Pearl jewelry is the single most classic item that every woman should have in their collection as it never goes out of fashion and adds a touch of class and sophistication to even very casual outfits. Decades ago pearl jewelry was seen as providing a polished though seemingly sedate look for women; it was associated with the upper class and mothers. These days the desire to have such timeless pieces has merged with the desire to have something that will fit in with today’s fashion trends. The result is the addition of a broad spectrum of hues, sizes and shapes that pearls now come in. Pearl jewelry does not have to be cost prohibitive anymore as some unbelievable fresh water pearls and cultured pearls have been synthetically created. Cultured pearls are made predominantly in China and are of such a high quality that it is sometimes difficult to tell them from the real thing.