Pretty in "Pearls".National Survey Spotlights Popularity of Pearls on Everyone's Holiday Wish List NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- It's that time of year again, time to start thinking about family gatherings, holiday parties, andC*shopping. As quickly as you can say "ho ho ho," the holiday season is upon us, and that means a serious countdown for how many shopping days we have left. A new survey conducted by leading jewelry provider AmericanPearl.com supports a notable fashion trend in the revival of pearls. They're draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. around the necks of models, celebrities, socialites, mothers, daughters and brides. It appears that pearls are definitely everywhere, making a huge fashion comeback. Once considered the most traditional piece with the more regal and established women of "society," pearl jewelry has now become a staple among teenage girls, younger children, and even babies. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the newly released survey, men are also beginning to sport pearls, specifically Black Tahitian South Sea pearl cufflinks typically worn at weddings and black-tie events for the first time in memory. In the survey, 71 percent of adults agreed: "Anyone can wear pearls!" This news is just in time for gift giving as shoppers are seeking that one unique item for a special someone that is so hard to shop for. And not just the traditional single strand of white pearls (picture Audrey Hepburn wearing the black column dress while draped in pearls featured in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's), designers have created non-traditional pearl jewelry to meet the demand. For example, everything from White Australian South Sea and Black Tahitian South Sea to Japanese Akoya Cultured, Freshwater and Keshi as well as multicolored pearls, which are all widely available. Even engagement rings with prominent pearl settings are a popular choice among trendsetting brides-to-be. AmericanPearl.com, aided by online survey company Zoomerang, found that over 55 percent of those surveyed felt pearls were an "appropriate gift for weddings, engagements and anniversaries," while 44 percent concluded that pearls would be the perfect "gift for any occasion." The survey was conducted via online questionnaires With the increasing use of the Internet, online questionnaires have become a popular way of collecting information. The design of an online questionnaire often has an affect how the quality of data gathered. to nearly one hundred respondents. "We conducted this survey to gain a comprehensive understanding of not only what pearl jewelry enthusiasts wanted but the overall jewelry consumer too! We wanted to see what they looked for in making purchases for themselves and that special someone, "explained Eddie Bakhash, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AmericanPearl.com. "Pearls are unique and unlike any other gem - they are part of American culture and history." So start taking the decorations out of the attic and defrost de·frost v. de·frost·ed, de·frost·ing, de·frosts v.tr. 1. To remove ice or frost from: defrosted the windshield. 2. To cause to thaw. v. the turkey. As the holidays are fast approaching and the remaining shopping days continue to dwindle down Verb 1. dwindle down - become smaller or lose substance; "Her savings dwindled down" dwindle, dwindle away decrease, diminish, lessen, fall - decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin , consumers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. that perfect gift may be turning towards a classic piece that continues to be in style - pearls. About American Pearl American Pearl is a rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1997, the group signed to Wind-Up Records in 1999 and released their debut CD, produced by Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols and Mudrock, in late 2000. & AmericanPearl.com Servicing North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. with millions in sales to date, American Pearl emerged in 1950 when founder Charlie Bakhash set up a tiny storefront on 47th Street in the heart of midtown mid·town n. A central portion of a city, between uptown and downtown. midtown Noun US & Canad the centre of a town Manhattan. American Pearl has surpassed its competition to become the nation's premier online source for premium quality pearls and pearl jewelry of all types from all over the globe. American Pearl is an expert in nearly every category of cultured pearl cultured pearl Noun a pearl artificially grown in an oyster shell : White Australian South Sea and Black Tahitian South Sea, Japanese Akoya Cultured, Freshwater and Keshi. American Pearl is equipped to provide natural pearls as well. All information and tutorials can be found at www.AmericanPearl.com. About Zoomerang and MarketTools MarketTools is the leading innovator of online marketing research, combining the premier technology platform for data collection, reporting and analysis; industry-leading research expertise; and a best-in-class panel of over two million individuals worldwide to deliver deeper market understanding and interactive insight. The company provides a full spectrum of high-quality, highly accessible market research capabilities to leading businesses and organizations worldwide. Through Zoomerang, the pioneer in online survey services, the company offers the leading self-service survey tool for online research. MarketTools' solutions have empowered more than 400 of the Fortune 500 with faster, richer access to valuable market knowledge, helping them make critical business decisions with confidence. Learn more at http://info.zoomerang.com/HR and www.MarketTools.com. |
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