When I opened the package this morning (I waited for my husband to be with me to open it) I was a little bit upset that they had squeezed a necklace from the "fine jewelry collection" (and one with 4 strands of pearls!) into a regular small jewelry box. When I took it out of the box the silk threads were all twisted, giving the pearls almost a clustered look (if they don't fall in shape again I will call CS and have another one sent to me). I was also a little bit surprised that the 4 strands are strung askew like in the twisted hammock one so that they overlap a little bit, as you can see here:
It doesn't mean that I don't like it, just that I wasn't expecting it to be this way
because the website description doesn't say anything about this. On the other side the pearls are bigger than expected, especially the 10-mm ones on the shorter strand, even if a few of them show some imperfections. The closure is in sterling silver and has a spring clasp (and it's very well made):
To showcase the necklace I wore a short-sleeved turtleneck tee over my short pajamas that I had rolled-down (that explains the weird bulk around my waist in the pics). I wanted a new pearl necklace to wear over turtlenecks in the winter (and also the occasional evening dress of course) as the other one that I own (and you will see in the OOTD pics) is too small. This is the necklace after I spent few minutes to push the overlap behind, closest to the closure:
But its natural movement is more like this, with the strands overlapping:
I do like the necklace and it's worth the splurge as a birthday gift, but all in all I think that you can achieve the same effect with the twisted hammock one (which is a little bit heavier).
After trying on pearls all the morning, I couldn't go out without wearing pearls today. The weather has cooled down a bit (at least it had this morning) so I wore jeans and yet another striped tee. I usually associate red and white stripes with pirates but this one by H&M was very refreshing after all those navy and grey-ish stripes this year (I bought it some time ago already for $9). I like how the pearl strand offests the pirate potantial of this look:
As I have learned this year, pearls are definitively a girl's best friend (especially when the girl is 40 something), they can turn any outfit into a classy one. Another example of a similar outfit with pearls that I wore last week (with a Gap top and JCrew white scout chinos):
What do you think of the lady four strand necklace? Have I converted you to pearls? Do you have a pearl necklace that you wear over and over?
I have several strands of pearls that I wear over and over and I love them. I think they can be a classic addition to any outfit.
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is sooo pretty and goes well with everything. It's such a classic and timeless piece. From a pretty dress to a stripey tee, pearls always work!
ReplyDeleteThe pearl necklace is very pretty on you - great choice! It's timeless, and I like the way it falls naturally as it doesn't look too done. Hope you made it to a store today . . . with the extra 30% off, you can get the Crystal Patch Necklace too (for $41)!
ReplyDeleteEma,
ReplyDeleteI was horrified when mine came, it was all scrunched up in a tiny box - ridiculous! I also had to email them because I thought it was faulty because it wouldn't sit straight but now I like that's it's a bit askew.
Hi Ema:
ReplyDeleteRight before the 20% off I ordered the lady four strand, and the ribbon tied long pearl. Just got them on thurs. The lady four strand came exactly as you said...all scrunched up in the box, and when I took it out it looked as if all the pearls were strung so tight that the strands were twisting, and it didn't lay right on me.
On the other hand, the ribbon tied long pearl necklace is beautiful. The size of the pearls are just perfect and look expensive, the length of the necklace can be adjusted by making the ribbons bow larger, and they look great with a tee & jeans as well as a dress.
hi ema,the pearls look great on you.
ReplyDeletethey fit your style.
i have not worn pearls that much,but seeing you makes me want the neclace too.
I love it. I have the double strand pearls but I think the four strand is just beautiful. I wear mine absolutely all of that time.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I really like the clasp on yours, the sterling silver is a nice touch.
I like your outfits too!
Love the last look, with the Gap striped shirt and pearls--classic look! I have a double strand of long pearls that i picked up at Nordstrom Rack---love them. Wear them doubled (they actually make four strands) and love them with my double v dress in navy:)
ReplyDeleteLove all the striped tops - so great with the pearls!!
ReplyDeleteI think the offset pearls make the necklace look more modern (just my opinion), but I understand your point about how similar it is to the twisted hammock. But it's so great with the turtleneck.
You look esp great in the red striped top. Belated Happy Birthday. :-)
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