A Strand Of Pearls

There was a period when I wanted pearls to look older. But I wouldn't wear them outside of work functions. With the passing years, somehow, I begin to take a shine to pearls as an accessory for social events as well.

Don't need many variations of pearls or a statement piece. I like my jewelry simple. I'm no collector, so rare pieces don't feature on my radar. Wearable pieces do. A minimalist design is usually preferred. Boring, but it works for me. I don't wear necklaces often. It's definitely not an everyday accessory for me. I'm not fond of precious stones hanging off the neck. I find necklaces restrictive. They don't do anything fun and aren't quite me. While I put on colored natural stones as an accent piece once in a while, pearls are a welcome diversion nowadays.

Somehow, the double-strand Chanel look isn't quite attractive to the wardrobe. Too much, methinks. I'm partial towards single strands. A bigger diameter is more dramatic, but difficult to match with the current choices of clothes. A smaller round is quite easy to slip in with alot of age-appropriate clothes. Maybe not with a dress. Too Mad Men-ish. I won't mind pairing it with tailored pants or jeans paired with a simple top.

My first set of pearls from the same jeweler is South Sea black. What else, that's my favorite color! Although technically, they're not exactly so. Those are a joy to wear. These newly acquired white pearls are a welcome addition to the jewelry box. They're very delicate. The clasp is well made and elegantly framed. Surprisingly, the strand is heavy and the pearls feel cool against the skin. Exquisite craftmanship.