[Satine De La Courcel]

Originally Posted by m4816k

OK, maybe I'm overreacting with this, but I can't understand some things when it comes to wearing pearls. For instance, why do people insist on wearing white pearls on black clothes?

Black and white are traditionally elegant colors together. White pearls seem to spruce yp any outfil and who woudl not want a little black dress to be spruced up by a strand of white perarls. when it comes to adornment contrast and complimeting the oututfit are the key to sucesss..

White pearls do contrast the black outfit and compliment it as well as say "I have class"

Also from my years in retail I quickly figured out "the masses" really do not care about overtones that much only if they are real pearls.. and the best.


Thay is why I love this site so much we know better an dare willing to share information with others!
cheers
ASh

[m4816k]

Originally Posted by Satine De La Courcel

White pearls do contrast the black outfit and compliment it as well as say "I have class"

Exactly. White pearls compliment black outfit, but black outfit doesen't really compliment white pearls. I guess it all depends on what you want to compliment more.

[Nerida]

I think white pearls look fabulous with black - I'll often layer a couple of different white strands, different shapes, different lengths, with the classic LBD - always they seem to be noticed and commented upon.

I attended a yoga class Thurs evening with a different instructor to my usual - this one is definitely going to become my fave, as she managed to do the whole class with a lovely strand of fat FW's - not fabulous, but impressive - around her very elegant and flexible neck! A yoga instructor with true class!!

[Valeria101]

Whatever happened with those pearls seems so wrong in so many ways, I'm not sure where to start. Des this sound strong? Take a look for yourself at these IHT slides (slide 5 and 9). Obviously, the photographer wasn't the sympathetic type, and that was a mask party, but still...

[barbie biggs]

I saw something I really liked the other day. It was done with Akoya I think and usually I prefer CFWP but the maker took an 18 inch black strand and an 18 inch white strand of similar, high luster, and put them on a double clasp and twisted them into a torsade. It was a great look with the loops of the torsade alternating black and white!
barbie

[barbie biggs]

Anna:
I can see your point about those masks. Ugh.
barbie

[jerin]

If I remember correctly the "surface faults" of pearls will be easier spotted if they are on a white background, perhaps it is because of this preferred by the jewellers to put them on black!

[pearlescence]

The only sin I can think of is wearing pearls when also wearing angora wool - the fuzz gets wrapped around the silk and knots in big lumps.

[Valeria101]

Originally Posted by pearlescence

The only sin I can think of is wearing pearls when also wearing angora wool...

Right. And don't ever try branch coral... I've recently restrung my necklace rather then pinch every hair out.

[pearlescence]

That Tiffany/AH necklace looks in need of urgent re-stringing - some huge gaps between the pearls on AH's right?

[jerin]

These pearls were fakes but because of their size they too managed to stretch very soon when being worn. A pity none of us beaders were around...

[pearlescence]

I saw a photo of The Queen recently and thought her pearls looked a bit stretched...debating whether to write and offer to re-string...

[jerin]

Hi Wendy,

the Queen ought to accept gracefully!

[knotty panda]

Originally Posted by Valeria101

Right. And don't ever try branch coral... I've recently restrung my necklace rather then pinch every hair out.

Wow, Ana! Thanks! Important safety tip! I've been looking at pearl, onyx and silver branches. I shall look no more.

[airdancer]

Originally Posted by pearlescence

I saw a photo of The Queen recently and thought her pearls looked a bit stretched...debating whether to write and offer to re-string...

If she accepts the offer, take detailed pictures of her jewllery!