The number one reason why women everywhere love pearl tin cup necklaces is their versatility. The delicate and feminine style is beloved by brides and bridesmaids, but it is seen in many, many more settings beyond weddings. Celebrities like First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Hillary Swank all adore the lustre of pearls, and they are often photographed wearing different pearl necklace designs, such as the tin cup, layered with additional necklaces for a truly high fashion look. The light and airy nature of a tin cup necklace also means that it works as well in everyday life as it does on the red carpet. After all, the iconic design was named after the 1996 golf movie “Tin Cup”, and Renee Russo wore the necklace to add style to her casual wardrobe. Many women love the floating pearl necklace to add an understated elegance to their office attire. It works beautifully with a blouse, giving the wearer all of the polish and sophistication that we associate with pearls without looking too heavy or formal for work.

Something else that women adore about tin cup necklaces is that they are so easy to personalize. Think about it: you can completely customize almost every aspect of the necklace, from the length of the chain to the diameter of the pearls to even the color of the pearls. If you love warm rich colors, a gold or gold filled chain can be paired with large golden colored pearls for a necklace with an incomparably rich glow. For drama, black pearls can be spaced along a glittering silver chain. Or simply choose the timeless original: white pearls floating along a delicate silver chain.

It turns out that there are as many reasons to love a tin cup necklace as there are gorgeous versions from which to choose. No wonder that year in and year out, when women are searching for that one perfect piece to add to their jewelry collection, they pick the necklace popularized by the film “Tin Cup”.

The first step when having a custom piece of jewelry created is to consider the occasion. Are you shopping for a classic necklace that you can wear everyday? Or maybe you have a special event on the horizon, such as your wedding. Tin cup necklaces are perennial favorites with brides, both for themselves and as bridesmaid gifts. Perhaps you are going to be attending a party or wedding, and need that perfect piece of jewelry to complete your look. Whatever the reason, you will find that your tin cup necklace becomes one of your “go-to” pieces every time that you pull out your jewelry box. Floating pearl necklaces are one of the few styles that are versatile enough to work for both formal and informal occasions.

Next, you will get to choose the type and color of pearl that you would like for your necklace. The most traditional is the white Akoya (saltwater) pearl. Freshwater pearls are extremely popular for tin cup necklaces due to their beauty and affordability. Swarovski pearls are often selected when the station necklaces are being designed for a bridal party as they are available in a lovely range of colors and are very reasonably priced. If you are designing a necklace for a black tie event, consider opting for dramatic black pearls. Classic white or ivory pearls are ideal for brides as well as for casual occasions, and soft pastels like rose and peach are incredibly flattering against the skin. You will also be able to select a diameter for the pearls – the most popular sizes tend to be 6 or 8mm.

Once you have selected the perfect pearls for your illusion necklace, it is on to the chain. Most tin cup necklaces will be created on sterling silver or 14kt gold or gold filled chains. When choosing the precious metal for your piece, the deciding factors will be price, skin tone, and the color of the pearls. Sterling silver has a gorgeous soft glow and an affordable cost that make it perfect for bridesmaid jewelry gifts and casual everyday pieces. The rich tone of a gold chain on a spaced pearl necklace adds an upscale flair that is wonderful for dressy occasions, and that blends especially well with warm colored pearls such as bronze or copper. This style of necklace is intended to be worn close to the neck, so 16″ and 18″ are the most common lengths.

After all of the other decisions have been made about your customized pearl tin cup necklace, you will have the fun of choosing the “extras”. Do you want to have your necklace made with a drop for added drama? Or perhaps you would like to complete the set with a matching tin cup style bracelet and classic pair of pearl earrings. Some women prefer to have two floating pearl necklaces made which can be worn singly or as a set: one in black pearls and one in white. This gives you the ultimate in versatility. As soon as your personalized illusion necklaces are ready, you will have the pleasure of wearing them!