I'm looking at some pearl strands on overstock.com. is there any other reputable online shop that sells pearl jewelry at reasonable prices?
other general questions, pls excuse my ignorance:
If I want to double loop the necklace, what length should I purchase?
What does "AA quality" mean? Is it good?
What size pearls should I go for? I see 6mm to 8mm. I am not especially skinny or heavy, but I don't have a beautiful swan neck either. I don't want to buy anything that's too big or small in comparison to my facial features/neck. I have relatively small facial features and a large bust, if that helps.
To loop over your head, you will need at least ~ 40". Alternatively, you can use a pearl shortener and buy a shorter necklace - the pearl shortener (technical term, AFAIK, though they are used to shorten all types of necklaces) will hook the two ends of a long necklace together to make it a two-strand necklace. This is my preferred method, because the two strands totally stay in place.
"AA" quality...without seeing in person, quality descriptions can be very subjective, so take it with a grain of salt. What most people look for in pearls though (whether real or fake), is a smooth nacre, consistent size and color, and a nice "pearly" shine.
HTH
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