Are Pearls the Next Big Jewelry Statement? Judge for Yourself

One pearl lover recently wrote us asking, "Are pearls the next big jewelry statement?" Our answer was a resounding, "Yes!! They most definitely are!"

Pearls were a fashion mainstay back in the day. Most of us have seen our grandmother’s or mother's wonderful pearl accessories, which we couldn't help but admire. However, the pearl jewelry, clothing and fashion accessories of today are much trendier than ever before!

Pearls... The Comeback

Pearls are making a comeback in today's world of fashion. Isn't that exciting? The high-end fashion house, Kate Spade New York, was one of the first design moguls to announce to the world that pearls would be a major rave in 2017. They went on to release an entire line of stylish and chic pearl necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, shoes and sandals.

Famous fashion designer Coco Chanel also has a passion for pearl jewelry. Today, you’ll find the gems incorporated into exquisite pieces and jewelry collections by Chanel. The French fashion house now features cultured pearl jewelry as well as sandals, shoes and bags

Even Millennial celebrities have jumped on the trending bandwagon. Rihanna’s Chanel pearl sunglasses made a long-lasting impression on the fashion world. They quickly became one of the hottest DIY items on the Internet in recent years.

Eco-Friendly Cultured Pearls

The world is becoming more conscious of the way we treat the environment. We truly care about our oceans being polluted and causing harm to sea life. Because pearls are the only gemstones created by living creatures, more eco-friendly measures have been discovered to minimize harm to the aquatic environment. Hence, the birth of cultured pearls.

Cultured pearls are born and raised on pearl farms, using techniques that are safe to both the oysters and the environment. This makes the gems very appealing to environmentally conscious, trendy fashionistas.

Pearl Designers Are Pushing the Gems as the Next Big Jewelry Statement

Pearls have been making major appearances on the runway this past year. From fall and winter collections to spring and summer pieces, these precious gemstones have continued to be major showstoppers.

Designers like Chanel and Christian Dior have embraced this lustrous jewel and are going out of their ways to breathe new life into it. These are just some of the pearl accessories fashionistas are transforming into the next big jewelry statement pieces:

• Multi-layered pearl necklaces
• Front-to-back pearl earrings
• Pearl ear jackets
• Pearl ear crawlers
• Stackable pearl rings

Such fashionable and stylish pearl accessories will go a long way in showing that these phenomenal gems are not "dated," but are still in-style and are fashionista must-haves.

Pearls... Kim Kardashian Tries Out the Jackie O Look

Mid-2017, Kim Kardashian “channeled” Jackie Kennedy-Onassis during a photo shoot of her and her daughter North West. Of course, something like this was bound to happen. Jackie surely did hike the demand for traditional pearl wear. But, how did Kim K pull it off?

Contrary to the Kim we all know, she was dressed very conservative and looked quite elegant. The pearl accessories were a great highlight to her and North’s looks. The main question, however… “Would Jackie Kennedy like it?”

Kim K Goes 60s in Pearls

Kim Kardashian was dressed in traditional 60’s style fashion, while mimicking the style of Former First Lady Jackie O. In one photo, Kim donned a stunning white dress paired with elegant elbow-length gloves. She even slayed Jackie's famous bob-styled hairdo!

Her 4-year old daughter, North West, stands behind her. The gorgeous daughter of Hip Hop star, Kanye West, is wearing a black dress with two adorable buns in her hair. In another picture, Kim is wearing the iconic shades Jackie is known for sporting.

And, apparently, the entire family adores pearls. In 2016, Kanye West wooed fashion crowds with his pearl jacket during the Paris Fashion Week Balmain’s show. Kanye’s bomber jacket was covered in pearls. It looked amazing! Just weeks earlier, he’d introduced a similar pearl bomber jacket for a performance on Saturday Night Live. That piece was astounding!

The People’s Reaction to "Kim O" in Pearls

Most people were not happy with Kim Kardashian, saying she had no right to "channel JackieO." They felt that by her dressing up like Jackie Kennedy, she was tainting her memory. Nevertheless, other people thought that she and her daughter were totally rocking the look. And, they both looked great in their huge pearl earrings.

Tips for Pearl Newbies

To all pearl newbies... now is a good time to start your pearl collection. If you're looking for a simple jump start, you could start off with pair of stud pearl earrings. They are great starting point because they can go with any outfit and are stylish for any occasion.

Now is also a good time to purchase and showcase these gems because of the demand they have had in the past years. 2016 was a record year for pearl sales. For some pearl jewelry lines, accessories are selling faster than they can be stocked.

And, the demand for these stones continues to skyrocketas the year-end nears. This is great news to pearl lovers hoping to make the gems become trendy again.

So, be ready to jump into the new pearl trend in 2018. These gorgeous gems are going nowhere anytime soon!