| Pearl clip-on earrings are a great gift for any | | | | beauty. Anyone who has ever looked at a pearl |
| occasion to a woman of any age and | | | | knows that it shines with its own unique light that |
| circumstance. They are a classic, tasteful | | | | cannot be found in other types of gems. |
| complement to any outfit and a valuable addition | | | | Pearls are also the only gemstones created by a |
| to any jewelry collection. Pearl earrings are a | | | | living organism and for that reason alone, pearls |
| popular choice because they are not flashy and | | | | are considered unique since no two are exactly |
| yet they draw attention to the wearer in positive | | | | alike, no matter how similar they may look. They |
| ways. | | | | are graded depending on their size, shape, color |
| To help you choose your pearl clip-on earrings, | | | | and condition and there is a standard system for |
| here are some info and tips to guide you: | | | | this, although not every pearl supplier or jeweler |
| Choosing clip-on earrings | | | | uses this system. |
| Clip-on earrings were an invention of the | | | | Pearls come in a variety of colors from silver, |
| twentieth century. Before this, ear lobes were | | | | white and cream to green, blue, gold and black, |
| pierced to hold earrings and accessories. When | | | | depending on the kind of oyster who produced |
| they were first used, clip-ons were tight and | | | | the pearl and on the conditions of the water |
| painful and anyone wearing them ended up with | | | | during its formation. There are also pearls which |
| throbbing, reddened earlobes. Current designs are | | | | are dyed or irradiated, which alters their original |
| much more comfortable and fit so well that most | | | | color. |
| women actually forget they have them on. | | | | The value of the pearl depends on several things: |
| Contrary to some people's belief, clip-on earrings | | | | nacre thickness, luster, size, color, shape, texture |
| do not fall or slip off from the earlobe. They can | | | | and surface cleanliness. A combination of these |
| hold on quite comfortably and are actually | | | | factors affect the price of the pearl. Whichever |
| well-designed for just this purpose. Two of the | | | | pair of pearl earrings you choose will really depend |
| best metals to use as clip-ons because of their | | | | more on personal choice. |
| durability are gold and silver. | | | | Caring for your clip-on pearl earrings. |
| Why clip-ons? Simple: no ear piercings. | | | | Pearls are organic and are softer than gemstones. |
| With body piercings so common these days, | | | | If you are not careful, they could crack or get |
| you're probably wondering why some people | | | | scratched. They are also absorbent and can be |
| actually have no piercing in their ears, of all places. | | | | affected by perspiration, body oils and perfume, |
| Well, some people just cannot abide with this | | | | which can dull their appearance. The best way to |
| very minor procedure. One of the more famous | | | | avoid this is to apply cosmetics first before |
| people who have a difficulty with this is tv host | | | | putting on your pearl earrings and when you |
| Oprah Winfrey. So it's not really uncommon to | | | | already have them on, avoid using hair spray |
| find people who do not have pierced ears. | | | | because it will get to them. |
| Convenience | | | | After you take off your pearls, wipe them with a |
| Clip-on earrings are easy to put on and take off. | | | | soft cloth that is slightly damp. If you use them |
| No need to struggle with clasps or worry about | | | | regularly, it's a good idea to wash them in mild |
| lost or missing closings. They are also a great | | | | soapy water to remove dirt, oils and build-up. |
| alternative for people who are uncomfortable | | | | To protect them from scratches, you might want |
| wearing pierced earrings. Some people also have | | | | to store them in a separate container or wrap |
| more trouble with ear piercings. Clip-on earrings | | | | them in a soft cloth to avoid getting them |
| allow them to accessorize without actually getting | | | | scratched by your other harder jewelry. You |
| their ear piercings in direct contact with any | | | | might also want to keep them in a lined jewelry |
| metal, so clip-ons are a good choice for them. | | | | box. If you take care of your pearls, they will |
| Choosing pearl earrings | | | | maintain their beauty and luminous quality for |
| Pearls have been highly prized for centuries not | | | | years to come. |
| only for their rarity but also for their luminous | | | | |