Are you one of those girls who loves her strand of pearls, but is looking for a more modern, wearable, everyday look? Although I personally think you can rock your pearl strand any place and any time, some prefer to bring them out only for special occasions. 

I must admit, I'm currently obsessed with a particular type of pearl. A pearl like no other. I'm referring to the South Sea pearl.

What is the value of pearls? I asked myself that very question recently. I was handed down a lovely white pearl necklace, which at one time belonged to my beloved grandmother. Now that it's mine, the last thing I want to do is sell it. But the question of what the value of real pearls is beckons to me.

Red is a power color. It demands notice. Shy girls rarely, if ever, wear red. 

At some point or another, we're all looking to find that one special gift. It could be for our grandmother, daughter, or mother. In other words, a really significant woman or girl in our life.

A necklace with a cross is an extremely personal piece of jewelry. I own just one. I bought it shortly after my maternal grandmother passed away. Now for me, the cross wasn't necessarily representative of any religion. I've pretty much been an agnostic my entire life, not really being exposed enough to religion to form an opinion one way or the other.

A lariat pearl necklace is probably much more versatile than you might first imagine. Also known as a "Y necklace", pearl lariats come in a lot of different designs. Because of this, you can either find a really dressed up version of a pearl lariat necklace, made with a substantial amount of pearls, or a much simpler style which incorporates more metal.

Have you ever seen keshi pearls up close and in person? They are some of the most exotic and interesting looking pearls that you'll ever see. Also referred to as poppy seed pearls or seed pearls, each keshi pearl has its own unique shape and color. 

I'm a romantic at heart. I love feminine, sentimental pieces of jewelry. This especially became evident when I was selecting my wedding jewelry. I needed to find something which really spoke to me.