Whenever we mention the word 'pearl', our mind starts figuring out a white or a cream colored round shaped ball. This is the standard associated with pearl. It is a round beauty accessory rarely found on earth and is nature's gift to mankind.

However, with new ideas designs creeping in the field of jewelry, with technology and interest picking up in jewelry fashion and designing, you need to get out of your traditional shells and look at the latest new trends and designs in pearl jewelry. Pearls are no more just simple white and round gorgeous items. Women are looking for more versatile designs and patterns in pearls and go after uniqueness instead of having a traditional look

Trends of Pearl Jewelry

Pearl jewelry is not limited to wearing pearl necklaces. Apart from pearl necklaces, beautiful pieces of bracelets and earrings are available. Combination of pearl earring with studded diamonds is quite in and fits on any kind of attire and complements your look.

Shapes of Pearl Jewelry:

Some of the shapes in pearl jewelry that are quite popular are:

Round and Oval shape: Round and oval shaped pearls are apt for bridal jewelry and go very well with saris as well. Simple white pearl necklaces also look cool with black cocktail gowns

Irregular Rice Shaped & Potato shaped Pearls: Rice pearls usually have crumples on their surface and come in unequal shapes. Potato pearls have uneven oblong shapes.

Dome shaped pearls or Mabe pearls: These have flat surface on either of its side.

Keshi: This is a freshwater natural pearl that is becoming quite popular due to its tiny and seed kind of a look.

Button & Coin Pearls: Button pearls are flat on one side and coin pearls are entirely flat. These look quite well with western outfits.

Popular Colors in Pearls:

Pearls are available in rainbow color range. Thus, it is now possible to mix and match the color of your pearl jewelry depending upon the color of your outfit and handbag. You get a variety of pearls such as Akoya pearls that are white in color, Tahitian pearls that are black in color.

Pearls are also available in silver color and in peacock color finishing and shimmer. Thus, when it comes to fashion jewelry, pearls are no less and you can find wide array of color and designs in pearls that can define your own fashion statement and can become perfect fashion accessory for you.