Amazing Pearls!
I was incredibly impressed with these pearls as soon as I took them out of the box.  I’m a huge fan of baroque pearls because although they capture the same soft and ethereal qualities of round pearls, there’s just something about them that is more informal, friendlier, natural, authentic, and accessible.  Baroque pearls acknowledge that everyone is different and beautiful and worthy of love even if they are not perfect. Now, these pearls are not of consistent quality throughout the necklace.  Some of them are extraordinarily luminous while others clearly have some spots where the shell base for the nacre is showing through. Again, this can be seen as a celebration of diversity. All together it is a beautiful necklace and I’m ever so pleased to have it in my jewelry wardrobe.<br /><br />Unlike necklaces with smaller baroque pearls, however, this one is living large. the metallic components are bright and shiny with rich 18kt gold color. The size of the pearls is utterly luxurious.  Once when I was at the opera, one of the donors who made the performance possible was called onstage and she was a wearing a necklace just like this one.  These pearls are a relaxed yet elegant alternative to the stereotypical gumball pearls worn by Southern ladies of a particular socioeconomic status.  They are just beautiful and I recommend them highly.
Rating: 5 stars