Jewelry is an easy way to add a little something special to any outfit. When it comes to building a collection of jewelry, there are a few essential items that every woman should have, because they are versatile and timeless.
We all know that pearls create breathtaking jewelry, but how did pearls become a jewelry staple? While pearls are now touted for their classic beauty, they weren’t always classics.
Since the fashions of Cleopatra, pearls have always been a status symbol. Today, they are considered a more affordable option for high-end accessories, but, back then, pearls carried more wealth than gold. So much, that the Queen of the Nile supposedly crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that not only could she sponsor the most expensive dinner party in all of the Empire, but also consume a nation's wealth.