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Pearls a Smart Fashion Decision Pearls have been called “The Queen of Gems” and have been historically far more prized than any precious metal or gemstone. Today, pearl jewelry is considered one of the best jewelry types for accessorizing, exuding a glamour and sophistication that few other options can match. The Basics of Buying Pearls Pearls can be purchased as natural or cultured, with the latter having several distinct advantages. Cultured pearls come from pearl farms, where mollusks are implanted with a foreign object which can vary in size depending on the desired outcome of the pearl dimensions. Both natural and cultured pearls are products of nature, though cultured pearls are subject to far fewer environmental factors that can produce a less than ideal pearl. Secrets to Buying Jewelry Online Jewelry isn’t something we typically think of when making an online purchase, though there is no question that buying jewelry online is becoming more and more popular. The reasons for this are many, but often start with selection and price. Because online retailers are able to reach a wider audience, they more often than not offer a better selection of jewelry than local stores are able to. The History of Pearl Cultivation Prior to the 20th Century, pearl diving was the method by which pearls were harvested. Known as a very dangerous way to make a living, pearl divers would often dive to great depths at risk of their own peril to attempt to find even one suitable pearl. Very few mollusks naturally produce pearls in the wild, which made natural pearls such a rare find and worth the danger for many divers. The Many Varieties of Pearl Necklaces Pearl necklaces are unique in that there is a naming system in place for each type of necklace available. Gold necklaces, whether adorned with precious gems or not, are often simply referred to by their length. Pearl necklaces, on the other hand, have several names dependent on where they hang when worn around the neck.