Good evening.~
Yesterday, after sending a fashionable intellectual style, the reader @go ahead left a message saying: "Kaka can really be there, and she will come out with anything." ”
Not really! I am your "Needs Card."
To say that the most popular in the comment area recently is the pearl necklace. No matter what you write, there are people who can go around and want to see the pearl necklace, and it comes.
There are also many kinds of pearl necklaces. The last time we wrote about the new wearing method of pearl necklaces, we said that in the past two years, pearl short chains have become popular, especially the whole string of pearls like the ones loved by mothers and grandmothers. ▼
Whether it is an elegant big woman's style, a retro romantic style, a fresh and sweet wind or a fashionable style, almost all of them are hand-held with a pearl short chain, changing the concave shape of the fa'er. ▼
However, the fire is back to the fire, many brands are also out, the style is various but people are a bit picky, do not know which one to choose, on the other hand, really do not understand pearls, do homework is troublesome, blind buy and afraid of stepping on the pit.
Today, I will talk about how to choose a pearl necklace that suits you to wear.
Before writing, I asked my studio friends to bring their own bought ones to compare, and the result was a bunch! They look similar at first glance, from dozens to tens of thousands, can you see the difference? ▼
This time, in addition to combining the experience (and lessons) of buying pearls with my friends around me, we also specially consulted several experts who know pearls very well, how big pearls to buy, how long to buy necklaces, what brands to buy, and full of dry goods!
Without further ado, let's take a look:
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How big are pearls?
The size of the beads determines the style of the pearls.
As a pearl lover, I have a lot of different pearl necklaces, different styles and different lengths, cheap and expensive ones but wear them around, I found that the most versatile, the highest utilization rate is actually only two: one is worn many times, you are all familiar with this, bead radius 8mm-9mm ▼
The other one is 4mm-5mm. ▼
To put it simply and crudely, the larger the pearl, the more elegant and noble it is, and the smaller it is, the fresher it is. ▼
First, let's compare the upper body of a pearl necklace of different sizes that we took ourselves, and it is clear at a glance:
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8mm-9mm beads are very versatile, with a little retro, this year's hottest is this, is a more traditional size, daily wear will not be very exaggerated. ▼
Many friends in the studio also choose pearl necklaces of this size. Joey's sister followed after reading the last push, 8mm diameter, 42cm long. ▼
Pearls of the same quality are basically more expensive the size.
However, even if your budget is sufficient, it is not recommended that you buy a pearl necklace of more than 10mm The style is more exaggerated, very picky and matching.
This item is measured at 14mm-15mm, which is a very stylish piece, but it is certainly not an everyday universal model. ▼
Those under 5mm can be worn on top of many necklaces, and they are almost not picky. ▼
Wang Yi's thinner one is 3mm-4mm, and she often uses it to stack thin pendant necklaces, gold and silver can be matched. ▼
There are also many people who buy the rice bead chain that is not so round, the size and shape of the pearl are like chubby rice, there is the luster of pearls but not so regular, cute and literary. Dozens of hundreds can buy good quality, cost-effective.
Because this kind of necklace is not strong in existence, many of them have come out with pendant styles. The 33's one is added with a small metal pendant. You can also add a pendant yourself. ▼
How long is the pearl short chain?
Many people are worried that this short chain is old-fashioned to wear, so the length is very important!
Pearl necklace is most recommended to choose about 40-42cm length, each person's neck will be different, wear just a little bit below the collarbone is the best position. ▼
If the choice is too long and easy to get old, pearls are larger (more than 6mm) should pay more attention to this problem. ▼
The Queen's one is longer. ▼
I made my own custom this one is 40 cm long (my neck is a little thinner), just outside the sweatshirt in the winter and under the collarbone in the summer, which is a good match for clothes. ▼
If the diameter of the pearl is large (more than 6mm), the length is best not to be shorter than 40cm, unless your neck is slender enough, otherwise it will be a little cramped and thick. The thick and short chain bodice of different lengths contrasts, and the one on the far right is the special model. ▼
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On the contrary, thin pearl necklaces under 5mm can be selected to be shorter, and 35cm to 40cm are ok.
Why? Because it is relatively thin, the sense of existence is not strong, if it is too long, it is easy to be covered by the collar, and it is easy to overlap with some necklaces that are not long or short, and it is better to match it with a shorter one. Let's make another comparison.▼
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Careful friends may have found that the connection buckle of the thin pearl chain and the thick necklace is also different.
Generally speaking, the traditional large pearl necklace, with a similar size to the pearl button, the most classic is the pea buckle, simple and integrated, but can not adjust the length. ▼
Thin necklaces are generally equipped with adjustable buckles, with a 5cm adjustment space. ▼
Is the adjustable buckle better than the pea buckle? Nor is it.
Many friends in the studio said that the thin chain has been worn for a long time, and the metal buckle behind it will fade, and it seems that the texture is so bad that they are not willing to wear it. Gold-plated and silver-plated will have this situation, and precious metals will be better. ▼
Note that the length of the pearl necklace said by the general store, in addition to the length of the bead chain, there is also the total length after adding the adjustment buckle. If you customize your own necklace, you can choose a button according to your needs.
Freshwater beads, seawater beads or artificial beads?
To budget.
If you just buy it for decoration, or entry-level, choose artificial beads or freshwater beads. Most people in the studio bought freshwater bead necklaces, two or three hundred cheap, five or six hundred, more than a thousand in good color.
If you want to invest in a good one that can be worn for many years, you can choose sea beads, ranging from thousands to millions of yuan.
Let's take a comparison of the upper body. ▼
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Why are seawater beads so much more expensive than freshwater beads?
First of all, things are rare and expensive. Freshwater beads can produce dozens or hundreds of pearls from a single female oyster in a few months, but a sea bead waits at least two or three years to take shape.
The long growth cycle of sea pearls coupled with manual intervention not only makes the circle as crystal clear as a strong light, and the luster can be maintained for a longer time. Freshwater beads grow in all kinds, and the gloss is also a lot worse. Whether fresh or saltwater, the larger, rounder, and more translucent pearls, the more expensive they are. ▼
This pearl necklace of mine is Akoya's Tennō in Japan, and I was struck by its pink luster from a distance. ▼
Joey, they had felt like all the chains were the same. I said that looking at the real thing is a long way off. Sure enough, they put my pearl necklace in this pile, and they felt that the other freshwater beads were instantly discolored haha. Let's have another gif for you to feel. Therefore, it is best to buy pearls and look at the real thing to choose. ▼
The luster of Australian white (Australian South Sea white pearl) is different from that of Tiannu, it is a cold white light, and the gloss of Australian white customized by my friend is also super good, like a small light bulb Ha. But this time it was not filmed. You can look at the Australian white earrings that Joey's sister customized before, and the freshwater beads next to it are contrasted, which is quite transparent. Looking at the real thing will be more obvious, the picture is still not very reflective. ▼
Domestic freshwater beads also have a lot of good quality options, such as Akoya freshwater beads, Edison pearls, hundreds or early thousands of heads can start, can be used as seawater beads. ▼
The difference between real and fake pearls is larger, and pearls with smaller diameters are more difficult to see with the naked eye. Therefore, knowledgeable friends will think that small pearls can buy artificial ones. ▼
However, many big brands are actually fake pearls, that is, to buy a brand and design sense, and we are not talking about a type today. ▼
Where to buy & what brands to buy?
There are many ways to buy pearl necklaces, but overall, they are mainly to buy ready-made brands or do customization.
To my surprise, a lot of people in the studio have necklaces that are custom-made. I was looking for a familiar jewelry seller, Joey's sister went to the jewelry city, you can pick pearls on the spot, and there are channels to find on the Internet.
The advantage of customization is that it is cost-effective, but it is also relatively troublesome. If you don't have a trusted channel or store, or want to save trouble, you can also buy ready-made ones.
Finally, let's talk about the brand:
If you just want to buy a pearl necklace of dozens of small hundreds of pieces to play with, there are many options on a treasure.
But if you invest in a good texture of expensive pearls, and you are worried about buying fake, afraid of trouble, you can directly buy some brands.
If you have a good budget, consider the two brands of TASAKI and Mikimoto. They all have high-quality pearls, and if you just want to buy simple pendants and beads, the traditional style is enough.
Most of my favorite jewelry is TASAKI. The most bought is his family's classic balancing series.
Domestic brands like HELAS and HEFANG Jewelry can also be considered.
This is a HEFANG Jewelry 2mm freshwater pearl with a reference price of 3600 yuan. ▼
There are also some brands that are more designed and have more personality to wear. The following two brands are available from 100 to 1000 yuan.
For example, the Korean brand Monday Edition▼
Korean brand TOU▼
Niche brand Orchid22▼
Rebecca's words:
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Editors: Wang Yi, 66 Coordinator: JOY
Photography: Bibi Model: 66