Pearls were prized as adornments and were traded as a precious commodity long before gold and diamonds were ever discovered. They were also believed to contain magical properties promoting wealth, health, and even long life. It was in ancient Greece and in the Roman Empire that its association with love and marriage started. Since then pearls were believed to promote eternal marital bliss for as long as the bride wears them.

Nowadays, pearls continue to exude fashion and style. And, because it naturally manifests elegance and simplicity, more and more women continue to feel attracted to these precious gems. Modern-day wedding experts agree that the bride's wedding jewelry should be a genuine reflection of her inner and outer beauty, and nothing comes close to pearls in serving this function. Today, as it was in history, pearls continue to symbolize love, purity, devotion, and eternal bliss. It is, therefore, no wonder that wedding consultants report that pearl jewelry is the most preferred bridal jewelry of today's wedding with more and more couples believing it to best represent the essence of the bride, the wedding, and the couple's life together.

To get the best set of bridal pearl jewelry, here are some tips that wedding planning experts advice couples to consider:

Choose a pearl color that goes with the bridal gown. While cream, white, and (just recently) black are by far the most popular shades of pearl, they come in a surprising range of colors like rose, pink, green, blue, champagne, and sometimes even in purple.

Find the perfect pearl size, shape, and length that match the bride's physique. Know that as the pearl's size increases, so does its costs, but the shape and quality of its nacre layers define its quality more than its size. Also, the more perfectly round a pearl is, the more expensive it becomes.

Select the pearl set style that complements the bride's wedding gown and other accessories. Choose a full pearl set (necklace, bracelet, and earrings) that will go perfectly with the wedding dress style (low neckline, haltered, long-sleeves with sexy back, etc.).

Getting a pearl set for your bridal jewelry brings about more advantages than you think. One great quality about pearls is that they never run out of fashion or style. Unlike typical trendy bridal jewelry, that is only suitable to wear for a particular season or theme, pearls are versatile. They will have you looking fashionable at your parents? wedding anniversary bash, your best friend's birthday party, or even at your daughter's graduation blowout.

Caring for pearls does not demand much either. Knowing that they are more fragile and delicate compared to other natural gemstones should explain why they need gentle handling. Because pearls are sensitive, keep them away from harsh chemicals such as lotion, perfume, and even hairspray. Before putting them away, make sure that they are clean and dry. And to avoid having their surfaces scratched, store them separately from other jewelries, preferably in their original containers or in soft cloth pouches. Make your wedding day the day it's supposed to be - the best and most memorable day of your life - with the right choice of bridal jewelry, a simple yet elegant pearl jewelry set.