Oh! jonaj, strange, but although beautiful to look at, I've never been able to wear Pearls! I don't know what it is.....maybe I don't have the 'face' for them?
My Company sent me to Hong Kong for work, & whilst there, I bought my Mother an opera length Pearl Necklace.
It looked totally stunning on her, & I loved to see her wear, & enjoy them, which she did constantly.
Upon her dying, it went to my sister, unfortunately. She selfishly didn't have the guts to give them back to me, as they were 'technically' mine, as I didn't accept payment from Mum, of course, they were a gift to her, & her alone!
Ah, relatives! Geesh!