Thanks! That’s exactly how I plan to wear it! I’m so excited, it’s versatile with coordinating earrings and other jewellery as well because of the pearl and diamond options!
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Thanks! That’s exactly how I plan to wear it! I’m so excited, it’s versatile with coordinating earrings and other jewellery as well because of the pearl and diamond options!
Wise ladies, I’m after a bit of advice as I have just invested in a beautiful pearl and diamond sautoir necklace which I am very excited to get! It is 30 inches long in 18k white gold with alternating black and white pearls and 0.69 ttcw diamonds. I haven’t worn anything like this before as my only other pearl necklaces are more costume in appearance, so wondered if it is too much for everyday casual wear with the pearls and diamonds in the mix? Thanks to being a SAHM I never really go ‘out’ anymore even in non-lockdown times, so need to be able to combine it with casual outfits. There was an option for an identical necklace with just white pearls and diamonds but that seemed dressier to me! Despite being preowned I can return if I need to. TIA.
Jeans and tee shirt with your necklaces layered would be a great look. Love this necklace!
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Thank you! Its very me, I love traditional pearl necklaces on other people but they don’t suit me, so something like this feels more my style and I’m hoping will look good with lots of different outfits!
I bet you'll love yours. I have a similar 42" David Yurman pearl/diamond station necklace (stock pic below). I wear it casually all the time with long cardigans and jeans. Has a more modern feel than a traditional pearl strand.
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Thank youHoping to get it next week! I have bought from this seller before but on EBay rather than privately through their website like now. I’m glad I discovered they had a website as saved over £200 that would otherwise have been spent on Ebay fees!
I agree with Skyqueen! This is gorgeous & I would wear it with anything. Adding an extender would help you to wear it doubled if a little extra length is needed. I love it & would gladly add it to my collection. Pearls can be dressed down or up so they will go with any outfit.Wise ladies, I’m after a bit of advice as I have just invested in a beautiful pearl and diamond sautoir necklace which I am very excited to get! It is 30 inches long in 18k white gold with alternating black and white pearls and 0.69 ttcw diamonds. I haven’t worn anything like this before as my only other pearl necklaces are more costume in appearance, so wondered if it is too much for everyday casual wear with the pearls and diamonds in the mix? Thanks to being a SAHM I never really go ‘out’ anymore even in non-lockdown times, so need to be able to combine it with casual outfits. There was an option for an identical necklace with just white pearls and diamonds but that seemed dressier to me! Despite being preowned I can return if I need to. TIA.
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I bet you'll love yours. I have a similar 42" David Yurman pearl/diamond station necklace (stock pic below). I wear it casually all the time with long cardigans and jeans. Has a more modern feel than a traditional pearl strand.
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Oooh, I love it!!!
Do you tend to wear it as one long strand or doubled up? I’d love to wear mine doubled up but it would be like a choker on me, I can’t wear necklaces shorter than 17” or they feel like a choker on me 
18” is my preference for pendants.
Thank you, cdtracing!
An extender is sounding like a great idea and one that I need to investigate! Does anyone have any tips for good places to buy them from (based in UK but happy to buy from abroad if necessary). I’d be looking for two inches in 18k white gold which I could then use with other pendants too.
Oooh, I love it!!!
I only wear it long. All my necklaces are long. It's just my thing; love the look. I've never cared for short necklaces.
My mother-in-law recently gifted me two strands of pearls she no longer wears. I’ve always loved pearls - they’re my birthstone - but felt I could never pull off a strand... I had that “classic old lady” mind block. But thanks to this thread, I’m going to start rocking them!
This is the larger and longer strand she gave me - they’re a beautiful creamy gold. I love how Marla Aaron styles pearls with her carabiner locks, so I emulated the look by carefully removing the clasp, adding jump rings, and a costume rose gold lock from Etsy. Can’t wait to show my MIL
This is the larger and longer strand she gave me - they’re a beautiful creamy gold. I love how Marla Aaron styles pearls with her carabiner locks, so I emulated the look by carefully removing the clasp, adding jump rings, and a costume rose gold lock from Etsy. Can’t wait to show my MIL
My mother-in-law recently gifted me two strands of pearls she no longer wears. I’ve always loved pearls - they’re my birthstone - but felt I could never pull off a strand... I had that “classic old lady” mind block. But thanks to this thread, I’m going to start rocking them!
This is the larger and longer strand she gave me - they’re a beautiful creamy gold. I love how Marla Aaron styles pearls with her carabiner locks, so I emulated the look by carefully removing the clasp, adding jump rings, and a costume rose gold lock from Etsy. Can’t wait to show my MIL
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That’s a great update! Good work.
That’s a great update! Good work.
Thank you! These are the two strands. I don’t know about their quality but knowing my MIL she wouldn’t have bought junk; she got them in the ‘70/80s when she worked at a jewelry store. No matter what though, I want to enjoy them.
My mother-in-law recently gifted me two strands of pearls she no longer wears. I’ve always loved pearls - they’re my birthstone - but felt I could never pull off a strand... I had that “classic old lady” mind block. But thanks to this thread, I’m going to start rocking them!
This is the larger and longer strand she gave me - they’re a beautiful creamy gold. I love how Marla Aaron styles pearls with her carabiner locks, so I emulated the look by carefully removing the clasp, adding jump rings, and a costume rose gold lock from Etsy. Can’t wait to show my MIL
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I love this! Well done!
The smaller strand from my MIL, easy to add charms to! This is a tiger’s eye pendant from my mother. So glad to finally be wearing these vintage pieces!
My pearl and diamond Sautoir necklace has arrived Alternating gray/black pearls and 0.69 ttcw diamonds in 18k white gold on a 30 inch chain.
Wearing today layered with a Tiffany 0.27 DBTY necklace in platinum and my no name diamond bezel set studs in white gold, however I tried the sautoir necklace on with some pearl and diamond drop earrings I bought last year and they match perfectly! I think they might be too much together for everyday though so will save the combination for a special occasion.
Alternating gray/black pearls and 0.69 ttcw diamonds in 18k white gold on a 30 inch chain.Wearing today layered with a Tiffany 0.27 DBTY necklace in platinum and my no name diamond bezel set studs in white gold, however I tried the sautoir necklace on with some pearl and diamond drop earrings I bought last year and they match perfectly! I think they might be too much together for everyday though so will save the combination for a special occasion.
My pearl and diamond Sautoir necklace has arrived
Wearing today layered with a Tiffany 0.27 DBTY necklace in platinum and my no name diamond bezel set studs in white gold, however I tried the sautoir necklace on with some pearl and diamond drop earrings I bought last year and they match perfectly! I think they might be too much together for everyday though so will save the combination for a special occasion.
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The pearls on your necklace are so beautiful with amazing luster!!