Pearl jewelry has made beautiful presents for centuries and it is only in the last 50 years that they have become more accessible for most of us. Pearls have and always will capture the attention and love of women. For this very reason pearl jewelry makes great presents. So you still need more reasons for getting all those bonus points for giving some stunning pearl jewelry, here they are:

1. Pearl earrings and necklaces make ideal gifts because they are timeless in their elegance. My sister gave me a pair of freshwater pearl stud earrings when I was a teenager and I still have them and wear them. They are a simple and timeless style and always make me think of her when I wear them.

2. Pearl jewelry can be worn for most any occasion from formal to work to casual. I've worn my pearl studs into the office, out to dinner and to weddings simply because they are so versatile. You can also have them in a variety of colors, my preference is to have pink pearl earrings as well as white pearl earrings and black pearl stud earrings.

3. The variety of styles now available in pearl jewelry lets each of us showcase our individual styles and taste. So whether you like stud earrings or layered drop earrings you can find pearl earrings to suit. The same is for pearl necklaces with the variety of designs you can choose from.

4. Pearl jewelry is a beautiful symbol of love, fidelity and trust; one of the reasons it makes ideal wedding jewelry and anniversary presents.

5. You feel very special being given pearl jewelry; it is something your girlfriends go ooh ahh about, no matter who gives you the jewelry.

6. It is one of the most memorable presents because pearl jewelry is timeless and lasts for years. Women love having pieces that have passed through the family and the stories behind them.

7. Pearl jewelry makes ideal gifts to mark the progression through significant moments in life, ranging from moving from girlhood into womanhood, graduations, personal achievements, significant birthdays, weddings and anniversaries as well as special events.

Pearls earrings should always be set in silver or gold and you should only get the real thing - cultured freshwater or sea water pearls only. Pearl jewelry gifts should only be real pearls unless a specific faux pearl design is particularly requested for a specific fashion effect.

The size of the genuine pearls does not matter. The pearls my sister gave me are small and I adore them because of who gave them to me for my 16th birthday. What matters is the giving of the pearls not how fancy they are because pearls range from the affordable to the blindingly expensive.