Future First Lady, Maime Eisenhower adorned her neck with a single strand of Trifari costume pearls on her husband’s Presidential inaugural day and, by doing so, put forth tasteful and elegant image that would be emulated nationwide in the years to come.
Four years later, in 1957, television viewers from the era might recall that the Beaver’s mom, June Cleaver, was never without a single strand of her own. Pearls were a conservative, yet ever-charming statement of sophistication. So popular was the delicate single-strand look that a sizeable industry of faux pearls emerged to assure that even those on a limited budget could enjoy their allure.
In the 60s, pearls received more publicity from an adored politician’s wife when Jackie Kennedy adopted the fashion style of her predecessor and subsequently became a fashion icon in her own right. Once again, pearls proved to be tried and true example of impeccable taste.
Four years later, in 1957, television viewers from the era might recall that the Beaver’s mom, June Cleaver, was never without a single strand of her own. Pearls were a conservative, yet ever-charming statement of sophistication. So popular was the delicate single-strand look that a sizeable industry of faux pearls emerged to assure that even those on a limited budget could enjoy their allure.
In the 60s, pearls received more publicity from an adored politician’s wife when Jackie Kennedy adopted the fashion style of her predecessor and subsequently became a fashion icon in her own right. Once again, pearls proved to be tried and true example of impeccable taste.
