| Terry is right! The .5mm difference isn't that noticeable in one pearl but when you are talking about 50-60 pearls in a strand with a diameter of 7.5mm vs. 8mm, it is much more noticeable. Both the 7.5mm and 8mm size are very popular sizes as they can easily be worn with anything for any occasion whether it be to work, shopping, or a gala. Always by quality over size or if you can afford both, choose the strand that you think you will cherish the most! For my customers outside of our local area who are really concerned about size, I always recommend going to a local jeweler and trying on sizes to get a good feel for what works best for you.
As for the age range rule, I really don't think that works anymore. Now that women are able to afford nicer things, the sky is the limit. It used to be a great tool, but now in modern day, it doesn't really hold up. There are many younger women who love wearing larger pearls so I think it just all depends on what you prefer. |