Think pearls are conservative and traditional? We beg to differ. They are a classic, no doubt about that, and increasingly becoming a trendy fashion staple.
Pearls have long been appreciated for their sophisticated, elegant appeal, but can they be modern, trendy and edgy too? Absolutely.flaunted some seriously eye-catching OOTDs accessorised with pearl jewellery on social media, and captured the fashion media’s attention when she wore them to the recent premiere of Lost In The Stars, a movie she starred in.Clearly, the Chinese celebrity favoured Tahitian pearls of unmissable proportions.
Want to know how to infuse pearls with a contemporary edge? Here are some suggestions from a fashion expert as well as essential knowledge about buying them.PEARL BASICS TO KNOW What you should know is that the majority of pearls in the market – be they freshwater or saltwater – are cultured, which means that they are grown via human intervention, either via the introduction of a nucleus or other methods. So don’t be put off by the fact that they are cultured, as high-grade natural pearls are extremely hard to come by these days.
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