Take A Fresh Look At High-Fashion Freshwater Pearls
Lustrous Akoya and South Sea pearls have long been a classic and timeless jewelry favorite. But today, beautiful white freshwater pearls are not only a fantastic bargain among all types of pearls but are also one of the best values in the entire jewelry category.
One reason for their popularity is that freshwater pearls are now available in larger sizes averaging 7mm to 10mm instead of the 5mm to 6mm sizes in the past and are even available in sizes up to 15mm rivaling high-end South Sea pearls at a fraction of the cost. Freshwater pearls are also available in trendy colors such as pink, peach, and gold as well as the classic white.
Jewelry designers love these very affordable larger size pearls for use in dramatically styled rings, pins, pendants, and earrings as well as in the currently popular longer rope-length necklace styles that are so versatile and practical.