Christmas
June birthday, the pearl is the birthstone for June.