The freshwater pearl is perfectly round and smooth and has been treasured as an object of beauty for centuries. Today the freshwater pearl is considered admirable and valuable and is most sought after in freshwater pearl jewellery, with the most popular being a single pearl necklace and freshwater pearl stud earrings.
The Freshwater Pearl is Natures Gem
The freshwater pearl is the gem of Mother Nature. Today natural pearls are rare to find as for many centuries that was the only way to obtain a pearl. Today many pearls are cultured on farms by way of human intervention along with natural processes but a pearl is still an object of beauty, whether naturally formed or with human help.
Freshwater pearls grow in lakes, ponds, and rivers or any other body of freshwater. They are typically found in cold and warm waters and many of the cultured pearls used in silver and pearl necklaces and earrings today come from China and Japan.
Pearls Have Been Used In Jewellery for Many Centuries
Pearls have been used in jewellery for many centuries. Mary Queen of Scots was often pictured wearing a string of black pearls around her neck and in her hair. Religious pendants from the 12th century were found and featured pearls.
Farmed pearls are the typical pearls found in the popular and timeless classic ladies freshwater pearl necklace. A single pearl necklace is all that is needed to offer an elegant look that can be worn with any style and every day. For nighttime wear the necklace can be teamed up with matching small pearl earrings to make a beautiful pearl necklace set as a gift for that special occasion.
Another popular type of jewellery most sought after is pearl drop earrings. When combined with swirling silver they represent the swirling water of the rivers in which pearls were originally found.
The pearl jewellery of today worn by women is generally cultured but this does not detract from their beauty. Freshwater pearl earrings, such as these dainty silver knotted pearls are a great example of a design from the history books and can be worn anywhere, day or night. Pearls are often teamed up with leaves, such as in this beautiful example of silver and pearl earrings set.
Pearls are one of Mothers Nature’s most beautiful sights and another is the arrival of snowdrops at first signs of spring. Snowdrops are the first of the flowers to bloom and they are represented in these gorgeous freshwater pearl drop earrings. In this instance, the pearls represent the bud of the flower just about to open and make a wonderful gift for a loved one.
Freshwater pearl jewellery is the perfect type of jewellery to wear both day and night. For everyday wear, freshwater pearl stud earrings can be worn and for a night out or a special occasion, a pearl necklace set or freshwater pearl dangle earrings and single pearl necklace can be paired up. Pearls are classic and timeless; all women should have them in their jewellery collection.
