Accessorize Right with Pearl Jewelry

Whatever be the attire, right accessories can always bring it to life. Accessories are the key to expressing your unique style, they complete the look.

Accessorising using pearl jewelry is an excellent idea when one wants to appear elegant without looking too gaudy. Illustrious men and women have always used pearl jewelry to set themselves apart and these gems have always been extremely popular even with the royalty. Pearls can convey a sense of class and understated elegance which is unique to itself.

Fine jewelers carry a wide range of jewelry made of different sizes, shapes and colours of pearl. The most common types of pearl jewelry are necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and pendants. It pays to know how to use these classy adornments in the right way so that the person who wears it appears as elegant as the pearl itself.

Pearl Necklace and Pendants

The necklace, of course, is the classic piece of jewelry. A white pearl necklace is just the thing to add a touch of sophistication to an otherwise simple outfit. An Indian pearl necklace is often set in gold and is normally worn closer to the neck. Pair an ornate white pearl necklace with a sari and matching ear-studs and you are all set to make heads turn. The advantage of a white pearl necklace is that you can wear it with almost any colour.

Western wear can look really glamorous with pearls. In fact you must avoid heavy, traditional Indian patterns and chunky gold jewelry when dressed in western clothes. A long strand of pearls is very versatile and it can be worn as a single strand or twisted over to wear closer to the neck. Single or double strands of pearls go very well with the classic black dress or office wear. The look is subtle, yet one of sophistication and elegance. Pearl pendants can be worn by almost anyone, and almost for any occasion. You do not have to wait for an event to wear it, and it goes well with any dress.

Pearl Bracelets

Pearl bracelets are also quite a handy accessory. Sometimes, leaving your neckline bare looks more appealing than cluttering it with chunky jewelry. Especially when the sari is gaudy and ornate, you really do not want to overpower the look with too many big pieces of jewelry. Here, a look that works very well is to wear dangling earrings and a matching bracelet. Pearl bracelets are available in different colours and can either be a single multi-coloured strand or 3 to 4 strands. Pearls glued to a gold or silver bangle is also a good accessory here.

Pearl bracelets look very feminine, but they may not go well with all types of clothes. Only very simple, single strand pearl bracelets or delicately wrought charm bracelets match western wear. Multicoloured bracelets may strike a jarring note here, but it depends mostly on the dress.

Rings and Earrings

A pearl ring can complement the bracelet magnificently. Again, the rule is moderation. A lady does not look good with a large choker pearl necklace, multicoloured triple stranded pearl bracelet, dangling ear-drops and a huge pearl ring. No. Do not wear everything at once. Though this may seem to be a logical thing to do, it is surprising how many people think that an eight piece jewelry set has to be worn all at once.

Earrings are as important as necklaces since they frame the face. Heavy dangling earring work best with saris and Indian outfits, it rarely complements western wear. Simple ear-studs or single strands of pearls can be worn to accessorize western clothes.

Indian pearl jewelry is clearly becoming a flavour of choice in the West. Several high profile celebrities like in Hollywood are routinely spotted wearing Indian jewelry designs and they do set them distinctly apart.

With the right accessories and by using them the right way, anyone can look as classy as a celebrity.