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June; the month of pearl

• JonRichard

Having a birthday in June means you can claim two birthstones; pearl and Alexandrite. However pearls have been the popular choice for centuries because of their natural beauty. You cannot go wrong with pearls, they are a classic. They exude sophistication and are the only type of stone that doesn’t need to be cut and polished. Gemstones must be cut and polished to bring out their beauty, but pearls need no such treatment to reveal their loveliness. The lustrous look of pearls means that they complement any type of skin tone well. A beautiful pearl necklace or earrings would be the perfect gift for a June birthday. Take a look at our selection of pearl jewellery.Seeing their very own renaissance this season, pearls are a traditional gem now worn by all ages in an array of colours. This versatile stone can complement a traditional bridal look or can be a fresh new jewellery box staple for contemporary styling; not forgetting that the pearl is also a stone to represent 30th Wedding Anniversaries! Whether you’re looking for an accessory to complete your formal occasion look, a meaningful June birthday gift or an everyday style staple, pearls are sure to provide an on-trend look that will last the test of time. TRENDING: Oversized pearl hair clips. Check out our new pearl hair accessories below.Mother of PearlThe first thing that comes to most people’s mind when you think of pearls is a classic round white strand necklace. While this may describe the once traditional look of pearls, today there are many more styles and colours of pearl available. Modern pearl culturing techniques have opened the door to new colours, styles and shapes of pearls, which has brought a significant appeal back to these lovely pieces of jewellery. A number of factors impacts the way a pearl will look: everything from the type of oyster, the location, and even the cleanliness of the water. While we can classify pearls into different types, each pearl has its own unique style, beauty and character. The more traditional and most sought after type of pearl is the semi-precious mother of pearl. Mother of pearl is a smooth shining iridescent substance forming the inner layer of the shell of some molluscs. The organic and irregular surface allows each stone to be unique.Coloured Pearl Pearls have moved on since the classic white shade and the new generation of pearls mean you can wear bold and beautiful colours. You can wear any colour of pearl, just as you can wear any colour of gemstone. You choose the colour that you most enjoy. Jon Richard has a range of different coloured pearls from pink hues to cool blues. You will be surprised at how adding some colour to a pearl can add that little bit more to your ensemble. With our wonderful selection, you will be sure to find the one that makes you shine!Getting married? Know someone who is? Not every oyster has a pearl, and not every pearl is round — so you can imagine how long it might take and how much it would cost for a perfectly matched or graduated strand of pearls. Pearls were only available to royalty or the rich. Even though pearls are more available to the rest of us now, they still bring that history of being special, reserved for only the most important occasions. So, yeah, it’s safe to say that pearls are perfect for weddings. In ancient cultures, pearls also represented purity, much like the present-day tradition of the white dress. Tradition also says wearing pearls on your wedding day will ensure your marriage is happy and you won’t shed tears during it. In fact, many brides get their first cultured pearl necklace from their mothers or mothers-in-law — passing down a tradition. They’re also a popular gift from fiancés.If you are planning on wearing pearls as a bride, what will you wear?
  1. Think about the dress, what is the neckline? A deep V neck or a strapless should be complimented with a necklace.
  2. Even pearl drop earrings come in a wide variety of styles, colours and moods. They can be the focus of your wedding jewellery with a chandelier drop of pearls.
  3. Think about your hair, adding pearls to your tiara or in a comb can be an easy way of adding pearls to your wedding day.
One of the best things about pearls is their timelessness, no matter what design they’re used in. You may inherit your wedding pearls and you may be lucky enough to pass them on to a new generation.
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