Oops, I meant to include this before. I wouldn't worry about the pearl size. 7-8mm seems to be the standard size for most women, especially as a first necklace. Plenty of time to move up. heehee I am 5'3" and don'T know if I would go above 9-10mm anyway. I am just not sure if I could pull it off.
But I hope to...someday.
