Any recommendations for a freshwater pearl necklace and earrings or bracelet?

[changednam]

My darling dad has offered to buy me jewellery for my birthday, and I'd love to invest in a pearl necklace and perhaps a bracelet or earrings with a budget of around £100 or slightly over.

Any recommendations ladies? I like the look of mixed colour ones, perhaps with cranberry pearls - but would I be better going for a classic pearl-coloured set perhaps?

I'm late 40s, but work in a young environment and try to stay fashionable.

I'll probably buy online.

Tia

[changednam]

Just doing some browsing - what do you think of this?

Or would a classic white or pink colour be a better long-term bet?

[Penthesileia]

I like purple freshwater pearls like those in the link, though am not that fond of crystal.

I think white pearls can look a bit old lady-ish, unless you dress is quite a 50s/Madmen kind of way, in which case they would look edgy.

Do you have to buy online? I always like to see jewellery and feel it in my hands before buying.

[changednam]

Thanks - no I don't have to buy online, and in fact after an hour or so of browsing online I've decided to go proper shopping try some on.

I did wonder if white ones would look a bit dated - probably fine on 16-y-o dd but not so great on me maybe.

[Jewelsandgems]

I have a very very long string of white ones, that I wear looped twice to create two long lengths of beads - looks very Chanel, and fabulous for black tie (I sometimes wear them just long with tea dresses, and this looks really vintage)

[lou33]

this place is really good

there is a store local to me, i have a couple of their bracelets

[shhhh]

ohhh lou, that link has some lovely stuff....

Love the organza ones, pearl braclets and beads...

How do you ensure they look young iykwim...I so love the look of the necklaces on people yet always feel I look old iykwim..

[lou33]

it is a lovely store

i have a friend who works in the godalming one part time

none of their stuff is "old" iyswim, all ages buy their stuff

in fact dd1 who is 17 has some of their pearls and so do i, and i have bought them for loads of people in different age groups

[shhhh]

ah right. Im qite tempted with some of the stuff...(can we bag any discount btw )...

[lou33]

lol

i can only get a discount if i go in when she is there and pay cash, as she puts it through as her own staff discount

[lou33]

it is lovely stuff and well made too btw

[shhhh]

Oh well..worth a try .

What is this one like (if you know...) is it quite a short one iykwim..Not choaker type but a bit lower..?
also..is the colour pinkish do you know.?

here..and these...are they ok to be wrapped around wrist several times to make a bracelet..do they look nice and pretty..?

[lou33]

i'm not sure about the first link, i think it is looser than a choker, but dont take my word for it! The organza ones are long and can go round the wrist or the neck, they look lovely either way, i have bought them for a few people and i have friends who wear them. You should call one of the stores they are v friendly

[shhhh]

Thanks again lou. They both sound ideal tbh. I'm not after a choker style and wanted it looser...the ones with organza look lovely as well...Hmmm..off to find my bank card..

[lou33]

let me know what you decide to do

[Louloumum]

um, you could try this online boutique. I've bought lots from it for me and for presents and always been really impressed

funky jewellery