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The Elegance and Charm of Diamond and Pearl Jewelry |
By Michelle Yamamoto
 What distinguishes fine diamonds are their cut, shape, symmetry, finishing, and their proportions. So when buying a diamond, one should look out for its cut, color, carat, and clarity.
Pearls, on the other hand, are considered the symbol of love. The Romans associated pearls with the tears of Venus. Sensual in nature, a strand of pearls needs to be touched, which is why women wear them to enhance the appearance of their skin. There are natural pearls as well as cultured pearls, and both should be judged by their luster, nacre, size, color, and shape.
Diamond and pearl jewelry include necklaces, earrings, and even watches. Watches often have a mother of pearl dial with diamond indicators at the three, six, nine, and twelve hour positions. Using diamond and pearls together gives both elegance and value to the item, and a well-cut diamond set inside a pearl has a unique charm. Most often, diamond and pearl jewelry are sold separately as diamond jewelry or pearl jewelry. However, when they are used together, the effect is stunning.
President John F. Kennedy gave his wife
Jacqueline a pearl and diamond bracelet on the occasion of their wedding, and Jacqueline herself wore a pearl necklace and a diamond leaf pin.
May is most often associated with a diamond and June is the right time to wear pearls. Natural colored diamonds will cost much more than irradiated diamonds. However, most of the famous diamonds in the world are not irradiated but natural diamonds. Pearl jewelry is associated with wealth, classic beauty, and nobleness. In the the past, pearls have been associated with money and power. However, times have changed and pearls are now a part of everyones jewelry collection. The term pearls of wisdom proves the pearls are highly thought of by all.
Michelle Yamamoto has been writing articles for the family business on black pearls for 12 years. More information and articles can be found at the Pearl Center.
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