A pearl necklace is a fashion must: classic, beautiful, and adaptable.  Of course, it’s difficult to decide what pearl necklace to buy.  From saltwater chokers to an opera necklace, necklace options are vast.  That said, here’s a little guide to help you choose and buy your perfect pearl necklace from eBay.

Necklace Pearls

There are many options available when choosing a pearl necklace.  First one must choose whether to buy a necklace of natural or cultured pearls, than decide whether you’d like a saltwater or freshwater necklace.  There are also different shapes of pearls to choose from.  You can buy a necklace with round or spherical Pearls, symmetrical pearls or baroque or irregularly shaped pearls.  The rounder the pearls for your necklace, the more expensive the necklace will be.  Although a necklace of baroque pearls would be the least expensive, this type of necklace is also beautiful.

Necklace Styles

Here’s a list of necklace styles to help you navigate your necklace search:

• Choker Necklace: A choker necklace is14" to 16" long.  Chokers sit on the base of the neck
• Princess Necklace: A princess necklace is 18" long.  A princess necklace is between choker and matinee length
• Matinee Necklace: A matinee necklace is 22" to 23" long.  A matinee necklace should sit at the top of cleavage
• Opera Necklace: An opera necklace is 30" to 36" long.  An opera necklace should sit at the breastbone
• Sautoir or Rope Necklace: A sautoir or rope necklace any necklace longer than opera length
• Dog Collar Necklace: A dog collar necklace consist of multiple strands of pearls that lay close to the neck
• Bib Necklace: A bib necklace is multiple strands of stepped pearls
• Graduated Necklace: In a graduated necklace, larger pearls in the middle become smaller toward the clasp
• Uniform Necklace: In a uniform necklace, the pearls appear to be all the same size, although normally there is a slight difference towards the ends so they appear to be in proportion

Find a Necklace on eBay  

Once you know the necklace you want, start searching under the eBay jewelry & watches category.

• Categories: The primary Categories list gives links to related listings. For example, if you search for jewelry & watches, you'll find links to Earrings, Necklaces & Pendants, Rings and other categories. There are also subcategory lists.
• Product Finder: The drop-down menus on a Product Finder allow you to search listings based on specific criteria.
• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a pearl necklace, type "pearl necklace" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. EBay also has a Search Tips page to help you choose keywords.
• If you can't find the necklace you want, try shopping eBay Stores for necklace.  You can also creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay.  eBay will email you when a match is made.

Buy a Necklace with Confidence  

Before purchasing your necklace, make sure you know exactly what you're buying. Always research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.

Know Your Necklace

• Read the necklace details carefully.
• Figure delivery costs into the final price of your necklace. If you’re spending a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the necklace when it ships.
• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.
• Always complete your necklace transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). If you buy your necklace outside of eBay it won’t be covered by eBay protection programs.
• Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram.

Know Your Necklace Seller

• Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about buying your necklace.
• What is the seller's Feedback rating in necklace purchases? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?
• What do buyer of necklace say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?
• Most top eBay sellers have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee for your necklace? What are their terms and conditions for buying a necklace?

Buyer Protection

• ebay and PayPal are there for you if a problem arises while purchasing your necklace.
• When you buy a necklace through PayPal, the seller never sees your bank account or credit card numbers.  PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments. PayPal Buyer Protection covers your necklace purchase for up to $1,000.
• eBay Security & Resolution Center: Visit the Security & Resolution Center to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.