Fall Pearl Necklaces – 2010 Trends
Fall is a great time for fashion. The cooler months often bring dramatic colors to the forefront, and designers aim to do the same this year as well. If you want to try something new, incorporate some dramatic colors or metallics into your fashion and jewelry. You’ll see a lot of designers using neutrals such as camel and olive; dramatic jewel tones such as deep purple, dark green, and ruby red; and metallics such as silver and gold. Now, if you have a white pearl necklace you can still wear it and look as great as ever. Instead of sticking with the safer choice, however, why not try something a little more daring and exotic? This year’s best fall pearl necklaces will play with color by incorporating exotic Tahitian pearls, dyed freshwaters, or beautiful chocolate pearls.
If you’re looking for exotic colors, Tahitian pearls are your best choice. Best known for their true black, Tahitian pearls can also be found in a number of dark colors with bright overtones. Popular choices include peacock, aubergine, and chocolate. Peacock pearls are gray or black with green overtones. Although these pearls may seem rather bland initially, you will find that their color changes depending on light – much like the peacock feathers these pearls were named for. Aubergine pearls have a more purple or eggplant overtone, and are great for someone who wants to look feminine without resorting to pink or white.
Chocolate pearls are another great option. Chocolate pearls are a more recent product; while the others occur naturally, Tahitian chocolate pearls are treated with bleach and heat to obtain their distinctive brown color.A few years ago, Ballerina Pearl came up with a proprietary process that changed the color of Tahitian pearls without dyeing them. The result: beautiful chocolate pearls. The color took off, and as a result, is now a little hard to find. True chocolate pearls are undyed Tahitians, which can be very expensive to purchase. A more inexpensive option would be to buy some dyed freshwater pearls. Please be aware, however, that pearls which are dyed may be subject to chipping down the road. You’ll have to take extra care of them, but the result might be worth it.
Large, eye-catching, chunky designs are all the rage this fall. If you experiment with color, your necklace might stand on its own. If you combine exotic colors with exotic designs, however, you will truly stand out from the crowd. A great fall pearl necklace will have unconventional designs, long lengths, or large pearls. If you own a pearl rope, try looping it twice around your neck or knotting it for a more 1920s style. Other great necklaces combine the quiet beauty of pearls with the flashiness of other precious gems. Experimenting with shape is another good way to stand out. Try a necklace made of coin, drop, keshi, or baroque pearls and I guarantee people will notice.