Freshwater pearls make pearl jewelry the perfect gift for every woman and young girl. Pearls are rare commodities that were once possessed only by the rich and famous. Because of the pearls aesthetic appeal, they are reputed to have medicinal properties. In China, women ingest freshwater pearl powder every morning and night to maintain their youth. The powder purportedly makes their skin smooth and less wrinkled. The powder is also used to treat various diseases.

Freshwater Pearls are small and sometimes irregularly shaped, as they are grown in various species of freshwater mussels. The colors range from pink, gray, black, bronze and lavender to white and off white. Due to the variety of freshwater pearls and the availability different shapes and sizes, freshwater pearl necklaces are in demand and easy to make. Because fresh water pearls are not very large, when beaded into a necklace they look very elegant and unique. Pearl necklaces can be beaded in different lengths, depending on the size of the pearls. Chinese freshwater pearls make the best necklaces. These pearls are tiny and not always round. Freshwater pearls are also available in various colors such as gold, silver, aqua blue, black, white, pink and cream yellow. Because of the different colorful pearls, these necklaces are extravagantly beautiful and a woman can have one to go with every color dress in her wardrobe.

Today, cultured freshwater pearl jewelry is a must for every womans jewelry wardrobe. Fashionable, feminine and freshwater pearls enhance a womans palette of styles. Rich and adaptable, a lustrous star in the world of fine jewelry, a simple pearl necklace can take a woman through every moment in her life and compliments any outfit in her wardrobe.