The Beauty of Pearl Bracelets

A freshwater pearl bracelet is just the perfect way to show off your hands.  This is particularly true if you have graceful hands with long fingers and well manicured nails.  As they adorn your slim wrist, pearl bracelets draw attention to your perfect hands, and get your audience to concentrate on your gestures.  Don’t underestimate the importance of this fashion accessory.  Most women have wrists that are considered to be dainty.  She may raise her had to draw your attention or to make a point during a conversation.  Rest assured that the wrist is often exposed to public scrutiny and attention, quite possibly ranking next only to the face.  A pearl bracelet is an essential accessory to complete a pearl ensemble.  Pearl jewelry has come to signify class, elegance and to a certain extent, opulence.  The understated and subtle elegance of a white freshwater pearl jewelry set can compliment any outfit for a formal evening occasion.  

There are a wide range of pearl bracelets available in the market today.  They can be made using natural pearls or cultured pearls.  Natural pearls are created without the intervention of man.  They are quite rare and expensive.  A bracelet with a set of matched natural pearls can start at a few hundred dollars.  Cultured pearls on the other hand, were also created naturally, but the process of pearl formation was triggered by man.  These pearls can be further categorized as salt water pearls or freshwater pearls, depending on the environment in which they formed.  The pearls in the bracelet can be selected based on your budget.  High end pearls include Japanese akoya pearls, South Sea pearls, and natural pearl.  For fashion jewelry, more reasonably priced pearl types include Chinese akoya pearls, high-grade freshwater pearls, and synthetic or manmade pearls.

Pearl bracelets can be designed for a classic look or for a more modern and trendy appearance.  Classic styles include single or multi strand bracelets.  The size of the pearls selected for the bracelet often depends on the number of strands.  Large pearls on the order of 8 mm or so are normally reserved for single strand bracelets.  At the other extreme, three strand bracelets rarely have pearls that are larger than 4 or 5 mm.  In more contemporary designs, bracelets may be combined with metal clasps and chains.  The metal used is often sterling silver.  To complete the ensemble, they pearl bracelet may be paired with sterling silver earrings that contain pearls, and a sterling silver necklace with colorful button pearls.  Multi colored strands can be twisted to create interesting designs.  Baroque or misshapen pearls are sometimes used for a more bohemian look.