Become a Pearl Expert
The Ultimate Guide
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
The hottest pearl necklaces of the year can be found here! From the demure 36-Inch Operas to long and lovely 100-Inch Ropes and every length in between, our selection of long pearl necklaces has something for everyone. Knot them, double them up, wear them glamorous and daring down a bare back, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
A Pearl Rope Necklace is never an ordinary choice. These stunning strands measure a minimum of 52-Inches and only get longer from there – in our opinion, the more pearls the better! Our Pearl Rope Collections offer durable and beautiful Freshwater pearls and mirror-bright, lustrous Japanese Akoya pearls, but due to our unrivaled Vault inventory, we can custom-design a Pearl Rope in nearly any pearl type. Visit the #1 Google ranked article Freshwater vs. Akoya: The Insider’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pearls, so you can pick your perfect pearls with ease and confidence. Another helpful resource to visit before purchasing your pearls is our Expert’s Guide to Pearl Necklace Lengths which includes tons of photos dedicated to Styling Your Pearl Rope Necklace so you can see all the options these stunning strands offer. We create every pearl necklace to order using only the finest cultured pearls, silk and 14K Gold Clasps, and each strand is individually double-knotted by our In House stringer here at our Los Angeles, California production offices. Our enduring commitment to quality craftsmanship and lifetime care mean that your new Pearl Necklace can be worn with confidence and treasured for a lifetime.
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
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