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Pearls of wisdom: this ain't your grandma's single-strand. Pearls are going modern, popping up on this spring's list of most-wanted pieces!


It's in the bag

Pearls and tiny beads give evening bags a delicate, refined finish. When your bag is this bejeweled be·jew·eled or be·jew·elled  
adj.
Decorated with or as if with jewels.
, limit yourself to just one other pearly piece.

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Hip hoops

White is always classic, but we also love pearls drenched in Adj. 1. drenched in - abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination; "drenched in moonlight"; "moon-drenched meadows"
drenched

covered - overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form;
 pretty spring colors. These hoops are a fresh take on a traditional earring earring, a personal adornment, sometimes an amulet, worn attached to the ear lobe. Since prehistoric times the ear has been pierced for the insertion of the earring; certain primitive tribes distort the lobe with plugs several inches in diameter or with heavy stones.  shape.

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Gold rush

Want a retro feel? Look for pieces that pair pearls with elaborate beading beading,
n the scribing of a shallow groove (less than 0.5 mm in width or depth) on a cast that outlines the major connector. It is used to transfer the design to the investment cast and ensure tissue contact of the major connector.
, like this flowery flow·er·y  
adj. flow·er·i·er, flow·er·i·est
1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of flowers: a flowery perfume.

2. Abounding in or covered with flowers.

3.
 headband. Wear it with jeans, a long tee, cropped cardigan and flats. Too cute!

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Petite pearls

Want to make a subtle statement? Look for accessories with tiny pearls and big style, like these flirty shades. See what we're talkin' about?

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So-not-tough cuff

This bracelet is packin' plenty of pearls, loads of versatility and costs less than 5 bucks. Pair it with a dress, or jeans and a tank.

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