Pearl Pendants - A Brief Guide
In this post, we want to take some of the mystery out of understanding pearl pendants. Indeed, along with pearl bracelets, we think pearl pendants are probably the easiest gift to choose. So here is our quick and brief guide.
There are many settings and designs for pearl pendants.
A simple breakdown of the most popular settings along with the best pearls for the setting is:
|
Setting |
Gold/Platinum |
Silver |
Plated |
|
Pearl Pendant With Diamonds |
Seawater | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
|
Pearl Pendant With Cubic Zirconia |
Not Recommended |
Freshwater Seawater |
Freshwater |
|
Standard Pearl Pendant (Metal Only) |
Seawater |
Freshwater Seawater |
Freshwater |
The rule here is match “like with like”. For a simple gift, we would recommend a freshwater pearl pendant on sterling silver. Unless the freshwater pearl is of high quality, a gold or diamond setting would be a waste of money. Similarly, a high quality seawater pearl on plated metal would be an equal waste.
Variations
The first variation is the pearl pendant enhancer.
This is a versatile setting that can be opened and allows a pearl to be placed on different chains and pearl necklaces easily.
A diamond encrusted enhancer looks gorgeous and is an ideal gift. Of course, we recommend that buyers check that the enhancer is secure before going outside with the pendant.
The cage pendant is ideal for undrilled pearls or for a different appearance, whilst the multi pearl pendant is also a popular choice.
Unless they are particularly expensive, a pearl pendant is very versatile and can be worn every day or on special occasions. The beautiful pearl pendant bought for someone aged 20, will always look gorgeous. Quite simply, a well-chosen pearl pendant is a gift that can span the decades.
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Anyway, what do you think? Do you have a favourite pearl pendant style? Let us know in the comments below.
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- The Difference Between Freshwater And Seawater Pearls
- How Pearls Are Graded
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