by Seema Susheel

The pearl is been a popular gem from ancient times and is the symbol of peace and purity. The kings and queens have adorned pearl and many kingdoms became richer with acquisition of pearls from another. The pearls are used in its natural form and it’s not mined or cut and polished but has beautified many people throughout the world with its gleam.

It’s a dream to own a pearl jewelry be it earrings, bracelet or a locket. The purity and shine of a pearl is spell bounding and a cherished possession, so to gift a loved one a pearl jewelry will bring joy to any special moment. World over pearl is a precious gem which is most popular and admired. The natural form in which it’s formed is an interesting fact. Developing in the heart of a sea shell, it doesn’t need any cutting or polishing, its rare, lustrous, beautiful and possession of a lifetime.

Pearl earring style
You have chosen to buy a pearl earring for yourself or as a gift for someone special you need to have some information before you make the pearl beauty your own. A pearl earring buying guide would make things easy for you.
First of all choosing to buy a pearl earring you need to decide on which style or design of earring will suite the best. The pearl studs set in gold, white gold, silver or platinum is the best bet when your buy is a surprise gift. The pearl studs big or small suits every individual dark or fair and suits every outfit, formal attire to an evening wear or a trekking outfit. The studs will never go out of fashion. You can also go for elaborate pearl hangings. There are many choices and designs to suit every person’s character and lifestyle.

Choosing the right pearl
Once you have decided the earring style you have to choose the pearl. There are many varieties available like the natural sea water pearl, fresh water pearl, cultured pearl etc. The sea water pearls are the costliest but in any case pearls are not as costly as a diamond so it’s affordable jewelry for all. The pearls are cream or white in color but are also available in pink, grey and black colors. The usual shape of the pearl is round like a sphere that is the natural and best shape of the pearl. The perfectly round pearl is rare and hence is priced high. The most important factor you must consider while buying pearl is its surface quality. The pearls surface quality should be smooth and fine with no granules or dents in the body. The fine textured perfectly round pearl is of the finest quality. The pearls are also found in other irregular shapes. Chosen to buy an earring you should go for a round shape as that’s the best to enhance the beauty of the person who wears it. The pearl will stand out best on a yellow gold setting. The shape and size of the pair of earring should be similar. As in buying diamond we take care of size, cut, color, carat etc. While buying pearl you will have to take care of the size, shape, color and the surface quality.

Pearl is popular from the ancient times
The pearl is been a popular gem from ancient times and is the symbol of peace and purity. The kings and queens have adorned pearl and many kingdoms became richer with acquisition of pearls from another. The pearls are used in its natural form and it’s not mined or cut and polished but has beautified many people throughout the world with its gleam. There is a forever growing demand for pearls and hence it’s been cultured and grown in many countries. There are different varieties with different prizes available to suite every buying category. To own a gem of such grandeur is a proud moment and to make this moment comfortable you have to choose the right place to buy the pearl earrings.

Where to go shopping
You could buy the pearl earring in the many websites available on the net. There are many options and vast information available on the net that will make your purchase comfortable and easy. You choose the style compare the prizes and place an order. In a matter of days your purchase will reach your address. This saves time and many times money as you could get a good bargain for a good quality item. For a more personal experience you could walk in to a jewelry shop, taking care to choose a genuine gems dealer. The jeweler who specializes in making pearl jewelry. Here you would get hands on experience of the pearl jewelry you are buying. You can make a choice with the wide range the shop offers or if nothing suites your style could place an order to make the ear ring. You can ask the jeweler the background of the pearl – questions like where it is from, different ranges and how much they cost. Choose the pearl variety, the size and the kind of setting required, the entire design and the total cost. The cost of the pearl, the cost of the gold and the making charges. Once you have bought the earring you should be satisfied by the cost and the quality of the jewel. The pearl earring is a valuable gift to be cherished and admired a lifetime and passed on generation to generation, hence the quality should not be compromised.

Pearl is pretty, precious and an everlasting fashion statement.
According to ancient times the pearl is supposed to bring peace to the wearer and has been extensively used in all kinds of jewelry from ages. The pearl is the most sought after gem after diamond. Hence it’s every woman’s dream to own pearl jewelry. You are gifting the exquisite pearl earrings to your loved one and she will remember you and this special day whenever she will wear the pearl earrings. The pearl earring can be gifted on any special day like anniversary, valentines or birthday. The lady will almost always wear the earrings even if she has not put on her necklace or bracelet, hence your gift will not be an occasional wear and put away in the locker. The aura associated with a pearl makes this gift a joy for the one who gives and an exhilarating experience for the one who gets it.