3 Pearls Every Bride Should Know About


by Sarah Stevens - Date: 2007-11-05 - Word Count: 318 Share This!


In keeping with the idea of purity and innocence, pearls are a classic wedding accessory, both for the bridal party and the bride herself. Lest that leave the bride-to-be feeling like a cookie-cutter image, the following list of pearl options offers a means of customizing a long-time tradition.

Freshwater Pearls
Freshwater pearls are the most frequent alternative to basic pearls and are famous for their variety in terms of size, shape and color. Perhaps the least appreciated feature of the freshwater pearl is that despite its comparable beauty, it is less expensive than a saltwater pearl. Freshwater pearls are usually polished to expose their colors and subtle metallic overtones and can be found in every tone from slightly yellow to glistening black. Dyeing freshwater pearls is common practice and makes for consistent, striking pieces to be included together on a single piece of jewelry.

Keishi Pearls
Keishi pearls are the most alternative-looking pearl you will see, due to their distinctive, uneven contours. Like the freshwater pearl, they come in many shapes and sizes, but the Keishi pearl is often flat or dimpled and rarely round, resulting in surfaces that reflect the light in mysterious, unique ways. When strung together, Keishi Pearls combine to create a line of exquisite texture and personality.

Coin Pearl
Another freshwater pearl, the Coin Pearl looks just like its name - circular and flat like a disk, but with rounded edges. Coin pearls make great pendants, earring drops and bracelet charms. Like all pearls, the coin pearl can come in almost any color, but is most commonly found in the traditional white. We suggest flanking the Coin Pearl with small, color-rich gemstones for a subtle match to your wedding's color theme.

Cathy Pitts founded Dasha Boutique, which features customizable, handmade jewelry, in 2003. Go to www.DashaBoutique.com today to see artisan-crafted pearl designs that can be tailored to include preferred gemstones, gold or sterling silver. Orders ship in 2-3 business days.

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