Pearl jewelry is a favorite accessory for women of all ages. They look advantageous, noble and at ease, reminiscent of the tenderness and grandeur of the sea itself. This is the only mineral that is beautiful in its natural appearance and does not require processing. It is important to understand only one thing: how to wear pearls correctly.
What clothes go with pearls?
In pearl jewelry there are notes of solemnity and sophistication. These features of it make one treat the stone selectively, look at things that can harmonize with it. A win-win classic option is a laconic black dress.
What to wear with pearls:
- wedding outfit and pearl necklace in white, light pink shade;
- evening outfit: to create an original retro look;
- summer dress made of natural fabrics for a romantic date;
- light sundress;
- fabrics - silk, velvet, chiffon;
- casual stuff;
- top, T-shirt, t-shirt, blouse;
- plaindress;
- skirts;
- dress printed the size of a pearl or smaller.
Which clothes do not match with pearls:
- round collar shirts, flounced dresses;
- bright outfits of red, yellow, lilac colors;
- clothes with sequins;
- colorful outfits, clothes with sharp contrasts;
- thick knit sweaters;
- shoes with ribbons;
- Sportswear.
Style
Fashion experts give advice on how to wear pearls with evening wear and business suits.
Dress styles and pearl jewelry:
- Business style. An office suit in blue, black, dark colors, a white blouse in a classic style - ideally combined with white pearl beads. It is permissible to wear a necklace both over clothes and under a collar. Partial visibility of the jewelry will create intrigue in the image.
- Everyday life. White pearls look interesting with denim. If these are trousers, then a string of beads can be worn over a white blouse or lace top. Modest shoes and ballet flats will complete the look. Bright blouses and T-shirts can also be combined with pearls, only sequins and sequins should be avoided. An important condition for wearing pearls in everyday life with plaid shirts: the print must be smaller than the beads.
- Evening style. Everyone loved the classic Coco Chanel: a little black dress and a pearl necklace. A strict style is recommended, dresses of a simple cut, but this condition does not negate the variety of fabrics.and options for accessories to them.
- Romantic style. It is most harmonious with pearl jewelry. The elegance of the silhouette, the lightness of the fabric and the tenderness of mother-of-pearl seem to echo. One of the style options is an outfit embroidered with pearls.
Pearls and looks
Compatibility with skin color is the most important condition when choosing a pearl jewelry. Dark-skinned, dark-haired people will be well set off by golden, green, brownish pearls, for women with delicate white skin, as well as red-haired, pink, bluish jewelry is perfect. Snow white and cream colors are in harmony with any type of appearance.
Bright personalities can safely wear black pearls. If there is any doubt that the decoration looks catchy, you should choose a more delicate one so that it plays the role of a background, and does not overshadow the image.
How to wear pearls to correct your appearance:
- necklace length to the chest, waist visually lengthens the body, slimming, but the recommended size of the beads at the same time - up to seven millimeters;
- short necklace visually shortens the neck;
- multi-thread embellishment on chest hides thinness;
- large beads will divert attention from problem skin;
- The brooch will emphasize the splendor of the chest, pendants - on the length of the neck, bracelets, rings will emphasize the lines of the wrist, the elegance of the fingers.
Pearls add femininity to the most rigorous look. And the older the lady, the larger the beads in the jewelry should be chosen. Small pearls, about 5–6 mm, look good on young girls;6–8 mm in size - on women from 40 years old. Larger pearls will suit respectable ladies aged.
The length of the thread and the massiveness of the decoration
Preferring this or that jewelry, ladies are interested in its features: how to wear pearls, what length of the necklace will look best.
Shape and length of beads:
- Necklace, repeating the shape of the collar, covering the area of the neck, collarbones, consisting of several threads - suitable for slender, ladies, girls with small breasts, as well as those who do not want to draw too much attention to this area.
- "Tiered" beads look good with strict classic outfits, deep cuts. Jewelry longer than 90 cm, hanging down to waist level, can be made in the form of a loop, knot.
- One strand of beads, located between the neck and neckline, perfectly harmonizes with any appearance, age, type of outfit.
The legendary Gabrielle Chanel once showed how to wear pearls from strands of different lengths: the most diverse options, restrained only by fantasy.
Optimal options for combinations of neckline and bead placement:
- necklace must be above the neckline or on the fabric of the dress;
- outfit with a boat collar looks good with the thread "opera" (70-90 cm), "matine" (50-60 cm); Rope (90–120 cm);
- oval, round, non-standard cutouts - "collar", "choker" (three or more threads of 30 cm each), "princess" (single thread 42-47 cm below the clavicle line), but it is important to pay attention to the depth cutout.
The whole set, including earrings, beads, bracelet, ring, looks catchy. It is permissible to wear jewelry from one set if they are medium-sized. If the necklace is large, let the earrings be less noticeable or completely absent. Beads along with earrings are suitable for a dress with a medium or deep neckline. Massive rings are in harmony with short nails, light ones with long ones.
Combination of pearls with materials
The color of the decoration should be in harmony with the shade of the clothes, reflect it. Rubies will not look with red, turquoise - on a blue background. Diamonds, gold, pearls are universal for any outfit. Shimmering and shiny stones are popular in winter, stylish and large in autumn, transparent and mother-of-pearl gems are good in summer, especially pearls in spring.
The mineral goes well with any materials: gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, cubic zirconia, ruby, topaz, emerald, turquoise, coral, aquamarine and other stones. As the photos confirm, what to wear pearls with depends on the taste and capabilities of its owners.
Beads made of pearls allow you to create original compositions with chains, which are diluted with strands of beads of various lengths, and other decorations. A ring with a stone looks good against the background of silver jewelry, cubic zirkonia. There are no restrictions on compatibility with other materials.
It should be remembered that depending on the increase in the density of the fabric of the dress, larger pearls are also required. With light dresses, threads with small minerals are perfectly combined.size.
Pearls and personality traits
A pearl necklace is suitable for ladies of any age, it is appropriate with a business suit and evening dress, it looks harmonious almost always and everywhere. Yet fashion experts and stylists see some exceptions.
Young ladies do not need to put on a multi-layered decoration, one thin thread is enough. Ladies of advanced age - on the contrary, will look better with a luxurious necklace, larger beads.
Pearl is favorable for self-confident individuals, promotes objective perception, helps to find the best options. It makes unorganized people negative, inclined to see everything in a gloomy light.
Under the influence of pearls, meekness and modesty bloom in a woman, she becomes closer to happiness. Married mineral helps to tune in to housekeeping and raising children. Pearls help to be faithful to the only lover, perhaps this is how old beliefs will answer the question of why unmarried girls should not wear pearls. According to another version, it is believed that a pearl necklace will attract new love.
This material is considered unfavorable for those working with children, travelers, acting workers. It is also not suitable for those who are in search of love adventures, unlike those who are faithful to their spouses. A sign of incompatibility of the stone with the character of its owner is clouding of the pearls. This is how a mineral can manifest itself in response to the baseness of its owner's thoughts.
Who can wear pearls according toastrology? The influence of the stone perfectly harmonizes with a purposeful and stubborn character, personalities who are determined to go adamantly towards victory. But the mineral also "supports" people with a mild disposition, born under the signs of water and air according to the horoscope.
Astrological sign and influence of pearls:
- Pisces: protects against impulsive actions, helps develop intuition, find love;
- Cancer: helps to relax, find spiritual harmony;
- Scorpio: brings a boost of energy;
- Gemini: saves from destructive emotional outbursts, apathy;
- Aquarius: protects from gossip, ill-wishers;
- Libra: helps to find personal happiness;
- Taurus: the stone is in harmony with his calm disposition;
- Capricorn: sea pearls shown;
- Virgo: it is recommended to use the mineral as a talisman against ill-wishers;
- Aries: the stone is contraindicated;
- Leo: it is not recommended to wear a mineral, as the representative of the sign is strongly influenced by the opposite element, fiery, like Aries;
- Sagittarius: black mineral contributes to the achievement of the plan; white - undesirable.
Cost
Pearl products are purchased in specialized jewelry stores, ordered via the Internet. The cost of a natural pearl ranges from $1,000 to $10,000; grown artificially - from 100 to 600 dollars.
Black cultured stone will cost $1,000. The price of freshwater pearls, depending on the type, is 20–100 dollars.
Carepearls
Pearl does not interact well with perfumes on the body, reacts poorly to tobacco smoke. Put on, as well as take off, it should be the last thing, fifteen minutes after applying makeup. Pearls do not tolerate excessive moisture, as well as dryness. It is advisable to store it in a separate box, upholstered in a soft cloth.
They say the mineral is “susceptible” to handling: if you do not get it out of the box in which it is hidden for a long time, the stone can die. Before washing hands, taking a bath, pearls should be removed. The mineral should be cleaned with a warm soapy solution, avoiding the aggressiveness of the chemical attack (soda, detergents). If the pearl comes into contact with the vinegar solution, it will not be able to be restored after the cracks formed.
Dry cleaning method: wipe the beads with a velvet cloth with a tablespoon of starch. Experts recommend changing the thread inside the necklace every couple of years so that the accumulated dirt does not provoke the destruction of the mineral, and tying a knot after each bead: this way there will be no friction between the stones.
Magic and pearls
According to the beliefs of the ancient Slavs, pearls make a person joyful, give he alth and strength until old age, bring family happiness. The mineral is able to cure diseases of the digestive system, problems with the kidneys, liver, eliminate nervous disorders, strengthen teeth and gums, heal conjunctivitis. The water in which pearls are infused has unusual antibacterial properties.
Regarding how to wear pearls, withFrom an esoteric point of view, it is known that a single bead is associated with sadness and a tear that does not bring anything good. Three minerals on the body contribute to happy motherhood, and a necklace of stones enriches with wisdom and prudence, keeps from deceit.
For refined natures, a handful of pearls can reveal supernatural abilities, divination and clairvoyance.
Regardless of what jewelry will be in fashion this year, you first need to try it on yourself, your image, lifestyle, habits. When choosing jewelry, you should not be equal to the cost - you should stick to taste, which is more important than money.
