Dainty and Delicate The Precious Pearl is Back

Pearl, the white sheer elegant stone from the depths of the mysterious deep blue seas reminds one of many things- class, beauty of nature, sophistication and also the hardships of life, for it is a sick oyster that produces a precious pearl! Aarttee Kaul Dhar explores the very popular and back in fashion – Pearl!

A Pearl is quite miraculous. Equated with wise thoughts, tears and even raindrops it is a precious stone worn for elegance and class on special occasions by girls, women and also men (in the ring). Writers have given its simile and used its metaphor many a time in many a place while talking about their beloved’s smile, teeth, laughter or tears. The mysterious and precious pearl is now back in fashion. In fact it never went out of vogue.
Worn in a single string by girls and in multiple strings by women and ladies, it can be worn on any occasion, formal, semi formal and day to day. The pearl comes in many colours, white being the most preferred and commonly seen, it also is available in shades of black, grey, off white, cream and pink. Pearl jewellery is also preferred by brides all over the globe because pearls can be teemed with any garment, outfit or attire. Pearls are of many a variety-the classic and vintage Basra, the Natural, The Culture, The Japanese and now in markets the Chinese.

Talking to designers of pearl jewellery, we got some very interesting inputs that shed light on its varieties and reasons for its popularity. Sunar Jewels about its pearl jewellery pieces maintains, “The collection boasts of both modern and traditional styling. Adorning the eternal magnificence of the Indian woman, the dazzling pearl jewellery by Sunar Jewels is truly a priceless possession. Be it any occasion, pearl jewellery is an inevitable element of any attire. The superlative use of pearls with gold on rings and bracelets gives a luxury touch to the aesthetic design. If we talk about pearl then the main types of pearl are: Freshwater Pearl Strands, Lustrous Akoya Pearl strands, Exotic Tahitian Pearl strands and large, elegant South Sea Pearl strands which are created using a variety of Pearl types. The most popular pieces remain Pearl stud earrings which are most classic and versatile items in the jewellery wardrobe. Designer pearl earrings which come in pearl drop form a pearl dangler from an on-the-ear fixture. Pearl pendants ranging from simple to ornate, solitaire pearl pendants hang beguilingly on a chain of silver or gold, pearl necklace- one piece all together incorporating pearls, precious metal, and often other gems, Pearl rings often with an exceptional pearl front and the center, with the ring designed to show off that pearl and Pearl bracelets which is often the final piece of a full pearl jewellery ensemble, completing a pearl look with a bit of luster and dazzle on the wrist.”
Mr. Suraj Popley, Managing Director, Popley Eternal believes, “Amongst all creations, ‘Pearl’ has always been the most beautiful product of nature. Among eastern nations, pearls are credited with the power of preserving the purity of their weavers, and as an emblem of maidenly purity. The Romans also set a high value on pearls. There are various kinds of pearls which are available in the market like Freshwater Orient Pearls (Multicolour, black, pink or peach), Akoya Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, Hanadama Pearls, Golden South Sea Pearls and White South Sea Pearls. Pearls can be paired with anything, may it be traditional or western it lends the wearer a royal look. Nowadays the popularity of pearls has increased with the ongoing jewellery trends. For wedding one can go for a Jadau and pearl combination, for sangeet one can opt for a gemstone and pearl combination where as for cocktails and reception one can opt for diamonds with pearl necklaces, rings, earrings , bracelets etc can be a part of this trousseau jewellery ensemble.”
Similar views were expressed by Mr. Kapil Hetamsaria, CEO and Co-founder of Velvetcase.com who says, “Pearls are preferred for their luster, charm and versatility. They make the jewellery glow and make it look much more sophisticated. Being so elegant, pearls have always been in trend as they can be complemented with any attire. Naturally beautiful with their shimmer iridescence, pearls tend to gain much popularity with customers these days. Classic cream round pearls have always been embraced for their captivating beauty. Pearls are available in various varieties for example; Baroque pearls which are in demand these days for unique uneven shapes and are available in different shades and others as Akoya Saltwater Pearls, Saltwater Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, Southsea Pearls.”
So clearly pearls remain a popular and fashionable choice for many, and are here to stay. The trend is on the rise and the wave is not going to recede anytime soon. It’s a piece of past, glorious and rich with tradition, that you wear when you wear pearls around your neck. So girls go for it!