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Despite how much emphasis we place on the (most often diamond) ring, pearls have retained their status in the wedding jewelry arsenal for well over a century. Unlike the former, where we often focus on perfection in terms of cut, clarity, color and carat, pearl jewelry designers (and their customers) are embracing asymmetry like never before.
“Perfectly spherical pearls will continue to be prized for classic strands,” says Leon Rbibo, president of online retailer The Pearl