Budget Pearls for wedding

[muskokathompson]

My daughter has expressed some interest in pearls for her wedding - necklace and drop earrings. I’m completely new to pearls. Budget is under $150 so I’ve been looking on eBay and marketplace.

Found this from online from pearl source - 24” freshwater pearls. Clasp is sterling. It will be longer than needed but I thought maybe a shortener or use the extras for earrings?

 

[pearlsngems]

The pearls in the photo are a bit egg shaped and will not work so well for earrings. You could restring them yourself to shorten them; it is not hard to do so. All you'd need are some flexible wire needles and a bit of synthetic thread (easier to make knots without tools, and won't stretch.) But you would have to factor the cost of those items into the budget, and you may not wish to spend the time.

Probably it's better to find a necklace that is already the right length.

What is the ideal length?
And does she want pearl earrings? If so, what kind? Studs, dangles?

 

[pearlsngems]

Also-- I wore nice imitation pearls at my wedding. Just saying...it is an option.

 

[muskokathompson]

Thanks for the input. I think 18” would be the right length with simple dangle or drop earrings. Silver fittings.

 

[seaurchin]

Just a thought but for under $150 I'd definitely consider realistic fakies. That's what I wore. They look fabulous!

 

[pearlsngems]

And if you want real freshwater pearls you may want to check out Etsy seller WenPearls. She is in China. She has a range of FWP in various sizes and quality and I see some very affordable stud earrings.
WenPearls Etsy shop

 

[mayaINaU]

And if you want real freshwater pearls you may want to check out Etsy seller WenPearls. She is in China. She has a range of FWP in various sizes and quality and I see some very affordable stud earrings.
WenPearls Etsy shop

I love Wen for fun/affordable pearls. I’ve bought several times from her.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

My daughter has expressed some interest in pearls for her wedding - necklace and drop earrings. I’m completely new to pearls. Budget is under $150 so I’ve been looking on eBay and marketplace.

Found this from online from pearl source - 24” freshwater pearls. Clasp is sterling. It will be longer than needed but I thought maybe a shortener or use the extras for earrings?

first off
how excitting
congradulations
your daughter is getting married
and how wonderful she wants to wear pearls

one part of her wedding ensemble that she will be able to wear again and on a regular basis hopefully if she so chooses
maybe the mother of the bride would like some pearls too !

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i second (or is it third) Wen pearls, they are dispatched the next day and arrive very quickly and often shipping is free
ive never brought a fully made up strand but she does have lots to choose from
as this is a wedding only look at her top grades (she is very reasonably priced but you do get what you pay for) but im sure you will get something lovely for a bride for that price

 

[muskokathompson]

Checking out wen now!!