Look Who’s Rockin’ Grandma’s Pearls

If you thought pearls were stuffy and old fashioned…it’s time to take a fresh look. With so many cultured pearl varieties, from Freshwater to Baroque, Tahitian to Mabe, these pearl gifts of the sea have hit landfall in a big and fashionable way.

Pearls are rockin’ the red carpet, the big stage and the halls of Buckingham Palace. From Scarlett Johansson’s pearl chocker to the Tahitian pearl ring of Eva Mendes, Kate Middleton’s pearl drop earrings to Lily Allen’s floating pearl necklace…for these folks, the pearls of yesteryear are back to stay.

A little irritation goes a long way

Irritation is what makes a pearl a pearl. After all, pearls are created by the introduction of an irritant set into an oyster, either by sea born resources or the help of pearl farmers. The result of either ‘annoyance’ is what makes the pearl so luminous, mysterious and rare. In fact, no two pearls are exactly the same. Each has its own mysterious hues, its own unique shape, and individual characteristics.

From Bleak to Chic

Pearl accessories can turn even the simplest blasé outfit into a hip fashion statement with the addition of a chunky pearl bracelet or bold pearl halo ring with black and white diamonds.  Big or small, the addition of pearls goes a long way.

Ann Hathaway’s light complexion gets an instant lift with dark gray Tahitian pearls, while Maria Menounos’ pinkish coloring gets an elegant dewy glow with the addition of hanging white-pink baroque drop earrings. The simple pearl strand is still a popular accessory, but pearl and diamond pendant necklaces are rocking the Oscar’s, the Emmy’s and elegant affairs.

No matter what look you’re going after, the elegance and class of a pearl accessory turns any outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.