Valentine gifts - How to choose pearl jewelry for young girls?

A strand of cultured pearls is elegant but also functional. It goes as well with a business suit as it doesn’t wrong with a cocktail dress or casual blouse. So pearl jewelry is an essential part of every woman's wardrobe.

A young girl’s first “real" piece of jewelry could be a pair of pearl earrings, which the price could start at US$7 at Shecy Pearl Jewelry. The girl can wear them on dates, to graduation, and on job interviews. On her wedding day, these pearl earrings could be the “something old" that she wears as she walks down the aisle. Your mother or grandmother probably has a strand of Akoya cultured pearls or South Sea pearl jewelry that she received as a gift years ago. A matching pearl bracelet, pearl ring, or even a pearl brooch will show her how much you love and cherish her.

White Cultured Freshwater Pearl Earrings, 3.0mm-4.0mm , AA,USD 7

For purchasing pearl jewelry, you do not have to be an expert on pearls to select and purchase them. With a little preparation, shopping for pearl jewelry can be easy. It is recommended to buy from a jeweler that you trust. Ask friends, relatives, and co-workers who their favorite jewelers are.

Once you have one or more fine jewelers in mind, you can start learning about pearls. By knowing to what to look for, you can ask informed questions and make a wise selection.

Normally, pearls are judged according to five criteria:

1. Luster: Luster is a combination of surface shine and a deep, glow that radiates from within the pearl. To judge luster, look at your reflection in the pearl’s surface. The clearer and crisper the reflection, the better the luster and more valuable the pearl.

2. Surface: Because cultured pearls are natural, expect some small pits, bumps, or spots. As a rule, the fewer blemishes on a pearl’s surface, the higher its quality.

3. Shape: The rounder a pearl, the more valuable it is. However, less expensive baroque pearls can be very beautiful because of their irregularities and modern look.

4. Color: Cultured pearls come in silver/white, rose, cream, and gold shades. When deciding upon color, keep in mind that as a very general rule, lighter pearls tend to flatter lighter skins, and darker pearls tend to flatter darker skins. At the same time, don’t let rules dictate your preferences.

5. Size: Cultured pearls are measured by their diameter. The diameter of cultured pearls ranges from 2 to 10 millimeters. Larger pearls are more valuable, and more expensive than smaller ones, all things being equal.

Cultured pearl jewelry is the ideal gift for young girls. As long as you know where to look, what kind of pearl jewelry to look for and keep your budget in mind, buying pearls as gifts can be a piece of cake.