The classic and exquisite beauty of a strand of pearls has mesmerized and hypnotized wealthy noblemen, emperors and brides for centuries. During the ancient Chinese dynasties, pearls were often used as an offering for the emperor or empress, and in medieval Europe, pearl jewelry became a frequently sought-after fashion item among royalty and the wealthy elite. These lovely jewels were known to symbolize beauty, purity and peace for women, while for emperors these were seen as symbols of wealth, majesty and dominance. For weddings, a pearl wedding jewelry could mean all of these, especially for the lucky bride.

Most women today still have the belief that wearing pearl wedding jewelry brings not just luck, but eternal bliss to one's wedded life. Well, it could be true, because pearls are truly known to be lovely and opulent, yet really classic pieces of wedding jewelry. Modern pearl jewelry has evolved to become a truly functional one, although these do not necessarily represent wealth, power and dominance like they used to do. These though have a more important romantic element. Pearls are vital tools for creating a romantic and distinct look for brides on their wedding day. These can now also be combined with floral patterns, or with elements like platinum and stones such as diamond. For would-be brides, a wedding outfit will surely become more visually refined when complemented with pearl jewelry.

According to jewelry experts, there are basically four pearl variants. These are Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls, South Sea pearls and freshwater pearls. The South Sea, Tahitian and Akoya pearls commonly grow in the ocean, and are sought-after items because of their shiny luster and rarity. For those who are shopping around for the appropriate pearl wedding jewelry,always ensure that you buy only top-quality and truly beautiful pearls, by getting these only from reputable jewelry dealers, and have them double-checked for quality and craftsmanship as well.

In choosing the right pearl jewelry for your wedding day, do a matching test, which will help in discerning which pearl variety ranks better than the other, since most pearls look similar. Prepare your budget in advance as well, because buying good-quality pearls is truly one costly exercise. The choice of pearl jewelry color may be a personal choice, however, you may also want to consider buying a pearl necklace that perfectly blends or complements with your white wedding outfit, hairstyle or skin tone. For jewelry sizing, pearls which are sized 7 mm or larger may be more costly. However, jewelry experts say that most women buy the largest pearls that they can afford. For the shape of the pearl, jewelry experts say that round pearls are generally more desirable and valued by most buyers. Once you have already decided the color, size and type of pearls, it would be great to continue hopping around one shop to the other, because you might just find a similar pattern that will be less costly than the ones you've already seen or chosen.

Today, there are also different pearl wedding jewelry patterns available. There are pearl jewelry designs that have flower patterns, with the pearls usually set in the middle of a petal or group of petals. There are also pearl jewelry patterns that match well with elements like platinum. As platinum is known to have a clean natural and shiny gloss, these could be used to complement pearls. For example, in bracelet or necklace, five or six white pearls may be arranged or set separately on a shiny platinum chain. Pearls are also known to blend well with diamonds. A combination of Tahiti black pearls and white diamonds helps to successfully show off the brilliant glow of the diamond and the pearl's elegance.