Orientalpearls.net: Pearl Necklaces Customized Specifically for You!

Have you been looking for the perfect pearl necklace but just can not find one that matches the picture in your head? Orientalpearls.net has trained artisans that can take your fantasy and make it a reality - and best of all, our customization service is FREE.

If you want a simple knotted strand of perfectly matched pearls, our wide selection of classic pearl necklaces will probably hold what you are looking for. If your taste runs more to the exotic, you can browse our online store for unique pearl necklaces that combine pearls with 14ct gold, 925 silver, or jade and precious stones to find the one that matches your own style and personality.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, however, or you aren’t even sure what would look good on you, you are still in the right place. Our craftsmen can help you figure out what style will best complement your skin tone and neckline, and create a one of a kind necklace that will be sure to set off your own natural beauty.

How to choose the right pearl necklace for you?

First, discover what style necklace would best suit your frame.

Your skin tone will determine the range of colors that will look best; The blush can be brought out in fair skin by using rosy hues, while deeper skin tones glow against cream colored pearls. You can pull a color from a patterned dress or match pearls to a favorite blouse and colored pumps for a perfect ensemble.

The style of dress you choose or events you attend will also have an effect on a pearl necklaces appropriateness. Opera length pearls are traditionally worn with formal evening dress, while the more casual teardrop pearl or tin cup necklaces are used for cocktail hour.

Click here to learn more about different types of pearl necklaces.

Second, choose your necklace styles by length.
Pearl necklaces lengths and terminology for your reference:

Short necklaces such as pearl chokers and thick twisted bands look well on longer necks, while longer strands or styles with graduated pearls will make a short neck appear graceful and elegant.

Dog collar - A multiple strand pearl necklace that fits closely around the neck. Choker - A necklace 14 inches to 15 inches in length that rests on the collarbone. Princess - An 18-inch necklace strung with either graduated or uniform pearls.
Matinee - A slightly longer necklace, usually 20 to 24 inches in length. Often used in combination with a shorter strand. Opera - A 30 to 36-inch necklace that falls to the breastbone and can be worn either long or doubled.
Rope or sautoir - Any necklace longer than opera length. Ropes are often worn knotted or shortened for added versatility of style. Additional Pearl Necklace Terms Uniform - A necklace in which all pearls appear to be the same size, although there is usually a slight difference between the center and end pearls. Graduated - A necklace with pearls of gradually increasing size with the smallest at the back and the largest at the center. Bib - A single necklace that includes nested strands of pearls of varying lengths attached to a single clasp. Torsade - A necklace in which several strands of pearls (usually freshwater) are twisted together and held with a special clasp.

Third, Choose your preferance for pearl clasps:

The clasp you choose should complement the necklace in both quality and style - either 925 pure sterling silver or 14 carat gold are the most favored choices, and we have a wide variety available for you to choose from. Click here to view our selection.

To sum up, to order your custom method, first choose your pearls - shape, size and color - and any additional stones or other accessories you wish to include. Next select a style, and finally pick out a clasp. You can browse our loose freshwater and cultured pearl pages for color and shape selection, and use the guide below to indicate the desired style. One of our specialists will assemble your custom necklace and it will be shipped to you as soon as possible!

Celebrity Inspired Pearl Necklace made of Cultured Pearls

Have you been yearning for celebrity look-alike pearls? Cindy McCain, Sarah Palin and of course, Michelle Obama arebringing pearls back to the political circuit with passion and flair. Cindy’s chunky baroque pearl necklace has irregular pearls that complement her dressy suits, while Sarah Palin opts for the classic traditional look in a sleek single strand of perfectly matched pearls.

The First Lady Michelle has a bit of a love affair with pearl. She has sported the classic double strand pearl necklace on several occasions, such as Easter Sunday, while visiting schools and care centers, and even for her audience with the Queen of England. Then again she made a splash wearing pearls - this time in Vanity Fair’s list of the Best Dressed People in 2009.  

If you don’t have upwards of $25,000 on hand to invest in the exact style, (who has it or who wants to these days?), don’t despair. We can get you the same gorgeous look in real pearls for under $30, and no-one will be able to tell the difference! Click here for details on our real pearl necklaces, or here for even more celebrity inspired styles!