A pearl’s smoothness can also show its quality. A high quality pearl should be smooth all round, with no blemishes or cracks. A completely blemish-free pearl is nearly impossible to find, but a pearl that’s suitable for jewellery should have blemishes that are only visible close up and not at arm’s length. The shape of the pearl is also important. Pearls are rarely perfectly round, so the more round the pearl, the better quality it is considered to be.
It’s a good idea to base your pearl necklace choice on the color of your skin tone. Basically pink pearls look best on fair skin tones, whilst yellow or golden pearl look best on darker skin tones. A pearl necklace is strung together in many different ways. Usually the center pearl is the biggest and the remaining taper down in size. Usually white, cream or pink pearls look good on anyone. Younger women should wear smaller pearls and older women needing to draw attention away from their neck lines need larger pearls.
One great thing about pearls and buying a pearl necklace is that, no matter what your budget, there will be a piece that is perfect for you. The luster and size may change, but you can still get a great classy look even on a budget.