Michelle Obama

pan across the attendees. One thing I immediately noticed were how many of the women in the room adorned their necks with strands of pearls. Undoubtedly, Michelle Obama has had a major influence as her single strand of white pearls has become a type of trademark for her fashion. In signature style, Michelle Obama was wearing a budget-friendly dress designed by Issac Mizrahi and she had on her single strand of white pearls.

Nancy Pelosi

This is such a simple style statement but makes such an impact whenever she puts them on. There is no doubt that other women in the political arena have been influenced by Michelle’s simple, sophisticated style. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi even made her mark on the fashion world with her sleek lavender suit that she paired with a gorgeous multi-colored strand of pearls. Pelosi’s necklace was comprised of large, possibly Tahitian or South Sea pearls, in ivory, white and gray. She matched her necklace with a beautiful pair of pearl stud earrings. It made for the perfect leadership outfit.

Baroque Tahtian pearl bracelet

Tahitian pearls are no doubt the most sleek, sophisticated and striking pearls available for all types of pearl jewelry. These stunning black pearls make the perfect holiday gift. The beautiful baroque shaped pearls in the deep black color would make the perfect addition to almost any outfit.

Golden South Sea Pearl

If that special person in your life loves simple, chic yet beautiful jewelry – surprise them with a stunning golden South Sea pearl. This is a rare and exquisite pearl perfect to wear every day. When you choose something simple like this necklace, you get an accessory that is sleek and chic yet bold enough to grab everyone’s attention.

Pearl Ring

One accessory that often gets forgotten about when it comes to gift giving is the ring. It’s the first thing that comes to mind for an engagement or anniversary but never on any other occasion. This is one accessory though that can make a huge statement on an outfit. Splurge on a beauty like the one shown here for a sure fire hit. This one is a white Akoya pearl set in the center accented with sparkling diamonds in a white gold setting. You can’t go wrong!

Pearl Stud Earrings

If you are thinking about the classic pearl stud earrings for a holiday gift this year, why not spice it up a bit? Pick out a pair of stud earrings with lustrous, dazzling white Akoya pearls accented with a diamond stone. They are still simple enough to wear every day but have that little something extra that makes them just a bit more exciting!

Classic Drop Earring

This is a classic drop earring perfect for almost any gown. This is a simple, yet elegant accessory that would look great with an updo. It adds just enough flair to any bride’s look but doesn’t detract too much of the attention away from the face. If you choose something classic like this earring, remember that simple is best. Stick with the traditional white pearlwithout too much sparkle.

Sparkle

If you are a daring bride who wants a bit of flash and sparkle on her wedding day then go for something like this earring. An earring like this one has the sophistication of a classic white pearl with a bit of bling! Add some diamonds in a fancy setting with a drop pearl on the end and you have an accessory fit for any elegant soiree.

Vintage Twist

For those traditional brides out there who want something a little bit different, try the vintage route. Pick out a pair of earrings with a cream or rose colored pearl for a softer look. You can also find something like this one to the left that has a iridescent gemstone in a vintage type of setting like heavy metals and emerald cut styles of stones.

Tahitian Beauty

Many brides nowadays are looking for some modern sophistication on their wedding day. Tahitian pearls are the perfect choice for this style celebration. A black Tahitian pearl in a sleek setting like this pair of earrings, is a great choice for the modern bride. The dark pearl will stand out against a beautiful white gown and the simple yet angular setting gives you that sophisticated modern look.

When you go out shopping for holiday accessories, try to find something that you can wear with every outfit you will wear during the season. A great flexible option is pearls. There are two different types of pearls you can pair with just about anything – white Akoya pearls and black Tahitian pearls. They are both neutral enough to wear with just about any color or style.

White Pearl Necklace

Find a simple white Akoya pearl necklace like the one to the left for an accessory you can wear with anything. The beautiful white color will complement any color you don this holiday season. You can opt for the double strand look, or the more traditional single strand. Another option is to find a strand that is extra long so you can either wear it long or double it around your neck for an instant change. Purchasing a necklace like this allows you to get a lot of mileage out of it. It will always look like a different necklace when you wear it with different outfits.

Black Tahitian Pearl

Another great option for flexible holiday wear is the black Tahitian pearl. Like white, the black color will pair well with almost any color and outfit. The black Tahitian pearls definitely gives you a more bold, sophisticated look. They are perfect for the holiday season and you can easily transition them between a red party dress and black pants with a white blouse for the office party. You can choose a long strand option like the white akoya pearls and then wear the pearls two different ways. Not only will these pearls be a great flex option for all of your holiday outfits but you can wear them year round.

Black and White

If you can’t decide between black pearls and white pearls, why not go for an accessory that has both!? This one shown to the left is a great example of how you can mix beautiful white Akoya pearls with sleek black Tahitian pearls. This is a fun and funky accessory but can compliment just about any outfit too. The black and white colors remain neutral enough to pair with red, purple, burgandy, green….just about anything. Mixing the black and white pearls together in the same necklace give the piece a lot of interest and you can be sure everyone will be asking about your great jewelry!

Glamour Shot

Look at these A-listers who have literally piled on the pearls for a fashion jewelry statement like no other! Mega stars like Sandra Bullock, Katherine Heigl and Rhianna are wearing layer upon gorgeous layer of this precious stone. Sandra Bullock went for an ultra chic and modern look mixing some classic white pearls with sophisticated black pearls. Rihanna went super simple sticking with a classic white freshwater pearl in varying sizes. Katherine Heigl went for a flirty, romantic look mixing some beautiful ivory, rose and peach colored pearls that set off her skin tone perfectly.

Here are some ideas of how you can pile on the pearls and make a daring fashion statement!

Tahitian Pearls

Go for fun and funky when you put on a necklace like this one. This necklace does the layers for you and mixes beautiful teal colored beads with richly colored black Tahitian pearls in varying sizes.

Layered Up

This is a great look that you can get away with under a blazer for work or a fancy dinner out on the town. Layer up a ton of strands of white, ivory and peach colored pearls all in different lengths for a sassy, attention-getting look.

Classic Look

For a twist on traditional, layer on a bunch of strands of classic white pearls. Grab strands of varying lengths for a put-together look. These classic beauties will add class and sophistication to any outfit.

The message here is – Pearls are IN! Pile them on in any way you see fit and you will be sure to turn heads wherever you go. Be a trendsetter and pile on the pearls!

The most noticed and possibly most important accessory is the necklace. The perfect necklace adds to the beauty of a gown, frames the face and lets the bride’s skin glow. There are so many options when it comes to picking out a pearl necklace for your wedding day. You can go classic, traditional with a twist, vintage, romantic or modern. Let’s take a look at some great ideas for each of these categories.

Classic White Pearl

This type of necklace is a great classic option perfect for just about any type of wedding. They are just simple, white freshwater pearls with an elegant drop in the middle. This type of necklace would be a great option for a bride wearing a gown with a sweetheart neckline.

Classic Ivory Pearl

Here is another classic option when it comes to wedding day jewelry. This necklace in particular is ivory pearls. This is your traditional single strand pearl necklace and would look great with just about any type of gown. Simple, classy yet attention grabbing.

Pearls and Flowers

This necklace is a great option for a bride who wants traditional with a twist. You have your classic white akoya or freshwater pearls but set into a beautiful flower and vine design. This type of necklace is still simple enough to not detract from the gown but adds a little bit of fun.

Keshi Pearl Necklace

More and more brides are getting married on the beach nowadays. While this usually calls for a more casual ceremony and reception, that is no reason to skimp on the accessories! This Keshi pearl necklace is the perfect choice for a beach bride. The natural shaped pearls strung create a beautiful, beachy necklace.

Floating Pearl Necklace

For today’s modern bride, the wedding day necklace needs to be something that grabs people’s attention. A necklace, similar to the one shown to the left could be the perfect option. A floating necklace that mixes Tahitian black pearls with classic white pearls would make the perfect, sophisticated statement with a sleek wedding gown. The black pearls offset the white just enough to make a subtle yet powerful statement.

Vintage Pearl Necklace

A choker necklace with a vintage charm is a great option for a wedding day accessory. Choose a beautiful classic white akoya pearl choker necklace that has a beautiful broach type addition on it. A necklace like this adds such a touch of class and sophistication to an elegant gown that people won’t be able to help but notice. A choker necklace is a great way to frame the face and complements an elegant updo nicely.

Katherine Heigl

The world of pearl jewlry is so diverse and exciting and I am always excited to discover how this classic gem works its way in to modern society. One of the most beautiful pearls out there is definitely the Tahitian pearl. They are dark, gorgeous, attention-grabbing stones. They make great statement jewelry to wear to almost any occasion and even celebrities have discovered their unique beauty. The gorgeous black Tahitian pearls have made appearances on red carpets throughout Hollywood adorning the necks of A-listers like Katherine Heigl and Angelina Jolie.

The necklace that Katherine Heigl is wearing in the picture has a beautiful peacock coloring to it and is the ideal accessory to her neutral gray dress. With her hair up and away from her face the large pearls frame her face perfectly and really stand out against her blonde hair. A Tahitian pearl necklace is a great piece to wear when you want to be unexpected. The dark pearls have a beautiful shine and luster to them that can sparkle under the lights just like any other gemstone.

The great thing about Tahitian pearls is their striking and mysterious beauty will always strike up conversation. Check out the necklace that Angelina Jolie is wearing -

Angelina Jolie

The Tahitian pearls she is wearing are much more uniform in color giving her a very sophisticated style. Like Katherine Heigl, Angelina’s hair is pulled away from her face so the pearls can stand out. Jolie has naturally dark features so the dark black Tahitian pearls are striking against her olive toned skin. To pull the look together she paired a simple pair of single stud Tahitian pearl earrings. Her look says sass and sophistication all at the same time.