Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace

Q: I am interested in purchasing a Tahitian baroque pearl necklace as a gift for my wife, but I have little experience with pearls. I think the baroque pearls are interesting. Are baroque pearls generally regarded as poorer quality than the round pearls? Is that the a picture of the actual necklace? Do the baroque necklaces have a "costume" look to them? Which clasp would you recommend? It is hard to tell from the picture whether a gold or white gold clasp would look better?

A: Baroque pearls do have a lower point point than round pearls, however many people do like them a great deal since they are unique and have a natural beauty all their own - definitely not a costume look. Also, a lower price point does not necessarily mean poor quality. The pearls are simply not as highly valued on shape.

The photos on the Site are of the actual strand you would be purchasing. Each of the exotic strands are photographed and specked individually, and have their own tag number for identification (the last 3 digits of the SKU number). So when you order the strand you like from the Site, you receive the strand you see.

Most of our customers select a white gold clasp because it coordinates in a pleasing manner with most of the overtones of Tahitian pearls. However, if you select a strand with more rose or aubergine overtones, the yellow gold is a very rich, luxurious alternative. Still, your best bet would most likely be the white gold.