Purchasing a pearl necklace can be a daunting task because if you really want top quality pearls there are a number of questions and steps to take to ensure you do get the quality that you are seeking. Pearls are beautiful and a very stylish accent to any wardrobe. The questions and steps with some explanation will be addressed below.
Do you want natural, cultured, or imitation pearls. Please note that imitation pearls are custom jewelry and they dont have much value. Natural pearls are next to impossible to find in stores they are also of a lesser value than cultured pearls.
There are choices of the shape of the pearls that you want. Pearls can be symmetrical, baroque, or irregular. Sphere like pearls are most costly and they are greatly sought after. Symmetrical pearls and tear drop shaped pearls should be even all over.
The size of the pearl is a great issue involving the price. The size of the pearl will affect the price. Bigger is better and they are also more expensive. If money is not a big issue size will only matter by your choice.
Depending on how much you want to spend, what kind of necklace do you want? Do you want a multiple strand ...