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PEARLS MAKING COMEBACK

Shanus — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:15:26 GMT

Yay! Wearing my pearls every day is no "a thing". I have an 16" strand that has invisable screw in extenders to go to 18", 24" and a 7" bracelet that can also be added to the pearl strand.

I have worn the 16" or 18" with link chains all the time. I've notived a lot of celebrites, news anchors, TV hosts wearing pearls....not to mention Nancy Pelosi, too.

DH gave me a 36" strand for my son'r Bar Mitzvah when he was 13 yrs. old. I haven't worn them, kept them in the safe, but just took them in for cleaning and to be restrung. They're a bit long, but was the style decades ago. I can double them and enjoy them as two 18" necklaces.

Yes, I wear pearls with jeans and tees/sweaters, peeking out of button up shirts, etc.

Especially since my hair is now white/silver, they look even better and bring light to the face.

Anyone else love pearls? Necklaces or earring studs?

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deeva — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:33:56 GMT

I have a pair of pearl studs. But I've never wanted a pearl necklace.

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Carolina925 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:34:11 GMT

I'm from the south; wearing pearls is as normal as wearing undies! I love my pearls. I don't wear my strands as often in the heat of the summer because I "glisten" heavily and don't want to mess them up but I do wear my earrings, rings, and bracelets then.

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paixmcdao — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:34:52 GMT

Pearls are classic.

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aroc3435 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:42:56 GMT

@Shanus I love pearls and wear them often. They can go with a polished jeans, collared shirt annd jeans or trousers look. I don't save them exclusively for "dress up" occasions.

Classics are always in vogue.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

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Chessa35 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:09:31 GMT

Jackie Kennedy loved her pearls !

Enjoy wearing all your jewelry . Your missing out by keeping it locked up .

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frenchie — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:28:56 GMT

Pearls are my birthstone (June) so I love them. I have many colors and wear them most of the time. They never went out of style. However necklaces are I think too dressy. I never dress up. But pearl studs are my go to.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:31:12 GMT

I guess I never knew that they were gone...I always wear pearls... always have!

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Jk9 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:32:14 GMT

I agree with @Carolina925 , I never stopped wearing my pearls, both acoya and freshwater. Except my bracelet is broken and I haven't taken it in for re-stringing!

If it's a southern thing, count me in as I live in upstate SC. Wear my necklaces with everything (except when I expect to be sweaty). I am in the "wear your jewelry" camp and put on something every day.

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cindyNC — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:07:09 GMT

I have quite a few pearl earrings from Etsy vendors and several non-traditional necklaces and some earrings from Catherine Cardellini (Australian designer) She isn't making many new items and I think it may be due to shoulder issues. She introduces more of her newer earrings on FB rather than her webpage.

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KBEANS — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:13:16 GMT

I love pearls and glad they're a thing again.
In the recent years I have made some purchases from the Jai line. A very casual looking 36" Pearl necklace and a bangle style Pearl bracelet. They are my go to work pieces.

I try to wear all my jewlery in rotation. I recently purchased those hanging pocket jewelry holders and I organized all my pieces; expensive, costume and fashion.
I notice now, I am really wearing my pieces more frequently, compared to when they were in my jewlery boxes and were rarely visible.

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Sooner — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:13:56 GMT

I have "good" pearls in two length (which I wear together as a rope sometimes or doubled), black pearls, coin pearls, really big fresh water ones, all sorts of earrings from "good" blister pearls in gold, pearls with diamonds, baroque pearls, dangling freshwater earrings, pearl studs with gemstones, you name it!

I've worn them, bought them, received them as gifts for 45 years! I have worn them and worn them and still love and appreciate their beauty. They've been beautiful for thousands of years. Why not?

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Dusty1 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:24:25 GMT

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wagirl — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:27:36 GMT

In my world--pearls have never been out of style---I have and wear so many pearls--earrings, rings, necklaces. I have them in many sizes and colors. I aspire to south sea golden pearls--have a pendant and earrings in a lovely shade of yellow-golden color. My new fave are the silver pearls and the black keshi pearls that look blue! My mom had an akoya pearl necklace she wore getting married to my dad in the 50's but she either lost them or sold them, which breaks my heart a little---I wear studs almost everyday and have many necklaces/pendants I wear on chains, leather cords or twisted into torsages and wear with everything, anytime or place. and my birthday is in June---

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Starpass — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:20:41 GMT

I love pearls, and thanks to QVC, I have quite a collection! I really miss seeing the Honorra pearl shows.

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rockygems123 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:31:33 GMT

@Shanus I love the idea of your adjustable pearls in length necklace! And yes I recently took out of inventory mabe pearls & tiny diamonds, havent worn pearl anything in years, so excited to keep them.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:52:01 GMT

@Shanus I don't know why you believe 36" long necklaces were the style decades ago. 36" long necklaces is a classic style called opera length. I know some shorter necklaces are sometimes called "opera", but "opera" length is meant to go below the bust, and some of us have more than others.

I do love the necklace length below the bust, and find it to be most flattering, specially with a solid color top, but pearls go with everything, even prints.

As far as I am concerned long or short necklaces are always in style. The length worn (or whether to wear a necklace) depends on the outfit.

It is the chunkiness or width of the necklace that comes and goes out of fashion.

As others have mentioned, it looks like piling it on is in!

I do like stacking my necklaces sometimes, but don't care for the busy look. But I do love most my large Honora South Seas pearl long necklaces that I was lucky to purchase when they were available on QVC. I add extenders to make sure they go below the bust, as I don't care for the look just sitting on the bust. They are beautiful, and now in fashion.

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RedTop — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:13:58 GMT

I have one pair of pearl stud earrings; never been drawn to pearls.

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wilma — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:10:35 GMT

I've read about pearls making a comeback too. They're trending right now in various shapes and styles. I have one graduated pearl necklace, but I rarely wear it. It was given to me to wear with my wedding dress, and it looked great that day. Maybe I will try my pearl necklace with a few outfits this Spring?

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Kachina624 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:33:59 GMT

I've always had an intense dislike of pearls. They're so blah with no personality. It makes me furious that other people get pretty, sparkly, colorful gemstones as birthstones but I only got boring pearls for June. I've only ever had a pearl ring that my parents gave me, no other pearls. Wouldn't wear them if I had them.