Pearl necklace - a symbol of sophistication, style and elegance
The pearl necklace is a symbol of sophistication and splendor.

The pearl necklace is a symbol of sophistication and splendor. The pearl necklace has always been celebrated as an integral part of the favorite fashion accessories of a number of famous greats from the past to the present, famous for their elegance, style and elegance. Whether in the form of a necklace, bracelet or earrings, pearls have always given splendor, sophistication and brilliance to their wearers.
While natural pearls have been on the rise for centuries, in the second half of the 20th century they gave way to cultivated ones. Today there are plantations for cultivated freshwater pearl mussels, and their production accounts for over 90% of the modern pearl trade. Although the cultivation process was developed in the 13th century in China, the real boom in their production did not occur until 1924, with the discovery of the mussel "Ikesho". Since then, the freshwater cultured pearl has been considered the most prized pearl ornament.
A few words about the process of cultivating pearls.
Their cultivation is carried out on farms by artificial introduction of mother-of-pearl embryo. Extreme craftsmanship is required, and one worker can operate about 1,000 mussels a day. The embryos in the mussels develop at least 3-4 years, but there are also species whose cultivation takes 10 years. Of the pearls obtained, only 10% are of high jewelry quality.
Chanel, Jean Lanven and the pearls.
Among the fashion icons of the 20th century, which imposed the presence of pearl jewelry, are Coco Chanel and Jean Lanven. While for Chanel the pearl is an attribute, giving the woman exceptional sophistication and refined nobility, the founder of the famous French label "Lanvin" goes even further.
She puts pearls on the ears of her little nieces, showing that this tiny but perfect piece of jewelry fits equally well on the delicate neckline of the stylish lady and on the ears and wrists of the little teenage girls.
The stars who popularized pearl jewelry.
Among the most famous fans of pearls are such famous figures from the royal, political and Hollywood sky as Audrey Hepburn, Maria Callas, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Glenn Close, Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Diana, Michelle Anne Hathaway et al. Each of them - notable for its own and unique style and class.
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