Pearl Necklaces

Unique in their ability to carry an outfit from day to night, a sophisticated necklace made from pearls is an elegant staple for any fine jewelry collection. For minimalist allure, a tincup style pairs perfectly with other silver or gold-toned pieces, while colored necklaces allow for making a beautifully bold statement.

Pearl Necklaces – From Origins to Your Jewelry Box

At The Pearl Source, you will find the widest selection of pearl necklaces in classic and modern designs. Our pearl strands feature premium Freshwater, Akoya, Hanadama, Tahitian and South Sea genuine pearls at the best prices online.

The Origins of Cultured Pearls

These days, almost all of the real pearls on the market are cultured. A cultured pearl is created by inserting a piece of mantle tissue inside a mollusk. In response, the oyster or mussel deposit layers of nacre around its nucleus, creating the pearl.

Some cultured pearls take six months to develop, while larger gems of the seas take several years. Saltwater pearls regularly produce 1 or 2 pearls per nucleation, although some species can produce up to 5 pearls.

The Making of a Pearl Necklace

After harvesting, the pearls are matched based on their type, color, size, shape and luster. Most pearls are drilled with a standard 0.8 millimeter starter hole. Our pearl experts use silk thread (or, occasionally, nylon thread) to string the pearls, as these provide the strength needed for fine gems.

Small knots are inserted in between each pearl. The knots have a double role: to prevent damage from constant rubbing between gems and to prevent pearl loss in case the strand breaks. Each pearl necklace is secured with a safety clasp in precious settings such as white, yellow, rose gold and sterling silver, which can be customized according to your preferences.

Our Range of Pearl Necklaces

Our pearls vary in size from 5mm to 15mm, with South Sea and Tahitian pearls being the largest types. Pearl necklaces come in two distinct designs: featuring pearls of the same size all around or larger pearls in the front and slightly smaller ones in the back. As for pearl shapes, you can find classic round pearls as well as baroque off-round shapes.

The colors of our pearl necklaces range from classic whites in ivory or rose overtones to pink and peach pearls, golden and black Tahitian gems (including silver, peacock, green and dark grey shades)

Our pearl necklace range includes: classic pearl strands, single or multiple pearl pendants and single pearl necklaces, as well as leather pearl necklaces and tincup pearl necklaces.

Pearl Necklace Lengths

For classic pearl strands, our designs come in a variety of lengths, including:

Choker length, measuring 16 inches
Princess length, measuring 17-18 inches
Matinee length, measuring 20-24 inches
Opera length, measuring 36-37 inches
Rope length, measuring 51 inches

At The Pearl Source, you have the option to customize your jewelry piece by selecting your preferred length, pearl overtone and quality, as well as clasp closure.