M in Carolina
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Post by M in Carolina on Jul 6, 2014 8:03:46 GMT
I found a gorgeous 80" rope of dark grey pearls with a gorgeous nacre of purples, teals, and dark blues. The pearls are also the baroque style-- oblong and lumpy, not uniform and round and are about the size of a grape. I'm sure they're freshwater, but they look much more expensive than they are.
I thought the grey colour would look younger than the white. I tried them on different ways and liked them as a statement necklace as well as something that could dress up a plain black outfit into something I could wear to the opera or a fancy affair.
I'm just not sure that 80" isn't too long. I don't like necklaces that hang right at my bust line. Layers that are longer and shorter are ok, but I don't like anything that creates a line right at the center of my chest where my n1pples are.
I don't want anything that is too old fashioned or matronly. I'm 36, but most people say I look like I'm in my early 20s. I thought the grey would look more modern and chic. The saleslady said I looked great, but she was middle aged and would have grown up when the longer 24-36" pearls were in vogue.
Has anyone tied up their pearls with a pretty ribbon? That was what I was hoping to do with these, but I have no practical experience.
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sharonoz
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Jun 27, 2014 5:08:57 GMT
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Post by sharonoz on Jul 6, 2014 11:51:55 GMT
The ones you describe sound lovely. I Have a long white fresh pearl strand. I am older so don't tie mine with ribbon but I have seen that on pinterest and it looks nice. I double mine up and sometimes tie a knot in the longer strand. I love my long pearls, and like yours, they look more expensive than they were  |
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Post by Kymberlee on Jul 6, 2014 12:28:58 GMT
I have a long strand like that, and I have been wanting to try doubling it up and fastening them with a vintage-y brooch. In my mind, it looks fantastic but not sure how it would look in reality. I love long strands of pearls.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 6, 2014 12:53:05 GMT
I have a very long strand of beads that I wear fairly often. Depending on the neckline of the outfit, I wear the strand one of three ways. I loop it twice with one loop quite short and the other long. I loop it three times and stagger the lengths. Or I loop it four times and wear it more choker-style.
I remember the pearls tied it with ribbon being fashionable at one time, but I haven't seen anyone wear them that way in years.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 6, 2014 13:02:51 GMT
I have a long strand that I love to wear... I mainly wear them doubled or tripled... but I have a simple black lace dress it sort of looks vintage-y 1920's so I wear them long with it. Never thought about tie-ing them with a ribbon... with the right outfit it could look cute.
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Post by cheezitgirl on Jul 6, 2014 18:22:34 GMT
My strand sounds very similar to how you described yours. I have never tried a ribbon but I might now that you reminded me.
In the past I have worn it tripled with two almost like a double choker and the third strand really long. It was worn with a dressier gray t-shirt and maxi skirt. I received several compliments from much younger and hipper people.
As long as you feel great wearing them, don't worry about what others might think!
Enjoy your new find!
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Post by Legacy Girl on Jul 6, 2014 18:58:07 GMT
How funny! My first thought when I read your title was, "Oh, my! She must be SERIOUSLY uptight about something if she needs to clutch 60-80 inches of pearls!"  |
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sharlag
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Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Jul 6, 2014 21:17:35 GMT
Aren't pearls timeless? Ageless?
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M in Carolina
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Post by M in Carolina on Jul 7, 2014 12:06:54 GMT
I love the idea of using a broach to secure the pearls. My main concern is that when I tripled the pearls, the longest strand attracts so much attention to my chest. I didn't want to waste money on a piece of jewelry I wouldn't use because they didn't hang right.
I tend to have very simple items of clothing, and I suck at accessorizing. I didn't want to buy something that was trendy two years ago and isn't stylish.
Thanks everyone. I think I will enjoy these pearls.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 7, 2014 21:50:48 GMT
I have a long strand (though not as long as yours) of gray pearls that I really like. I mostly wear it with black blouses. A long strand like that will be worn draped several times, so you can make that any length you like.
I do have some necklaces that are tied with a pretty ribbon, but I'm not crazy about the ribbon rubbing my neck. I have worn the bow to the front just below my neck, too - that is better.
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Post by turangaleela on Jul 7, 2014 21:53:46 GMT
That necklace sounds GORGEOUS. I'd wear it, just wrapped around my neck as many times as it would go.
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Jul 7, 2014 22:00:30 GMT
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