Absolutely. All of the pearl jewelry offered at Pure Pearls is handcrafted using real cultured pearls of all major pearl types: Akoya, Freshwater, Tahitian and South Sea pearls. 

• Pearl necklaces under $1,000 are typically going to be Freshwater and smaller Akoya pearl types
• We source all of our pearls direct from the pearl farms and auctions overseas, saving additional costs by avoiding middlemen markups
• Choose between .925 Sterling Silver or 14K Gold clasps to finish your pearl necklace

We recommend sticking with Freshwater pearls as offering the best value for a high-quality pearl necklace priced under $1,000. Choose from a wide variety of sizes, lengths, pearl quality and colors such as white, pink, peach and lavender. 

• With their lower price points, Freshwater pearls allow for a wider range of size and layout choices than any other pearl type
• Smaller Akoya pearl necklaces will allow you to get that "Mikimoto" look while still staying within budget. We recommend staying under 6.5mm in size
• Talk to our pearl experts in order to find the right balance between size, quality and price to find the perfect pearl necklace for your needs

There will be some tradeoffs when staying with a budget of under $1,000 for your pearl necklace. You'll see some off-round to slightly off-round pearl shapes in the case of Freshwater pearls, softer luster and between 5-10% more blemishing on the pearls' surfaces. That said, most of these differences are not noticeable for the casual observer and even the wearer would have a hard time seeing the difference unless higher quality pearls were directly in front of them for comparison purposes.

• Akoya pearls will be smaller in size and have slightly more surface imperfections
• Freshwater pearls will have a larger range of size, but more variation in shape
• Aim for the highest levels of luster you can get for your budget with either pearl type for maximum impact and value

They definitely can be - there are plenty of options to choose from in both pearl types, but Freshwater pearls are where you're going to find the best value and the most variety of pearl necklaces to choose from. 

• Freshwater pearls offer versatility in colors, size range, layouts and surface quality
• Akoya pearls deliver a more traditional, refined look, but you will be under size constraints of 6.5mm and under
• The best option for you depends on your style preferences and what you find most valuable in a pearl necklace

Definitely. Despite the budgetary constraints, you can still get an absolutely beautiful, lustrous and high-quality pearl necklace that will wow your intended and make them feel special. Genuine cultured pearls shine with an organic glow and shimmer with subtle iridescence that is unmatched by costume jewelry, so no matter which pearl type or pearl size you choose, you are guaranteed to make an impression.

• Pearl necklaces shine with unique luster and subtle iridescence that only genuine pearls can display
• Necklaces under $1,000 still have a wide range of styles, sizes, and price points to choose from
• Genuine cultured pearls will always make a big impression as a gift, similar to gifting diamonds or other precious and semi-precious gemstones - they are sentimental, beautiful and obviously real jewelry