Monday, December 6, 2010

SHOP WISELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - Why Cultured Pearls Are a Good Idea

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it is time to start working on that important gift list.  Is there a special someone on that list that deserves a beautiful piece of jewelry this year?  Don’t let the negative news reports about the economy and the skyrocketing price of gold take the fun out of your holiday shopping. Just think a little differently. Step outside of your regular box. Think classic, think traditional, think beautiful, think “most prized possession”. When I put of all of these things together, only one answer comes to mind - cultured pearls.  Now that you have the answer, there is a whole world of pearl jewelry options available to make this holiday gift giving season, your most memorable yet, and one she will never forget.

"The classic cultured pearl necklace is a symbol of class and elegance”, say Bri Murphy, Managing Director for pearlstop.com., “but today there is just so much more to pearl jewelry than the traditional Japanese akoya cultured pearl necklace.   Tahitian pearl pendants, freshwater pearl earrings and cultured pearl and diamond “tennis” bracelets which we call "golf" bracelets, have become an indispensable part of every woman’s fashionable pearl jewelry accessories.”  Because of their versatility and classic elegance, cultured pearl jewelry is great for all occasions and different gatherings and even for use in a corporate business setting.  Cultured pearls and cultured pearl jewelry are timeless and you can never go wrong with wearing one because they will not go out of style.

With the rising price of gold, many jewelry items have priced themselves right off the holiday shopping list of many, but that doesn’t have to be the case.  Take for example the Sterling Silver Tahitian Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings from pearlstop.com.  “We have taken one of our most popular 14K white gold earring styles and made them in sterling silver with rhodium plating.  This way, you get the very same elegant look with beautiful Tahitian cultured pearls for a fraction of the price.  Pearls are one of the most coveted of gems.  We want to make sure pearl jewelry is both available and affordable to those who want to purchase it”, say a spokesperson for the company.  This year people are being especially cautious, but don’t let it ruin the thrill of a special holiday purchase. There is no need to take jewelry off you shopping list; just approach it from a different point of view.  Cultured pearls are a very stable investment.  You know exactly what you are getting for the money you are spending without the worry that fluctuating numbers on a teletype machine somewhere out will make your gift any less important.

Focus on why you are purchasing that special gift in the first place.  Remember pearls are the classic traditional gift that every woman cherishes.  Woman tend to cherish their pearls so deeply that they think often of the day they will pass them on to a beloved daughter or  special niece, but it is pretty much guaranteed she won’t be around for the teary eyed smiles on their face when they receive them.  No one wants to share their most prized possession until they know for certain they won’t be wearing them any longer.  Give a gift that will never lose its value;   a token of one’s love, as a treasured memory or a sentimental family tradition.  Cultured pearls are worth their weight in gold.

For more information visit pearlstop.com or contact Bri Murphy at vip@pearlstop.com