By Michelle Yamamoto
 No other other piece of jewelry can match the sense of elegance, sophistication, and class than that of a pearl necklace. In fact, one of most popular types of pearl necklaces available today is that of a coin pearl necklace. These disc-shaped pearls offer a fresh new look on just about everyone's neckline. The challenge is to choose the right necklace.
Choosing a Coin Pearl Necklace Based on the Outfit
The overall length of the coin pearl necklace will depend on the outfit that you want to wear. Generally, the lower the neckline, the longer the necklace should be. For example, if you have a relatively high neckline, such as a turtleneck, or a scooped neckline, a coin pearl necklace of about 18 to 22 inches would be ideal. For the most part, the focal point of the necklace should be just below your throat line. However, if you have a plunging neckline, a longer coin pearl necklace will better compliment the outfit.
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By Victor Epand
 While in WWII my father sent home a necklace. On the box it says "Handmade black pearl necklace, purchased while he was in Italy." It is black with orange beads between pearls shapes. It looks more like mother of pearl to me, but the black color throws me off. The pearls could be genuine, but to be sure you really need to get a professional evaluation either by an estate jewelry appraiser or gemologist.
Another way to tell if they are genuine is to rub a pearl against your teeth. If it is smooth, it is not genuine. Pearls will always have a roughness that you can't detect visually. The orange beads could be coral. If they are genuine black pearls, their value would depend on size, quality and color. Something only someone with a "hands-on" examination could determine.
I'm going to sell an antique strand of pearls and a potential buyer asked to know how the pearls were "signed". Generally in old items and even some new, signed simply means some means of identification of the maker or designer. On antique |
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