Pearl Necklace Buying Guide

Three factors to consider when buying pearl necklace:

Necklace Length And Style
Clasp
Pearl Quality And Matching

Pearl Necklace length
Like little black dress, a right pearl necklace is every lady’s favorite secret to be elegant and appropriate no matter where she was. Different lengths highlight the beauty of different parts. Short pearl necklace will feature the beautiful lines of neck, while a long one can accentuate the bust and give versatile ways to wear the necklace. In Shecy Pearls, our pearl necklace length includes pearl strand length and clasp.

1. The Pearl Choker - 14 to 16 inches. (35cm-41cm)
This classic and versatile piece is appropriate with everything from casual to formal eveningwear, and complements almost any neckline. The perfect length to add subtle elegance to your workday paired with a button-down shirt.

2. The Princess Necklace - 17 to 19 inches. (43cm-48cm)
The most common length for pearl necklaces, it is well suited for crew and high necklines. It also complements low, plunging necklines. Because 18 inches is considered the classic length for pearl necklaces, this is excellent choice if you are not certain which strand length is most appropriate.

3. The Matinee Necklace - 20 to 25 inches. (51cm-63cm)
The pearl matinee necklace is an ideal choice for casual or business attire. It looks best with high necklines and add sophistication to a professional look. The matinee length is also very well suited for fancier wear such as long sundresses and formal gowns. The extra length of the matinee necklace gives the wearer a sense of luxury and confidence.

4. The Opera Necklace - 26 to 36 inches. (66cm-91cm)
The opera necklace is 26 - 36 inches long and offers many attractive options. It can be worn as a single strand with high necklaces or doubled to create a fashionable two-strand choker. It can be knotted at the neckline or above the bust to create a stylish vintage look that is gaining popularity as a contemporary fashion trend. Traditionally, opera length necklaces are worn with eveningwear, although using them to accessorize more casual attire has become a fresh, cutting-edge fashion statement.

5. The Pearl Rope - 37 inches or longer. (above 94cm)
This luxurious length can be both elegant and sexy. It can be made with several clasps, enabling it to be broken down into different necklace and bracelet combinations, or doubled and even tripled to create a stunning multi-strand choker. This versatile length may also be tried in a knot for a charming modern look reminiscent of the height of 1920s flapper fashion. A very popular trend seen in high-fashion magazines today, pearl ropes can also be knotted and slung over the shoulder to accentuate the beauty of a backless dress.

Pearl Necklace Clasp
An exquisite necklace clasp is more than a fitting to connect a necklace. It is an important part of the strand, and lift the whole jewerly's glory.

Lobster Clasp
Spring Ring Clasp
single strand box clasp
Multi-strand box clasp

Pearl Necklace Quality and Matching
Now, try to judge the pearl quality on a strand with the previous pearl knowledge.
A fine quality pearl necklace include both fine, matching pearls and exquisite craft. The strand should be knotted on the both sides of each pearl to prevent scratching each other.
Other important point you should note about pearl necklace is the pearl matching on a strand. If a necklace's every pearl matches perfectly from the smaller pearls near the clasp to the largest pearl in the middle, this pearl necklace will be quite worthy for you to have it. A well matching pearl necklace will price double or even triple than those not-so-matching necklace, it takes time to find right pearls set beside each of them.
There is a famous example to show how valuable the pearl matching is for a fine pearl necklace. In America, a man spent 13 years to find right natural pearls for a single pearl necklace. When he completed the necklace, the jewelry became a treasure priced as high as million dollars, even though it is only a strand of natural freshwater pearl necklace.
Now, use the knowledge you've learned to fine your right pieces in