Often, people ask me: “Is pearl jewelry a great holiday gift?”. Hereby I want to convince you that pearls are a wonderful holiday gift. It’s an appropriate Christmas gift as well.
Another holiday season is coming. Not much time is left before the holiday season. Naturally, many of us started looking for gifts a long time ago. Still, we may be missing some.
Do you remember this wonderful feeling – when you watch someone’s face lighting up with real joy and excitement when this person receives a gift that you have chosen for her or him?
There is nothing like receiving a gift, expected or unexpected, large or small. When we get a beautifully wrapped something, we feel so excited! What is inside? This feeling of mystery and anticipation is amazing. Because we understand that the person has thought about you, and remembered what you like. Because this person wants to make you happy!
How do you choose the gifts you give? As for me, when I am looking for a gift for someone, I always try to understand this person. I take into consideration this person’s needs, desires, and interests and figure out whether this gift would be, what she or he would like to have.
And don’t forget – giving a gift is, of course, a way to express your love. It’s a kind of version of the “language of love”,
I hope I have convinced you that giving a gift is a great gesture. Then, a question arises: Is jewelry, including pearl jewelry, an appropriate gift? As a woman and as a jewelry designer, I respond: “Yes, of course”. Statistics state that the majority of women love receiving jewelry as a gift. There are many reasons for this.
Pearl jewelry has a long history
There is no need to repeat that pearls are beautiful and have a long history. I always say to my customers: “Put on pearls, even a pair of simple stud pearl earrings, and look at the mirror. You will see how your skin starts glowing and how beautiful you look!” Indeed, pearls make a woman beautiful as they emanate warmth and glow.
Throughout history, pearls have been a symbol of class and elegance. Only the high nobility was wearing pearls as, on the one hand, pearls (in those days, those were natural pearls) were extremely rare and valuable.
Do you know that sumptuary laws existed in Ancient Rome and medieval Europe prohibiting wearing pearls!? For instance, in Rome, sumptuary laws enacted by Julius Caesar limited the display of pearls. These laws forbade women below a certain rank to wear pearls. As a result, wearing pearls was an immediate indicator of status.
We are lucky that times have changed! And we may wear as many pearls as we want – as we have cultured pearls today.
Cultured pearls are real, and all women can wear pearl jewelry, enjoying its beauty and class.
Pearl jewelry will last long
We always want to give and receive a memorable gift that will last. Something that will be worn and enjoyed for many years. Undoubtedly, pearl jewelry belongs to this category. It will last long and won’t lose its beauty and value with time. Of course, you should know how to care for it.
Pearl jewelry is popular today
In addition, pearls are in great request today. Believe it or not, pearls are omnipresent. Celebrities and powerful women often choose to wear pearls. They choose various jewelry featuring pearls – statement pearl earrings, pearl necklaces, or pearl bracelets. More than this – women are adorned with ropes and ropes of pearls. And we remember that Mademoiselle Gabrielle Coco Chanel recommended wearing pearls in this manner a century ago! We see pearls embellishing clothing, shoes, and bags. As a result, it is not surprising that wearing pearl jewelry has become a big trend. We should admit that all of us want to follow trends. Therefore, again, pearls that are in trend are a great gift.
Pearl jewelry for different generations
Moreover, different generations wear pearl jewelry with pleasure. A decade ago, young girls would refuse to wear pearls because pearls were for old ladies. They disdained pearls that they received from their mother or grandmother. Today, we witness the opposite: young girls are proud to wear pearls that used to belong to their family members. Because it’s an heirloom.
On the other hand, elderly ladies sometimes unwillingly put on pearl necklaces for the same reason – they don’t want to look like “grandmothers” wearing a “grandmother pearl necklace”.
In my opinion, there is no reason to worry – I always recommend my elderly customers redesign their pearls if they don’t wear them thinking that this jewelry is out-of-date.
I offer them to reinvent their pearl jewelry. For instance, we may replace a clasp – to use a different, more contemporary one. Or, we may add a detachable pearl pendant or pair pearls with colored gemstones. Many solutions will update and upgrade it.
Pearl jewelry for expressing individuality
There is no need to say that everyone wants to express their personality and individuality.
Choosing a particular style tells a lot about this person. And accessories will tell quite a bit about every person. The way you style earrings, necklaces, and bracelets serves as a way of self-expression. Thus, jewelry plays an important role if we speak about expressing our personality.
Of course, we want to own unique pieces that have a story. And what can be better than unique pearl jewelry created by a jewelry designer, like myself? Pearl jewelry that we create is one-of-a-kind. Please check our Unique Pearl Jewelry Collection.
Pearl jewelry is diverse
An important reason why pearls have become so popular. Pearls are very diverse. We may find pearls of various colors, shapes, and sizes. So, it’s a great material for jewelry designers using which we can create fresh modern pearl jewelry.
Consequently, there is pearl jewelry for any taste and personality. There is pearl jewelry that is purely classic, classic with a modern twist or contemporary and, even, edgy. You have a big choice. When I describe pearl jewelry that we create, I say: “Classic pearl jewelry with a modern twist”. Also, I describe it as “everyday luxury”.
Pearl jewelry is unisex today
In addition, pearls are worn not only by women but by men as well. This is another big trend. So, pearls are unisex now.
We were speaking about giving jewelry gifts to women. However, don’t forget that, today, many men wear jewelry as well. An amazing fact is that men have started wearing pearls! Not only black pearls on a cord but white pearl necklaces that used to be the prerogative of women!
Pearls have become unisex! When I saw this trend a few years ago, I was so happy and excited! I think a classic white pearl necklace looks great on men.
So, pearls are a great holiday gift for a man as well. Of course, this depends on the personality of this person. You will not buy a pearl necklace for someone who works in finance and is used to wearing conservative suits. On the other hand, many men enjoy following trends and, as men wearing pearls, has become a trend, maybe you should consider buying pearls as a holiday gift for him?! Then, check out our new Men Pearl Jewelry Collection.
So, if someone asks you: “Is pearl jewelry a great holiday gift? Should I buy pearls for her?”, you should respond: “Of course, without hesitation! Just choose a nice unique piece”.
Jewelry Olga designs and creates unique pearl jewelry in Montreal, Canada.
