Chain, Diamond, White Gold Pearl Necklaces, $150-$250

Pearls are some of nature's greatest treasures and their soft glow has been beloved for centuries. A strand of pearls is the most classic of jewelry pieces and every fine jewelry collection includes at least one of these elegant necklaces. Today, that pearl necklace usually features beautiful Akoya pearls in a warm white or cream color. Akoya pearls are the original cultured pearls, farmed in the cool coastal waters of Japan. These pearls range in size from 2 mm to 10 mm; 6.5-8.5 are the most common size for necklaces. You'll find a variety of Akoya pearl necklaces in Overstock.com's jewelry store.

Pearl jewelry is traditional and sophisticated at the same time. With a pearl necklace in your jewelry box, you'll always have the perfect accessory for a cocktail dress or dress suit. Necklaces of choker length (14") or princess length (18") are ideal for a single-strand. A rope-length pearl necklace at 36" or longer can be wrapped into multiple strands or left long to suit your style. Black and grey Akoya pearls also exist and a luminous necklace of black pearls gives you another fashion option. Pearl strands may be too dressy for daytime wear, but that doesn't mean you can't don pearls at 9 am. Pearl pendants often feature one lustrous Akoya pearl set on a yellow gold chain. A single diamond adds a little sparkle to this pearl necklace and the pendant is pretty for daytime or evening wear.

Make shopping for fine jewelry a special occasion with a stop at Overstock.com. At lower than retail, our prices for pearl necklaces are very reasonable. Complete your pearl jewelry set with pearl earrings, also available in our jewelry store. Shopping for spectacular Akoya pearls has never been more convenient.