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Show off your unique style on National Wear Your Pearls Day - accessorize with pearls, express yourself, and dazzle everyone you meet!
Get ready to sparkle with National Wear Your Pearls Day on Dec. 15! This day celebrates the timeless beauty of pearls, which have been cherished for centuries as symbols of purity, beauty and wisdom. It's believed that pearls were first discovered in China over 4,000 years ago, and today they are still a popular accessory worn by both men and women around the world. On this special day, why not pull out your favorite pearl necklace or earrings and add a touch of elegance to your outfit? Celebrate National Wear Your Pearls Day on Dec. 15 and show off your style!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>520 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Documented Use of Pearls</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first known use of pearls as precious jewels occurred during the reign of a Persian king. Later, they became a symbol of status in Roman society.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pearl Age in Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Renaissance, pearls became extremely popular in European fashion, particularly among the nobility and royal courts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pearl Diving Era</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pearl diving became a major industry during the 19th century, with large pearl bed discoveries in waters off Australia, India, Central America, and the Gulf of Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1916</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coco Chanel's Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fashion icon Coco Chanel popularizes wearing costume pearl jewelry, making pearls an attainable style statement for all women, not just the elite.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grace Kelly and Pearl Elegance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hollywood actress and later Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, became a style icon with pearls becoming an integral part of her chic, elegant image.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Wear Your Pearls Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Wear Your Pearls Day was celebrated for the first time on Dec. 15, encouraging everyone to wear pearls as a symbol of beauty and strength in the face of life's pressures.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a pearl-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends and family to a pearl-themed party. Decorate with white, pink, or black balloons and other pearl decorations. Ask guests to come dressed in their best pearl jewelry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share a photo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share a photo of yourself wearing your favorite pearl jewelry on your favorite social media platform and tag it with #nationalwearyourpearlsday.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go shopping</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local jewelry store and treat yourself to some new pearl jewelry. Or browse online for the perfect piece.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make something special with your pearls. Try stringing them into a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, or make a pearl wreath for your door.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a pearl hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a game of hide and seek! Hide several pearl necklaces around the house or yard and let everyone search for them. The first one to find all the pearls wins!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pearls add elegance</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something about pearls that make them look timelessly elegant. Whether you wear a single strand or multiple strands, you'll always look put together and chic any time you don pearls.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pearls are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You can dress up any outfit with pearls - from an everyday jeans and T-shirt combo to a glamorous evening gown. Since they come in all different shapes, sizes and colors, you can choose the ones that suit your style best!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pearls are special & meaningful</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pearls have long been associated with sophistication, sophistication, femininity and classic beauty. They also make great gifts, whether it's a set of earrings or a strand necklace.</p></div></div>
National Wear Your Pearls Day is celebrated on December 15th every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Sunday.
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Dec 15
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Dec 15
Sunday
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Dec 15
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Dec 15
Tuesday
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