If you were born in June, then you are probably
already aware that pearls are your birthstone.
Pearls are symbolic for it's so-called enchanting powers.
In many cultures there is also a very strong link with love
and marriage, hence the reason that June is a popular month
for marriages in which brides adorn themselves with
pearls.
In the 1920's and 30's Coco Chanel became the
poster girl for pearls.
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| via Coco Chanel and Serge Lifa, the principal dancer of Diaghilev's Ballet Russes during it's final years in the late 1920's "I think pearls are understated and slightly reticent and for that reason they really are very effective"- Coco Chanel |
In the 1950's Grace Kelly took over the helm
and is quoted as saying
"I favour pearls on screen and in my private life".
Style icons Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O then carried on
the tradition through the 50's and 60's.
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| Rare photo of Audrey Hepburn photographed in 1959 by Henry Wolf via |
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| via Elfin-faced beauty |
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| Jackie O relaxing in pearls (well you can when you are First Lady) via |
Jackie O wore her triple strand pearl necklace
designed by American jeweller Kenneth Jay Lane frequently.
It became her signature piece during here time as First Lady.
In 1981, pearls ruled again when Princess Diana married
Prince Charles.
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| via |
The Queen presented Diana with this diamond and
pearl tiara as a wedding gift.
This diamond and sapphire brooch was also a wedding
gift from the Queen and Diana had the brooch made into
a stunning pearl choker using the brooch as a centrepiece.
Pearl chokers then became fashionable again.
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| At the MET in December 1996 |
Bringing pearls right up to date and coming
full circle again with Chanel
So are you a pearl girl?
Funnily enough the pearls I have
only ever worn are my rings above.
only ever worn are my rings above.
(not sure why).
I didn't even wear them on my wedding
day. Am I the only person that hasn't?
What gems did you wear on your wedding day?
As always would love to hear from you.
xxxxx
