You are never fully dressed without…. PEARLS! Well, as the expression goes, a smile, but I think you are never fully dressed without pearls. I do not mean to say you must have the matching bracelet and earrings at all times but they are few things classier and more classic that a simple pair of pearl studs.
In high school two acquaintances were talking and when one girl attempted to describe me she mentioned where I attended high school, the town I lived in, and my physical appearance. When the second girl did not know who I was the first mentioned that I always wear pearl studs and suddenly the second girl knew who I was. Too funny. And I guess there are many worse things to be known for!
I actually collected ten photos of me wearing pull earrings from various photos around Facebook and made a college. But you know what? When you are wearing small pearl studs you have to zoom a photo a TON to even really see them and the collage ended up looking like nine really close photos of me and the earrings were still not apparent so instead I will share a pearl of wisdom with you my grandmother taught me years ago:
To tell if a pearl is real lightly rub it against the biting edge of your upper front teeth. Real pearls feel slightly gritty, while most fake pearls feel smooth. It may seem weird but it really does work! However, I would refrain from doing it in public – I once saw a lady asked to leave a vintage store because she was “testing” the pears with her teeth!
Did you know this trick?
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Janna says
That is a good trick! I can tell just by holding them and comparing weight, blemishes, and color, but that’s probably because I worked at a jeweler once.
Janna says
That is a good trick! I can tell just by holding them and comparing weight, blemishes, and color, but that’s probably because I worked at a jeweler once.
TheTinyHeart says
Haha, that is so funny to think of people trying this out in stores! I have heard of the trick but can’t say I’ve tried it 🙂
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boardwalksandboulevards says
Too funny! And I love that you are known for wearing pearls…you can’t beat a classic look!
– Kaitlyn
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a pair of pearl studs / and necklace is truly essential in any girls wardrobe. lvoe love! xO!
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Garazi Ibarrolaza says
Yes i knew it 😉 Great post!!
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Cassandra Too says
I never knew this trick. This is cool to know.
Pearl always look so classy.
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sanaya pandit says
Pearls are a classic!
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Just Another Shopaholic says
I do love pearls, they are a must ac
Helene in Between says
i have heard of this trick but never actually tried it before!!
Yulie Kendra Gülzow says
great photo & post 😀
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RedTagChicLosAngeles says
Oh yes that’s how I test the real from the faux ones ….. pearls are also my thing!!!
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mariana vp says
I agree! I love pearls and they go perfect with everything!
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Danielle Villano says
Ah, my favorite! I recently lost one of my pearl studs – so, so sad! I need to replace them because I miss that little bit of glamour in my daily life!
And cool, I never knew how to tell if they were fake or not!
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Jillian Torre says
I couldn’t agree more!
Sam says
I fully agree, love pearl studded earrings and a necklace as well, always looks feminine and classy. Have a wonderful weekend doll!
Ashley says
I know this trick and have done it a few times! I love wearing my pearl studs!!
Xo,
Sincerely Miss Ash
Stella says
Pearl studs are so classy and yet so modern!
haha I knew about the teeth testing, it’s funny.
Thank you so much for your nice comment on my blog!
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Noor says
Well , I must confess I didn’t know it . I love pearls and could possibly take any necklace made up with pearls .