Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Not Your Grandmama's Pearls


For years, I have had a serious aversion to pearls. Pearls just screamed old-fashioned and stuffy to me. I received a strand of pearls as gift years ago, and I never felt like myself wearing it. Lately I have found a new love for pearls, and I have a designs that incorporate them in the works, and I have one that has several on it in my shop. I also have made a few purchases on Etsy from some shops I adore.

There are a lot of modern pearl options for anyone who likes pearls but wants an edgier twist to a piece of jewelry which incorporates pearls. Above is a necklace I adore from Organikx on Etsy. I own her Cottonwood Necklace as well and wear it quite frequently. In this article I am going to concentrate on the classic white pearl and all the lovely ways you can wear it and not feel like you picked up a piece of jewelry out of your grandmother's jewelry box. (if that isn't your thing).


Here you see a simple and modern option from JNicDesigns on Etsy. Beautiful depth with the oxidized and polished sterling silver.


I love this ultramodern design from sonyarasi on Etsy. This is also an example of a non oxidized piece and the bright silver finish on the silver and pearl are just stunning.


These lovelies are a dainty and modern option from ameami on Etsy.


I love these goregous earrings from stacieflorer on Esty. The oxidized wire wrap highlights the luminescent pearl perched in the middle. Gorgeous!

With a little exploring there are so many gorgeous and modern pearl options in jewelry, and I for one have a new appreciation for the beautiful little orb.

11 comments:

  1. Great post! I too have an aversion to pearls, but find myself liking them more when used in a more modern, updated design.

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  2. Wow Jen, thank you so much for the mention of my etsy shop! I so agree, I have a serious addiction to pearls, a girl can't ever have enough pearls!!

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  3. I am starting to really like pearls...this is an interesting post! The best, I think, are the first set of earrings..

    classy!

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  4. pearls are so classic, nice post

    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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  5. Thank you so much for mentioning me in your posting Jen! Those are some absolutely wonderful pieces! I probably have about 10 pair of white pearl earrings - I just love them! I don't think you can ever go wrong w/ a white shirt, jeans and pearls! ;)

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  6. Thank you for mentioning my necklace!What a suprise!

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  7. I've been experimenting w/pearls as well lately...sold one pair out of my shop. These are gorgeous examples. So long Mrs. Cleaver!

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  8. I love JNic's work and have a couple pairs of her earrings.
    I love the weave in those earrings by stacieflorer!

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