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The Most Popular Size Pearl Necklaces Before we go any farther, you should know that the most popular, classic and versatile pearl necklaces are in the 7.0-8.0mm size range. The 7.0-8.0mm size range is widely acknowledged to be the "go-anywhere" size, perfect for nights out, office wear or even a quick trip to the grocery store in a T-shirt and jeans. This size range is also age-appropriate for ladies from 16 years old up through women in their 50's, so these are necklaces that will be worn and enjoyed for many, many years.   Pearl Necklace Size Comparison The photo...

The surface quality of a pearl impact on its value directly. Very few pearls are completely blemish-free. The fewer the blemishes are, the higher the value of a pearl. CHECK HOW VISIBLE AND OBVIOUS THE FLAWS ARE ON THE PEARL SURFACE The surface condition of a pearl is one of the crucial factors that determine its durability and value. A fine quality pearl should have a bright reflection and smooth surface. But it is very rare to find pearls with completely flawless surface. Most of pearls have some degree of blemishes. Therefore, the key to judge the extent to which these blemishes affect a...

When buying pearls for her, traditionally, certain sizes are more appropriate for certain age groups. But, one of the hottest fashion trends of today is being non-traditional.

Use this pearl sizing chart to help you pick out the right pearl size for your special someone.

With so many pearl earring sizes available, it can be tricky to decide what size of pearl earring to buy. Simplistically speaking, it can be a matter of taste; one might want a large pearl earring set as a statement piece or something smaller for everyday wear. Its important to understand that all pearls are sold in 0.5mm or 1mm size increments. Typically small sizes below 9mm like Akoya pearls and Freshwater AK pearls are sold increments of 0.5mm(e.g 6.0-6.5mm), over 9mm as Edison Pearls, Tahitian Pearls and South Sea Pearls are sold in 1mm increments(e.g 9.0-10mm).   The pearl...

Freshwater pearls are created by freshwater mussels in lakes, rivers and ponds. Today, most freshwater pearls on the market come from rivers and lakes in China, although USA and Japan have a small fraction of the market. A freshwater mussel produce up to 50 pearls at a time (compared to the two to five pearls that saltwater oysters can contain). All freshwater pearls in the market you can see have been cultured, meaning they were grown in pearl farms using science and technology rather than in nature by accident. The current scientific cultivation technique involves trained technicians implanting stimulants in the mussels...