Pearl Jewelry

A piece in the Tahizea Collection. It's price
doesn’t reflect the Wow-appeal of this
necklace. This is a fantastic array of
77 pearls which are between 9 and 10mm
in size on a necklace that is a nearly 36"
(91cm) in length. The pearls have a range
of colors with green dominating. The pearls
are generally semi-spherical and show the
circular markings that are common in
Tahitianpearls. This opera necklace can be
worn at full length or doubled up
for a dramatic two-strand look. The clasp
depicts two Tahitian motu or islets.

This necklace is available at Mermaid Pearls

A pearl can be used in many forms of jewelry. Like a gemstone it can be mounted using prongs or clips, but a pearl also has the advantage of being able to be pierced. That is, it can have a hole drilled through it so that it can be strung like a bead. As a result, we get the most ubiquitous of pearl jewels, the pearl necklace. However pearls are used in every other form of jewelry as well.

The shape of a pearl often determines they type of jewelry it will wind up in. The more round pearls are used for necklaces and bracelets. Button pearls, those with one side tending to be flat more often are used in pendants, rings, and stud earrings where the flat side can be hidden. Tear drop shaped pearls tend to be used in pendants, as the center piece of a necklace, or for dangling earrings.

Pearl Necklaces

The most popular way to wear pearls as jewelry is to have them in a necklace, also, known as a strand. Pearl necklaces come in a variety of lengths each with its own designated occassion for wearing. Learn more...

Pearl Rings

One of the lesser traditional ways to wear a pearl is to have it set in a ring. The durability of a pearl being less than that of a gem stone, the hand can be a precarious place for a pearl. However, a ring can be a great place to showcase a large pearl or make a perfect piece of a pearl set. Learn more...

Pearl Earrings

The second most common form of jewelry, earrings are the preferred way of showing off unique and irregularly shaped pearls. Learn more...

Pearl Bracelets

A cousin to the pearl necklace, the pearl bracelet is a less expensive alternative to the epitome of pearl jewelry. Learn more...