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Thursday, February 11th, 2010


Every girl deserves the best gift in this world, especially when it is called for by a special occasion.

For one, your once little girl may now be graduating from school after years of hard work and study. Make sure that you give only the perfect gift on that graduation day when all her efforts is recognized and a new chapter in life awaits.

One perfect gift to give to your beloved graduating daughter is the pearl jewelry.

Why Is Pearl the Perfect Gift to Your Daughter?

1. Elegance in Pearls

A pearl can bring so much class to any girl who will wear it. There is something very regal about them that make them so attractive.

A simple black dress can be made more elegant by white pearls. Even the cartoon character Marge Simpson has a very noticeable pearl jewelry in her neck.

2. Every Lady Must Have One

The pearl will surely bring delight to the heart of any lady, especially your beloved child.

Almost every lady in town will have her own set of pearl jewelry to sport for special occasions. Make sure that your daughter gets her own set.

3. Pearl Jewelry Is Affordable

Pearls are so elegant that they look like something to be worn only by the wealthiest people in the world.

Pearls now can be affordable. Due to the onset of the pearl farms, this type of jewelry can be taken for less the price than they ordinarily would do. There are of course the expensive types for the especially rare ones.

4. A Pearl Is Special

Every pearl has a story to share that makes it special and desirable. It is different from the other jewelry because it is not mined in any soil deposits.

A pearl is created by the natural events that take place inside an oyster. The select oysters that happen to be entered by a foreign substance will be able to develop into a pearl after the passage of time.

How to Give Your Daughter the Perfect Pearl Gift?

Now that you have learned the many reasons why giving the pearl is the most deserving gift your daughter can have in her graduation day, then you must decide to buy right now.

Buying a piece of pearl jewelry is not difficult nowadays. All you have to do is to go out to the market and look for the perfect kind. This task, though it sounds simple, may require some good amount of evaluation on your part.

Here are some guidelines to make sure you only get to buy the perfect item:

1. Avoid Fashion Jewelry

Ordinary people may not care for what they buy, but you are buying your gift to your daughter, there is no room for you to make the mistake of buying the imitations.

Imitation pearls are very cheap because they are man-made. They only imitate the round shape and texture of the pearls but they do not possess any of the history a valuable pearl possesses.

2. Know If You Are Getting the Right Bargain

The real pearls that are naturally and freely grown in the sea are the rare and more expensive type. This will definitely go at a high price. So do not expect to get a lower price for this type ordinarily.

The cultured pearls can be the more affordable type. They are not imitation but they are grown with human intervention. Pearl farm owners deliberately introduced foreign substances so that pearls will grow in the oysters.

3. Factors Affecting Costs

The cost of a pearl will depend on the specifications of the pearl that you plan to buy.

The smaller ones can go cheaper than the larger ones. The price will increase or decrease depending on the millimeter size indicated.

The coating or nacre of a pearl will also give a distinct iridescence that will set it apart from the rest, especially for the imitations.

Conclusion

Your beloved daughter will be closing a chapter and will face entirely new challenges on the day of her graduation.

Make sure that you give her the perfect gift that will make her feel special!

For more information go to: http://www.myfavoritepearls.com, http://www.bestpearlnecklaces.com, or http://www.bestpearlearrings.com


Any ideas for a wedding gift for my bride on the day of the wedding? my budget is $ 250?

My hubby gave me a gorgeous pearl necklace. But be careful with this though, if she already has another necklace to wear for your wedding, she might feel weird about wearing it.

My friend's hubby gave her a pretty trinket box with her new monogram engraved into it.

You could also get her a pretty crystal ring holder. My husband bought one by Waterford for me on our honeymoon. It's on my nightstand, and every night when I put my rings on it, I think of our honeymoon.

I think that whatever you decide to get her should be accompanied by a nice love letter to her. Speak from the heart and tell her why you love her and how much you are looking forward to the rest of your lives together.

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Thursday, February 4th, 2010


How is this possible?

im watching the movie, In The Army Now, and in a scene where they are breaking out of jail one of the characters makes a reference to a scene from Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl, well, In The Army Now was made in 1994 and Pirates of the Carribean was made in 2003, so how is it possible for them to make a reference to it!!!!!!


Pearl necklaces never run out of style. They are always classy, elegant and quite flexible as wardrobe accessories. They are one of the most popular gift choices for weddings, being the birthstone of June and they have a lasting, mystical appeal that has been celebrated for thousands of years.

Pearls are rarer when they are produced naturally but while cultured pearls are quite affordable, their quality is in no way inferior to that of natural pearls. To an untrained eye, it is very difficult to tell a natural pearl from its cultured cousin. The only way to differentiate is probably to use x-ray where a ‘nucleus’ will be spotted in the cultured variety.

Some of the more common types of pearls used in necklaces are Mikimoto, Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea Pearls. Mikimoto is the highest quality pearls and come in different colors. Akoya pearls often come in white, cream or silver while Tahitian and South Sea pearls have darker colors. Saltwater pearls are more expensive than freshwater pearls.

Choosing pearl necklace lengths

Choosing the right length of pearl necklace depends upon the wearer’s age, neck size and overall body composition. In general, long necklaces tend to elongate the neck and draw attention away from it, as opposed to shorter-length ones which flatter longer necks. Here are the different lengths of pearl necklaces recommended for every woman’s unique need:

Collar – typically 10 to 13 inches long and are quite flexible either for evening wear or casual day wear. These are worn high on the neck, above the base. Another style is the dog collar, which is made of several strands, quite popular in the Victorian era and slowly making a comeback.

Choker – 16 to 18 inches long, chokers surround the base of the neck. A good choice for ladies with long, thin necks because chokers can de-emphasize the throat’s length.

Princess – at 17 to 20 inches long, this is the most popular length, classic enough to match any outfit or neckline.

Matinee – 20 to 24 inches long. These work well worn with dresses, business suits and corporate wear and are a great choice for occasions requiring semi-formal wear.

Opera – 28 to 34 inches long, usually worn during formal events and occasions. Because of its length, this pearl necklace may be doubled to form two strands. When worn as is, it should ideally reach below the bust line.

Rope or sautoir – the longest, starting at 37 inches, worn best with pantsuits. Rope-length pearls don’t have to hang from the wearer’s neck alone. They could be doubled or knotted for more style flexibility. Some even come with multiple clasps, which allow the wearer to use the necklace in shorter lengths.

Short necks will do well wearing pearl strands that sit at least 2” below the collarbone while thick or heavy necks will look good in graduated chains with lengths beginning at 18”. Long thin necks are flattered by shorter lengths, especially those that sit at the base of neck, following the curve of the throat.

Fleshy necks look better in necklaces that lie below the base, especially if the strand is segmented or comes with a square, rectangular or any pointed pendant. Necks that are wide at the base need necklaces that are at least 1” below the collarbone or longer strands.

Other pearl necklace styles

Other styles of pearl necklaces are the bib which, as the name implies, covers the base of the neck and the upper part of the chest in several strands of varying lengths. Another option is the graduated necklace which consists of pearls in graduated lengths, usually with the biggest pearl/s in the middle. A popular style is the uniform necklace where pearls of similar size are strung together.

Choosing pearl colors and size

While white, cream, pink or silver pearls generally will look good on anyone, they can best enhance fairer skin. Gold or yellow pearls will look best on darker-toned skin.

Generally, younger women should wear smaller pearls. At this point in their lives, they could show off their youthful necks with smaller-sized chains and pendants. Older women may want to use longer-length pearl necklaces to draw attention away from their necks. They can also wear bigger pearls with wider, double- or triple-strand chains.

Pearl necklace sets

One of the best ways to buy matching jewelry is to get ones that come in a set. This way, you have a necklace, a pair of earrings and either a ring or bracelet that come in matching styles. However, if you prefer just the necklace, some jewelers will allow you to buy one off a set.

For more information go to: http://www.unlimitedpearls.com http://www.bestpearlnecklaces.com or http://www.bestpearlearrings.com

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